View More Jobs Strategy & Insights Manager Cleveland, OH, United States Job Description The Strategy & Insights Manager will support the development and execution of the Performance Coatings Group (PCG) growth strategy by delivering actionable market intelligence, strategic analysis, executive communications, and cross-functional project leadership. The role will partner closely with business, marketing, innovation, commercial, and executive leaders to identify growth opportunities, assess competitive dynamics, prioritize strategic initiatives, and drive execution against key business objectives. This individual will serve as a strategic thought partner to leadership, transforming complex market and business information into clear recommendations and executive-ready communications. The ideal candidate combines strong strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, project management expertise, and proficiency leveraging AI tools to improve productivity, insight generation, and decision-making. This aligns closely with the strategic planning, executive communication, and cross-functional leadership expectations reflected in the PCG strategy organization.

Additional Details:

This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report Sherwin-Williams Cleveland Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44115 This position will require up to 20% travel This position is also eligible for [bonus] [commissions] [long-term incentive compensation awards] based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans. Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships. Responsibilities Support the annual strategic planning process, including timelines, content development, stakeholder engagement, communication, and performance tracking. Conduct market assessments, customer analysis, competitive intelligence, and industry benchmarking to identify growth opportunities and strategic risks. Lead strategic projects and business initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with business priorities. Develop executive-level presentations and strategic narratives for leadership meetings, operating reviews, annual planning sessions, and board-level communications. Build compelling business cases and recommendations supported by data, market insights, and financial considerations. Partner with marketing, innovation, commercial, and business leaders to support strategy development and execution. Monitor emerging market trends, customer needs, competitor activities, and disruptive technologies to support long-term growth planning. Facilitate cross-functional workshops, strategy sessions, and working teams to align priorities and accelerate execution. Manage project plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications across multiple initiatives. Leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate research, analysis, content development, and workflow efficiency. Promote best practices in business storytelling, presentation design, and data visualization.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future Must be able to travel as required by the position Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Strategy or Data Analytics and/or at least five (5) years in strategy, market intelligence, business planning, consulting, market research, or corporate development Must have experience developing strategic recommendations from quantitative and qualitative data Must have experience leading cross-functional projects and initiatives Must have experience creating executive-level presentations and communications Must have experience with project management Must have experience synthesizing complex information into concise business recommendations Must have experience with Microsoft 365, Teams, Excel, and AI-enabled productivity tools. Must have leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Have experience in manufacturing, industrial, coatings, packaging, or B2B industries Have experience with strategic planning processes and portfolio management Have familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, or other business intelligence tools Have experience incorporating AI tools into business analysis, decision-making, and productivity workflows Have advanced proficiency with Copilot or other AI platforms Have knowledge of market research methodologies and competitive intelligence frameworks About Us At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable. Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process. Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 2623851 Job Category Marketing Posting Date 09/16/2026, 05:17 PM Apply Before 09/23/2026, 05:17 PM Locations USA OH Cleveland Global Headquarters Employment Category Full-time regular Relocation Package No Salary Frequency Annually Minimum Salary $119,013 Maximum Salary $154,168 © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map USA OH Cleveland Global Headquarters Copy to Clipboard Similar Jobs