Strategy Specialist

UAE Branches; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a Strategy Specialist to drive transformation in the FMCG sector. The role involves analyzing business models, conducting market research, and developing strategies for successful turnarounds. Candidates should have extensive experience and a strong educational background in business administration.

Qualifications

• Over 20 years of relevant experience in strategy development.
• Experience in business-wide transformation programs.
• Sector experience in manufacturing and FMCG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current strategy and business model.
• Conduct benchmarking exercises of similar companies.
• Collaborate with market research to support strategy development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Master's degree in business administration or strategy

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Title:

Strategy Specialist

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Strategy Specialist

(Iraq Mega Projects Consultancy Programme)

Location: Dubai, UAE

The role will be primarily office-based with flexibility for remote working. Travel to Iraq on a visiting basis may be required.

The Role

We are currently seeking a strategy specialist with over 20 years of experience to work on a major transformation and restructuring program in the FMCG sector.

The successful candidate will collaborate with team members to review current strategies and business models of companies under review, conduct benchmarking of similar organizations, perform regional and international market research, analyze competitors, define new strategies, determine new objectives, and identify new opportunities for successful turnaround and growth of the companies under review to deliver the strategy.

Main Responsibilities

1. Analysis of current strategy and business model, including sales targets, current market, current positioning, and financial prospects.
2. Conduct benchmarking exercises of similar companies regionally and internationally to understand current trends, opportunities, and gaps for transformation.
3. Collaborate with the market research team to analyze available market research and competitor analysis to support strategy development.
4. Work with production consultants to understand future product lines and productivity values.
5. Collaborate with leadership to conceptualize and draft a strategy for the pilot and potential blueprint for other factories under review.
6. Coordinate with the finance specialist on restructuring and merger possibilities.

Keep updated with technologies and consumer behaviors. Post-pilot, create an overarching strategic plan for the state companies covering all current and potential future factories. Contribute to business development and digital innovation.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field (minimum).
• Master's degree in business administration or strategy (preferable).
• At least 15 years of relevant post-qualification work experience.
• Experience in developing strategies within business-wide transformation programs.
• Experience in business development or research.
• Sector experience in manufacturing and FMCG (preferable).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and experience working in the Middle East.
• Proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint.

Competencies

• Team player
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in English (written and oral)
• Knowledge of Arabic is desirable

Required Experience: Unclear Seniority