Head, Strategy at an FMCG Company - Prime-Push Consulting

Prime-Push Consulting - Our client, an FMCG company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Strategy

Location: Head Office, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Head of Strategy is responsible for developing, implementing, and driving the organization's strategic vision and direction, practical support for the organization to identify issues which require further investigation or exploration, supporting the Executive team and Board to navigate key strategic decisions, Shaping the overall strategic direction of the business.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Develop long–term corporate strategy:

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategic plans
• Lead the formulation and execution of the company’s long-term strategic plan, aligning with business goals and industry trends.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to stakeholders
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment between corporate strategy and operational execution.
• Lead strategic planning processes, including goal-setting, prioritization, and resource allocation
• To implement a pro-active programme of research and audience insights which effectively support strategic and service development

Develop and executive and commercial strategy:

• Define and implement commercial strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and market opportunities.
• Lead the development of pricing models, product offerings, and go – to market strategies to maximize revenue and market shares.
• Collaborate with commercial, and product development teams and others to drive customer acquisition, retention, and revenue growth.
• Communicate strategy to stakeholders, including executives, employees, and external partners

Market analysis and business intelligence:

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics within the industry
• Monitor market conditions and competitor’s activities to adjust strategies accordingly.
• Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management on market entry expansion opportunities and market trends.
• Build and develop a high-performing strategy team.

Key Performance Indicators

• Alignment of organizational resources and capabilities with strategic objectives.
• Successful implementation of strategic initiatives, measured by progress toward goals and objectives
• Positive ROI on strategic investments, such as acquisitions or new product launches.
• Effective identification and mitigation of strategic risks.
• Establishment of successful partnerships or collaborations that drive business growth.
• Increase in market share due to effective competitive strategy.
• Increase in revenue through strategic initiatives, such as market expansion or product innovation.

Qualifications

• A good First Degree in Social / Management / Physical Sciences
• 7-12 years’ experience in strategy or a similar role.
• Possession of a Post graduate degree is an added advantage
• A professional certification is an added advantage.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Senior managerial experience of planning, organizing, controlling, managing, developing and directing strategic and operational activities including multidisciplinary areas of work which are complex and/or diverse and of delivering outcomes against agreed objectives.
• Demonstrable experience of leading change and transformation with demonstrable qualities as a lead change agent.
• Demonstrable senior management level experience of financial and budget management.
• Demonstrable commitment to your own continuing professional and personal development.
• Experience of working collaboratively and in partnership with individuals, groups, organizations and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Outstanding self-management skills to work independently, autonomously and as part of a team, using own initiative and being flexible and adaptable.

Salary
Very Competitive

Application Closing Date
18th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: skyfe70@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.