Corporate Strategist and Planning Manager at Pivotage Consulting

Career: Mid/ Level Expert

Job Description
Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Reviewing business strategies and determining what element of that strategy should be shared with employees for awareness, understand the objectives and make them efficient in their daily work activities.
• Conducting market analysis to providing information about activities of competitors.
• Working closely with top Management to develop company business strategy plans.
• Regularly meeting with the CEO to update on business progress and offer suggestions on improvements.
• Efficiently managing the Corporate Strategy and Planning function within approved budget and resource allocation.
• Function as an internal Corporate Strategy consultant to all groups within the business.
• Developing an understanding of the client’s business environment and strategy.
• Collaborating with teammates to define project objectives, set key performance metrics, and establish project approach.
• Overseeing audience research activities (in conjunction with client or 3rd party) research teams.
• Performing competitive analysis and identifying gaps and opportunities in the marketplace
• Assembling strategic insights into presentation materials for clients.
• Keeping abreast of emerging behaviours, technologies, and companies that are changing client’s businesses.
• Acting as an internal resource; championing content / storytelling / digital innovation whenever possible.
• Leading or collaborating client engagements on a day to day basis.
• Leading executive / expert interviews and client presentations.
• Selecting appropriate frameworks, tools and approaches to use in solving client problems.
• Demonstrating domain knowledge and expertise in a range of skills, such as business model development, financial modelling, product portfolio planning, organizational strategy, channel and go-to-market models, customer / market research etc.
• Contributing to business development and thought leadership activities.

Requirements
A suitable candidate must:

• Possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any relevant Social Sciences or Business Degree.
• Possess 5 to 10 years cognate work experience preferably in the advertising sector, three (3) of which must have been spent at the managerial level.
• Possess a proven track record in developing strategic plans that benefit the client.
• Have a good knowledge of the media and strategy planning influence.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including business presentation and people management skills.
• Have the ability to work under pressure and balance workload.
• Have work knowledge of relevant Corporate Governance.