Senior Strategy Manager

SFI Agri Commodities; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic agricultural trading company is seeking an experienced Senior Strategy Manager to drive strategic objectives and support global expansion. The role involves leading planning processes, advising executives, and managing market initiatives. Candidates should have extensive experience, strong leadership skills, and a bachelor's degree. Benefits include a flexible working environment and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working environment

Private medical insurance

Annual leave

Pension

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience, preferably in management consulting with multinational corporations.
• Experience in agriculture or commodities is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning processes across the organisation.
• Support executive-level decision making as a key advisor.
• Conduct market analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage cross-functional initiatives for business growth.
• Prepare board-level reports and strategy documents.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

At SFI Agri Commodities, we are a dynamic agricultural commodities trading company with a strong focus on the global cocoa market. Through leveraging the deep industry expertise of our parent company Sunbeth Global Concepts; we have quickly emerged as a trusted player in the sourcing and export of high-quality agro commodities, including cocoa beans, cashew nuts, sesame seeds, and soya beans.

Role Overview

Location: Flexible: UK, Dubai, South Africa or Nigeria

We are seeking an experienced and high-calibre Senior Strategy Manager to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in shaping and executing the company’s long-term strategic objectives, driving business growth, and supporting our global expansion initiatives. The role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership within the business.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead strategic planning processes across the organisation, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term objectives and commercial goals
• Serve as a key advisor and 2IC to the Chief Strategy Officer, supporting in executive-level decision making and acting as a thought partner to other senior executives
• Conduct complex business and market analysis to identify growth opportunities, operational improvements, and competitive threats across multiple markets
• Lead and manage cross-functional initiatives, including new market entry, global expansion, M&A activity, and commercial due diligence
• Coordinate with business unit leaders across functions to support strategic priorities and performance improvement
• Prepare and present board-level reports, strategy documents, and investment cases with clarity and precision
• Support the development of the company’s global footprint and organisational growth, including involvement in regional planning and operational strategy.
• Mentor and develop junior team members and build internal strategy capability

We’re looking for someone with:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Extensive professional experience, with experience in a management consulting firms, preferably working with multinational corporations
• Experience in agriculture, commodities, or oil & gas sectors is advantageous but not essential
• Demonstrated strategic leadership skills, with a track record of driving complex projects or transformations
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior/executive level
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and globally distributed environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel internationally as required

Benefits and Perks of working for SFI Agri Commodities

• Flexible, hybrid working environment
• Private medical insurance
• Annual leave
• Pension
• And more...

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.