Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Director, Commercial Strategy & Executive Operations

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company • $150K — $180K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in Strategy, Management Consulting, Revenue Management, Business Operations, Corporate Strategy, or Chief of Staff roles.
  • Experience supporting senior executives in decision-making processes.
  • Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
  • Strategic thinker with robust business acumen.
  • Exceptional organizational and project leadership skills.
  • Ability to influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the SVP of Commercial to define and advance strategic initiatives.
  • Drive development of business cases and strategic analyses for executive decisions.
  • Identify opportunities for revenue growth and operational efficiency.
  • Monitor industry trends and competitive activity to inform strategy.
  • Lead planning and execution of Commercial Steering Committee reviews.
  • Establish governance processes and reporting cadences for prioritization.
  • Develop executive-ready materials and track action items to completion.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with senior leadership.
  • Opportunity to influence high-impact initiatives.
  • Exposure to cross-functional teams and diverse business areas.
  • Professional development opportunities in strategic leadership.
  • Engagement with industry trends and competitive analysis.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Director of Commercial Strategy & Executive Operations serves as a strategic thought partner to the SVP of Commercial and is responsible for driving alignment, governance, and execution across the Commercial organization.

 

This role leads executive-level reporting, steering committee governance, strategic initiative management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure Commercial priorities are executed effectively and communicated clearly across the Executive Leadership Team.

 

This individual will work closely with Commercial leaders, Park Support Center functions, Operations, Finance, IT and have a dotted-line to the Chief Marketing Officer to accelerate decision making and maintain organizational focus on the highest-impact initiatives.

Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Initiative Leadership• Partner with the SVP of Commercial to define, prioritize, and advance strategic initiatives across Revenue Management, Sales, New Acquisition, Visitation & Retention, In-Park Revenue, and other Commercial functions.• Drive development of business cases, recommendations, and strategic analyses for executive decision making.• Identify opportunities to improve revenue growth, operational efficiency, customer experience, and organizational effectiveness.• Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities to inform Commercial strategy.

Steering Committee & Governance Management• Lead planning, preparation, and execution of Commercial Steering Committee and Executive Leadership Team reviews.• Establish governance processes, decision frameworks, and reporting cadences to support effective prioritization and accountability.• Develop executive-ready materials including pre-reads, presentations, decision memos, and status updates.• Ensure action items, decisions, and commitments are documented and tracked through completion.

Qualifications

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Strategy, Management Consulting, Revenue Management, Business Operations, Corporate Strategy, or Chief of Staff roles.• Experience supporting senior executives and executive-level decision making.• Proven track record managing complex cross-functional initiatives.• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.

Capabilities• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.• Exceptional organizational and project leadership skills.• Executive presence and ability to influence without direct authority.• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into clear recommendations.• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly visible environment with senior stakeholders.

About Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is a publicly traded amusement park company that owns and operates 13 amusement parks, four outdoor water parks, one indoor water park, and five hotels across North America. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Cedar Fair's parks are known for their roller coasters and other thrill rides, as well as their family-friendly attractions. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$590.2 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$181.5 million
NASDAQ

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