Head - Strategy - Retail

Role overview :

A MNC Group is in a dynamic mode of growth and progression. The company has a vision of achieving newer heights in terms of category and geographical expansion, innovation and strength in the Retail space. To support this vision, a successful Head of Strategy can become a game changer for the MNC. It will be desirable that the incumbent has a demonstrated proven and high impact track record in strategy design, planning, execution and business development.

Key Responsibilities :

- Work closely with the board members and senior stakeholders of the company, to identify and define the company strategy and initiatives

- Ensure delivery of the special projects for the Chairwoman, typically driven by the Corporate Strategy team with various business units, territories and corporate functions

- Focus on evolving business needs and future trends, to create a shared alignment and purpose for change

- Drive decision making process by presenting relevant internal data points and external market intelligence to substantiate any proposals or recommendations

- Sense the adoption of the strategy, as well as agility to learn about any gaps, and take quick actions to amend or change the strategy, if necessary

- Establish success measures to track and improve the performance and initiatives of the implemented strategies

Skills & Experience required :

- The CSO must be a doer, with a strong desire to act, as well as advise

- Must be a strong analytical problem solver

- Must be hungry and driven

- Must be able to attract good talent and build a strong team

- Must come from a consulting background, preferably from a top tier consulting firm, possibly also from a niche retail consulting firm

- Exposure to retail industry is a must (either as a consultant or in industry)

- Ideal level would be early Partner / senior Associate Principal; should be mature and ready enough to step into a CEO role after ~2-3 years as CSO

- Which of the following experiences would be most relevant for what is needed from the CSO over the next 2-3 years?

a. Buying & planning experience?

b. Omni channel focus?

c. Large scale transformation / implementation?

d. New growth / business development?

e. Other?

- MBA From Top Business School In India or Abroad

- Min Experience 15 to 20 Years

- Young & Dynamic