Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced a Senior Strategy Associate to lead the Future Initiatives.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Management level
Experience Length:4 years
Job Description
Client Brief
Our
client a manufacturer and distributor of organic fertilizer and insect based animal protein are seeking accomplished, driven individuals who will make
substantive contributions to the organization revenue. They are currently
seeking an experienced a Senior
Strategy Associate to lead the Future Initiatives Team to
optimize existing, as well as develop and implement new revenue projects,
channel/streams.
Role Dimensions:
·
Autonomy
·
Problem
Analysis & Solving
·
Teamwork
·
External
Collaboration
·
Project
Planning & Management
·
Pragmatic
Innovation
·
Financial
Accountability
·
Listening
& Asking Questions
·
Giving
& Receiving Impactful Feedback
·
Engaging
& Motivating Team
·
Building
a Positive, Learning & Productive Culture
Role Responsibilities:
1.
Support the Future Initiatives team by leading strategy
and implementation projects related toa)
the identification of additional revenue streams through adjacent products and
services andb) the optimization of
the current business model for existing products and services
2.
Work in collaboration with the Director of Future
Initiatives to determine prioritized work streams, project scope, and required
deliverables.
3.
With support from manager, lead projects from inception
to completion, which will include gathering and analyzing information,
formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating
recommendations
4.
Develop strategic and analytical frameworks to pilot
and operationalize opportunities to optimize revenue streams through existing
channels and/or new channels and through partnerships.
5.
Define key evaluation metrics to determine which
revenue generating initiatives should be prioritized based on cost
effectiveness, feasibility, and opportunity for scale.
6.
When required, develop quantitative models and/or
frameworks to support project analysis and recommendations, and proactively
leverage data to identify risks and opportunities within projects.
7.
Drive improvements in customer insight by combining
existing data with a deep understanding of user needs, habits, and perceptions
developed through targeted interviews, usability studies, and customer
feedback.
8.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Logistics, New Products
& Services, and Finance, design and implement tests that generate the
necessary data to make strategic decisions about our growth plan.
9.
Support the development of the partnership engagement
strategy.
10.When relevant for
projects, develop and own relationships with external partners to support our
overarching project goals, including commercial venders, INGOs, designers, etc.
11.Independently
manage schedule and set project timelines, communicating project bottlenecks
and delays are prioritizing when required.
12.Continuously
identify areas for team or organizational improvements.
13.Manage the
operational and capital expenditures related to specific projects.
14.Actively engage in
discussions across the organization, listening and respecting the opinions of
others and asking thoughtful questions.
15.Support the growth
of the team by regularly seeking and giving actionable feedback from/to your
manager and colleagues.
16.Lead
project-specific work planning activities, including determining key activities
and setting relevant project targets.
17.Implement
professional development activities as identified and designed by your own
manager for the Future Initiatives team/
18.Contribute to a
culture of innovation, learning, and productivity
Requirements:
1.
3+ years of
experience, preferably from a leading audit and finance company or strategy
consulting firms or capital advisory firms.
2.
Degree in
Finance and/or Business related course.
