--- title: 'Associate Director, Strategic Insights & Analytics at ButcherBox' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/associate-director-strategic-insights-analytics-butcherbox-watertown-n4915x50b8ca' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Associate Director, Strategic Insights & Analytics at ButcherBox - **Company:** ButcherBox - **Location:** Watertown, MA - **Posted:** 2026-07-17 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/butcherbox/jobs/4323201009 ## Job description ## Who We Are ButcherBox is a certified B Corp headquartered in Boston, and honored to be celebrating our fourth year in a row on Inc.'s list of Best Workplaces. At ButcherBox, we believe in better. That’s why we deliver 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, free-range organic chicken, pork raised crate-free, and wild-caught seafood directly to our members’ doors. All of our products are humanely raised or wild-caught and never given antibiotics or added hormones ever. We’re working to build a world that’s better for all, and we’re inviting everyone to come along. For us, better means treating our planet with respect. It means improving the lives of animals and the livelihoods of farmers. It means never cutting corners when it comes to doing business. Ultimately, it means better meals, enjoyed together. Our team is made up of people who collaborate and support one another. We’re always looking for outstanding people to join our mission! ## ABOUT THE POSITION As Associate Director, Strategic Insights and Analytics, you will serve as a senior people leader and individual contributor responsible for shaping how the business understands performance, anticipates what’s next, and makes better strategic decisions. This is a player–coach role, with direct ownership of proactive, forward‑looking insights and the Analytics Center of Excellence (CoE), while managing a team of analysts. You will partner closely with senior leaders across the entire organization to translate complexity into clear, actionable insights. This role requires a strong strategic lens, deep technical fluency, exceptional written and verbal communication, systems thinking, and comfort operating in ambiguity. The ideal candidate thrives in a role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution - someone who is energized by both producing sharp insights independently and elevating the work of a team. ## RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Insights & Proactive Analytics - Own the development of forward‑looking, proactive insights that identify emerging risks, opportunities, and inflection points across the business - Lead work that answers questions such as “Where are clouds forming on the horizon?” and “What should we be thinking about that no one is talking about yet?”  by synthesizing trends across performance, customer behavior, competitive dynamics, and external macro signals - Develop and monitor leading indicators and early‑warning metrics; ensure insights are actionable, clearly communicated, and tied to business decisions - Frame ambiguous business questions, design analytical approaches, and guide work from hypothesis through executive‑ready recommendations - Serve as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership, influencing strategy through evidence‑based narratives rather than static reporting People Leadership & Team Management - Manage and develop a team of analysts responsible for: - - Historical performance analysis and lagging metrics - - Deep‑dive analysis into underserved or embedded business areas - - Targeted support for cross‑functional initiatives - Act as a hands-on coach, setting analytical direction, reviewing work, and modeling high standards for clarity, rigor, and storytelling - Prioritize team workload to focus on the highest impact problems, aligned with company goals - Provide clear feedback, mentorship, and growth opportunities for team members Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management - Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the organization, with a ‘one-team’ and partnership-oriented attitude - Translate complex analyses into concise narratives – speak the business’s language - Coordinate closely with other analytics teams and the data team to ensure alignment on definitions, metrics, and insights - Represent analytics in strategic discussions, ensuring data meaningfully informs decisions Systems Thinking & External Perspective - Apply systems thinking to understand how decisions and changes cascade across the business - Incorporate external context—competitive landscape, industry trends, and macroeconomic factors—into strategic analysis - Identify structural gaps in data, measurement, or decision-making processes and propose durable solutions Change Management - Apply a structured approach to guide teams and organizations from current state to an improved future state - Influence across an organization without direct authority to drive substantial and durable change - Embrace crucial conversations and communicate effectively across all levels of the company - Guide business analytics through a team charter evolution, ensuring the team and company are clear on the goals and purpose of the team ## QUALIFICATIONS - 8+ years of experience in analytics, strategy, consulting, finance, or a related field, with demonstrated progression into senior‑level responsibility - Proven ability to operate as both a strategic individual contributor and people leader - Strong technical skills across analytics and data tooling  (Preferred: familiarity with Databricks SQL, Power BI, or similar cloud-native analytics environments) - Exceptional ability to synthesize complex information into clear, executive ready insights - Strong business acumen – PL literacy, Ecommerce fluency, broad business knowledge - Experience working with senior leaders and influencing decisions in ambiguous environments - Demonstrated comfort thinking in systems and navigating tradeoffs across competing priorities ## WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE - Leadership consistently relies on proactive insights to guide decisions, and the business directly benefits as a result - The business analytics team delivers work that is clearer, more strategic, and more impactful - Complex, ambiguous problems are routinely translated into actionable recommendations - Analytics is viewed as a strategic partner, not a reporting function Department: Finance - Business Analytics Reports To: Senior Director of Finance & Business Analytics Level: Associate Director Location: Watertown, MA (hybrid - 2 days in office) Base Salary: $185,000-210,000 ## What We Offer ## Our Values We are a mission-driven company and strive to embody our values in every step of the process. ButcherBox is driven by relentless improvement, accountability, humility, and customer obsession. We want our workplace to be one of growth and learning where everyone can be safe/comfortable to show up as their authentic self to work. Anyone who loves our products and goals is welcome here! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer aspiring to incite positive change in the pastures, the fulfillment centers, the office, and the world. ## Benefits •Health: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, an employer-funded HSA, and short & long-term disability benefits •Financial: 401(k) with generous employer match •Annual bonus based on company performance •Time off: unlimited paid time off policy, 20 weeks parental leave, an executive team that encourages a good work/life balance •Personal growth: Annual Learning & Development stipend, and access to a range of personal and professional coaching solutions through BetterUp •Food: a free Custom Classic ButcherBox each month and weekly lunch reimbursement •Others: reimbursement for wellness activities, an exceptional EAP, fertility benefits, life insurance and more ButcherBox is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment at all steps in the hiring process. Every qualified applicant will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are happy provide reasonable accommodations during our hiring process. [Please click here if you need to request an accommodation for your interview.](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=zXoMNYXuvUSKq2OKFaD2AA7kHkxPHTJAgVs8REdbgaZUOVk0MTcwQUtRRjBERUhQMTRGWUhHU1dHUC4u) ButcherBox does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in any part of our hiring process. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. ## About ButcherBox ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: A direct-to-consumer meat and seafood subscription service delivering humanely raised, responsibly sourced proteins to customers’ doors. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped — no outside investors) - **Headquarters**: Watertown, Massachusetts, USA - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Mike Salguero ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Direct-to-consumer (DTC) food & beverage, specifically meat and seafood subscription - **Target customers**: B2C — health-conscious consumers, families, and individuals seeking high-quality, ethically sourced meat and seafood - **Mission statement**: “Making the world's best meat — humanely raised, responsibly sourced, no shortcuts — the easiest choice you make all week.” They also state: “We’re here for the farmers who raise our animals, the planet we source from, the people who work for us, throughout our supply chain, and the families we feed.” ## Products & Services - **ButcherBox Subscription (Box)**: A monthly subscription box of curated, frozen, humanely raised meat and sustainably harvested seafood. Subscribers choose their preferred cuts and box size. The product is B Corp Certified and features a “never-ever” ingredient policy (no antibiotics, no added hormones, no artificial anything). Delivery is direct to consumer doors nationwide. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (bootstrapped, no investors). The company states, “No investors. No fiduciary board. Just the people we feed.” - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue is not publicly disclosed. As a private, bootstrapped company, revenue figures are not shared. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: None — the company is fully self-funded with no outside investment. Partners include independent farmers, fishermen, and food system workers. - **Growth Signals**: Having served over “1 billion meals” since 2015. Recognized as an Inc. Best Workplaces honoree for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024). The company has grown to ~356 employees (per Built In) and operates both a headquarters in Watertown, MA and fully remote team members across the U.S. ## Competitive Advantages - **B Corp Certification**: One of the most rigorous third-party business certifications for social and environmental performance. ButcherBox is the only B Corp Certified meat and seafood company that sources exclusively from partners with 3rd party animal welfare certification. - **Bootstrapped & Independent**: No investor pressure allows the company to prioritize mission (animal welfare, sustainable farming, worker equity) over profit maximization. - **Longest “Never-Ever” Ingredient List**: 200+ items banned from their supply chain (antibiotics, added hormones, artificial ingredients). - **Direct Relationship with Supply Chain**: Partners with farmers and fishermen directly, paying them fairly and investing in their futures. - **Mission-Driven Advocacy**: Actively campaigns for policy changes (e.g., antibiotic-free school lunches, protecting Bristol Bay watershed) which builds brand trust and differentiation. ## Strategic Focus - **Expanding Access**: Making “the world’s best meat accessible — not just to people who can afford it, but to as many families as possible.” - **Supply Chain Investment**: Investing in soil health research, next-generation sustainable farmer programs, and animal welfare improvements. - **Sustainability**: Minimizing environmental footprint and holding partners to high standards. - **Customer Obsession**: Continuously improving the customer experience (from sourcing to delivery) to remain the easiest choice for ethically sourced protein. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: The company was named an Inc. Best Workplaces honoree three years running (2022-2024). Core values include: Authentic, Relentless Improvement, Customer Obsessed, Accountable, and Humble. Culture is defined by core values and people, not by unlimited vacation or swag. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: ButcherBox is a flexible workplace. They have a headquarters in Watertown, MA, but many team members are fully remote across the U.S. Team members local to Boston are asked to come into the office at least twice a week to build community and collaboration. - **Benefits & Perks**: - Unlimited PTO - 100% paid parental leave - Annual bonus based on company performance - Generous 401(k) match - Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and employer-funded HSA - Short & long-term disability benefits - Wellness benefits: fitness reimbursement, mental health counseling sessions - **Free monthly meat/seafood box** (or can be sent to friends/family) - **Engineering Culture**: The company is seeking a Principal Analytics Architect (as of the last job board listing), indicating a data-driven approach to growth and operations. - **DEI & Purpose**: Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the business and supply chain. The mission-driven nature attracts employees who value animal welfare, sustainability, and social impact. ## Sources 1. [butcherbox.com/about](https://www.butcherbox.com/pages/about-us) 2. [butcherbox.com/careers](https://www.butcherbox.com/pages/careers) 3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/butcherbox](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/butcherbox) 4. [inc.com/profile/butcherbox](https://www.inc.com/profile/butcherbox) 5. 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