Strategy Director

Global Retail Recruitment; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategy Director to lead transformative strategic initiatives and drive sustainable growth. This pivotal role involves formulating long-term plans, advising executive leadership, and managing cross-functional strategic alignment. You'll have the opportunity to represent the organization in high-level engagements and lead a high-performing strategy team. If you are passionate about strategic foresight and organizational transformation, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic leadership roles.
• Proven track record in driving organizational growth and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning initiatives to drive growth and profitability.
• Advise executive leadership on high-impact strategic decisions.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Competitive Analysis

Corporate Development

Cross-Functional Leadership

Change Management

Education

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in a Relevant Field

Tools

Data Analysis Software

Performance Monitoring Tools

Job description

Job Description: Strategy Director
Job Title: Strategy Director

The Strategy Director leads strategic planning initiatives, identifies growth opportunities, and ensures alignment of strategic goals across departments.
The role focuses on long-term planning, competitive analysis, corporate development, and cross-functional strategy implementation to support sustainable growth and business performance.
Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute long-term strategic plans to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and market leadership.
• Advise the CEO and executive leadership on high-impact strategic decisions and business priorities.
• Oversee company-wide strategic initiatives, ensuring cross-functional alignment and successful implementation.
• Identify, evaluate, and lead execution of new business opportunities, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Manage strategic planning cycles, including environmental scanning, industry benchmarking, and scenario planning.
• Direct competitive intelligence efforts to anticipate market shifts and proactively adjust strategies.
• Establish key strategic performance indicators and monitor progress through dashboards and reporting tools.
• Act as a change leader in driving organizational transformation, innovation, and culture alignment with strategic goals.
• Represent the organization in high-level external engagements with investors, regulatory bodies, and key partners.
• Lead and develop a high-performing strategy team, fostering a culture of data-driven thinking and strategic foresight.

Key Relationships

• Primary Interactions: CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Department Heads, Finance and Business Development Teams, External Consultants, and Key Stakeholders.