Job Summary
The Head Strategy has the primary responsibility for leading and overseeing the development and execution of strategic initiatives within the organization. The role holder will actively identify and develop key areas for innovative transformation and growth and lead cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives and projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and... within budget.
Key Accountabilities

Lead the formulation and execution of strategic initiatives that drive business expansion and innovation and project manage the execution of same.
Identify inorganic growth opportunities (in local and/or select international markets), emerging market trends, competitive dynamics, and partnership opportunities. Motivate and seek approval for such strategy growth plans and opportunities.
Lead execution of such approved growth strategies and plans and pursue opportunities to successful and logical conclusions towards tangible results.
Conduct thorough market analysis and research to provide insights on industry trends and developments that could impact the organization's strategic decisions.
Develop funding strategy and pipeline to actualize potential growth opportunities.
Review existing strategies as needed based on changing conditions in the business environment.
Build analytical models and lead the assessment of market feasibility, financial viability, and strategic fits to comprehensively value business opportunities and ensure well-founded strategies are presented to the relevant leadership.
Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and implement approved growth strategies and miscellaneous high-impact projects/initiatives.
Ensure the strategic plan is communicated and understood across the organization
Develop and implement performance metrics to measure the success of strategic initiatives and provide regular reports to senior leadership

Education/Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second-class division is required.
Master’s degree in business administration OR equivalent professional certification is required.
A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience with at least seven (7) years of related experience as a lead or senior team member.
International exposure/experience is required.
Experience in launching new brands and products or closing business acquisition deals domestically and/or abroad is required.
Experience in the food service or retail space will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Required

Excellent communication skills (in writing and oral) and interpersonal skills with the executive presence and ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. 
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data to inform decision-making.
Excellent presentation skills are required.
Demonstrable Strategic thinking.
Creative personality
Strong entrepreneurial acumen
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
Ability to multi-task and simultaneously handle multiple projects at the same time and in an organized manner.
Ability to work in diverse and multicultural environments

We offer:

A competitive compensation and benefits package
A collaborative environment where we support each other to succeed as a team
A values-based culture
A diverse and inclusive environment
Great learning and growth opportunities

We thank all applicants for their interest. We may not be able to respond to all applications, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. more

Job Summary
The Head Strategy has the primary responsibility for leading and overseeing the development and execution of strategic initiatives within the organization. The role holder will actively identify and develop key areas for innovative transformation and growth and lead cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives and projects, ensuring that they are completed on time and... within budget.
Key Accountabilities

Lead the formulation and execution of strategic initiatives that drive business expansion and innovation and project manage the execution of same.
Identify inorganic growth opportunities (in local and/or select international markets), emerging market trends, competitive dynamics, and partnership opportunities. Motivate and seek approval for such strategy growth plans and opportunities.
Lead execution of such approved growth strategies and plans and pursue opportunities to successful and logical conclusions towards tangible results.
Conduct thorough market analysis and research to provide insights on industry trends and developments that could impact the organization's strategic decisions.
Develop funding strategy and pipeline to actualize potential growth opportunities.
Review existing strategies as needed based on changing conditions in the business environment.
Build analytical models and lead the assessment of market feasibility, financial viability, and strategic fits to comprehensively value business opportunities and ensure well-founded strategies are presented to the relevant leadership.
Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and implement approved growth strategies and miscellaneous high-impact projects/initiatives.
Ensure the strategic plan is communicated and understood across the organization
Develop and implement performance metrics to measure the success of strategic initiatives and provide regular reports to senior leadership

Education/Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second-class division is required.
Master’s degree in business administration OR equivalent professional certification is required.
A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience with at least seven (7) years of related experience as a lead or senior team member.
International exposure/experience is required.
Experience in launching new brands and products or closing business acquisition deals domestically and/or abroad is required.
Experience in the food service or retail space will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Required

Excellent communication skills (in writing and oral) and interpersonal skills with the executive presence and ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. 
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data to inform decision-making.
Excellent presentation skills are required.
Demonstrable Strategic thinking.
Creative personality
Strong entrepreneurial acumen
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
Ability to multi-task and simultaneously handle multiple projects at the same time and in an organized manner.
Ability to work in diverse and multicultural environments

We offer:

A competitive compensation and benefits package
A collaborative environment where we support each other to succeed as a team
A values-based culture
A diverse and inclusive environment
Great learning and growth opportunities

We thank all applicants for their interest. We may not be able to respond to all applications, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. more

The Manager, Strategic Growth has the primary responsibility for developing and executing the company’s strategic plan particularly targeted at business growth. The role holder will actively identify key areas for innovative transformation, develop inorganic growth plans according to varying timelines, and manage these processes by aligning innovation goals with the company's broader corporate... objectives.
The role holder will:

Identify inorganic growth opportunities (in local and select international markets), emerging market trends, competitive dynamics, and partnership opportunities,
Lead the formulation of strategic initiatives that drive business expansion and innovation and project manage the execution of same.
Conduct thorough market analysis and research to provide insights on industry trends and developments that could impact the organization's strategic decisions.
Review existing strategies as needed based on changing conditions in the business environment.
Build analytical models and lead the assessment of market feasibility, financial viability, and strategic fits to comprehensively value business opportunities and ensure well-founded strategies are presented to the relevant leadership.
Develop funding strategy and pipeline to actualize potential growth opportunities.
Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and implement approved growth strategies and miscellaneous high-impact projects/initiatives.

Education/Qualification Required:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second-class division is required.
Master’s degree in business administration OR equivalent professional certification is required
A minimum of 10 years’ experience with at least 5 years of related experience as a lead or senior team member.
International exposure/experience is required.
Experience in launching new brands and products or closing business acquisition deals domestically and/or abroad is required.
Experience in the food service or retail space will be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Attribute:

Excellent communication skills (in writing and oral) and interpersonal skills with the executive presence and ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. 
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data to inform decision-making.
Excellent presentation skills are required.
Demonstrable Strategic thinking.
Creative personality
Strong entrepreneurial acumen
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
Ability to multi-task and simultaneously handle multiple projects at the same time and in an organized manner.
Ability to work in diverse and multicultural environments more

The role holder will be responsible for securing capital for our real estate projects, sourcing, acquiring, and maintaining relationships with investors, and overseeing the retail commercial real estate finance strategy. This is a senior-level position that requires a deep understanding of the financial markets, exceptional networking skills, and a strong background in business development from... investment banking and asset management sectors.

Develop and execute effective retail real estate development capital raising and sales strategies that will deliver value to investors and the organization in line with the company’s growth goals.
Develop initial fund concept design and modeling, and market testing.
Leverage pre-existing industry network and relationships as well as build new ones to identify potential funding sources such as investors and strategic partners (fund managers, asset management companies, real estate developers, construction, and engineering companies).
Create and present/pitch compelling investor teasers, new fund marketing materials, business plan, financial models, and professional capital funding campaign on an ongoing basis to attract potential investors.
Proactively prospects/identifies financial advisors and asset management companies who are interested in exploring partnership with the company on real estate financing.
Act on behalf of the company in meetings and presentations with prospective investors and financial partners, negotiate, and close out on deals.
Lead on all aspects of capital-raising processes including valuation of real estate projects, investment memo preparation, due diligence, structuring, and negotiations, closing and post investment monitoring of deal performance.
Assemble due diligence information and respond to investor inquiries.
Manage investor and partner relations: maintain strong relationships and provide updates on investment performance.
Lead the charge in developing new investment strategies via pilots, programs, and initiatives.

Education/Qualification Required:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any relevant field. MBA is desirable.
Seven years’ work experience and demonstrated success in investment banking and/or asset management firm is required.
Extensive experience in Fund investment sales, real estate financing, project analysis and management, cost and time projections, business development, and capital raising is required.
Proven track record of sales/fund raising, with solid experience of covering institutional clients in either buy or sell-side environments.
Successful experience in business development, initiating and closing deals.
Track record of personal initiative, strong work ethic, proactive setting and achieving goals, ability to work independently, and entrepreneurial leadership.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

Excellent deal execution and business development/origination skills are required.
Knowledge of commercial real estate and site selection process, preferably in a Retail Industry environment
Knowledge of capital investment decision-making with strong financial acumen
Excellent people skills, negotiation, and relationship-building skills (i.e., with brokers, asset/fund managers, developers, and cross functional teams).
Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously and deliver value quickly, with excellent organizational skills.
Highly motivated, self-starter, capable of working under minimal supervision with strong decision making, and creative thinking skills.
Confident communicator with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and strong executive presence.
Excellent financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills. more