Strategy Manager

Job Description

Job description / Role

Who we are

We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.

To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together.

What you will be doing

The Strategy function is part of ISG business unit, that combines Intelligence, Strategy and Growth functions. It supports Group management with defining Group's long-term vision and strategy, and acts as a custodian of strategic planning process. The Strategy team aims at being a driving force allowing the Group to achieve its ambition and to strengthen its competitive advantages in an ever-changing and challenging environment. It also serves as an "internal consulting" unit supporting business unit strategies and select strategic projects through leadership and advisory.

Reporting directly to the Head of Strategy, the Strategy Manager actively takes part in the Group's strategic planning and medium- to long-term development, working on the formulation and implementation of the major goals and initiatives taken by the Group's top management.

Key Responsibilities:

– Participate in defining the Group's long-term strategy
– Support the 3-year plan and drive its execution
– Assess the Group's operational and strategic performance (financial and business analysis)
– Support Group strategic initiatives and new ventures through analysis and advisory
– Construct forecasts and analytical models whilst building business recommendations accordingly
– Act as an "internal consulting" support for delivery of key strategic projects for different business units
– Align processes, resources-planning and department goals with overall strategy
– Supervise and ensure roll-out of plans across businesses
– Follow progress on quarterly basis through regular meetings
– Drive strategic thinking at Group level
– Interact and work with C-Levels
– Educate and accompany senior executives and commercial teams in making effective decisions
– Liaise and collaborate closely with Intelligence team and internal stakeholders to leverage data and insights