Who we are: Want to make an impact? Join our pack and come work (and play!) with us.
We believe everyone deserves the unconditional love of a pet—and at Rover, our mission is to make it easier to experience that love. Founded in 2011, the Rover app and website connect dog and cat parents with loving pet sitters and dog walkers in neighborhoods across the US, Canada, and Europe. We empower our community of trusted pet sitters and dog walkers to run their own pet care businesses on Rover with the tools and security of a global company to back them.
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, we work closely with our teams in Barcelona, San Antonio, Spokane, and remote locations. We've got a reputation for being a great place to work, having been named among the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Seattle Business Magazine and Washington's Best Workplaces in the Puget Sound Business Journal. We're an agile, fast-growing company, and our leadership comes from some of the world's most respected tech companies.
At Rover, our furry coworkers are just as important as our human ones—and we wouldn't have it any other way. Along with making the joys of pet parenthood more accessible, we're committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community of pet people—and that starts with our employees.
Who we're looking for: We're looking for a Corporate Strategy & Development Analyst to join our Corporate Strategy & Development team. This role will help our team develop perspectives on growth opportunities for Rover through the Rover platform, M&A, and strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate should enjoy learning the ins and outs of an industry, digging into data, and identifying innovative ways to solve customer problems through sustainable business models. This role will report to Rover's Senior Manager of Corporate Strategy & Development. This will be a high-visibility role, partnering with Rover's executive leadership team to evaluate new opportunities.
\n Your Responsibilities:Track pet industry trends and build Rover's competitive intelligenceBecome the "go-to" subject matter expert in new pet verticals to support both M&A and product strategyIdentify potential strategic partners and acquisition targets, and evaluate Rover's opportunity to partner with potential acquisition targetsDesign and deliver insights from primary research (e.g., surveys and expert or customer interviews) and secondary research (e.g., market research reports)Develop business cases and analyze data to inform team recommendationsPartner with product, engineering, and marketing teams to execute partnerships Your Qualifications:1-3 years of experience in a highly analytical role, such as management consulting, corporate strategy or development, venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or related fieldExperience in market and primary researchStrong quantitative skills including data or financial analysisExcellent written and oral communication skills and ability to distill complex topics into clear, easy to understand messagingStrong organization and project management skills Nice to Have:Experience in technology sector or a high-growth environmentA passion for pets and familiarity with the pet care industry Benefits of Working at Rover.com Competitive compensation401kFlexible PTOCompetitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insuranceCommuter benefitsBring your dog to work (and unlimited puppy time)Doggy benefits, including $1000 toward adopting your first dogStocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats (for humans and dogs) and free catered lunches semi-monthly Regular team activities performed in-person and virtually Compensation: In the greater Seattle area the first-year salary range is $77,001-$99,235. Additionally, Rover offers a long-term incentive plan with a company performance-based cash payout and benefits to full-time employees.The cash compensation offered for this role will be dependent on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and abilities as demonstrated in the interview and hiring process.
\nRover is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive and inventive environment with the best employees. We're driven by seeing our people succeed and grow, and we work to ensure everyone contributes to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
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