Head, Strategy needed at Sundry Foods Limited

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.