• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Strategy & NPD Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 8 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

THE ROLE: 

• This is an exciting opportunity to help drive companies growth through a combination of data-driven analysis, problem-solving, consumer, and customer understanding.


• Working closely with the Head of Strategy, you will help us take data-driven decisions that support our success based on financial, customer and market analysis and research.


• You will also work cross-functionally with teams such as (but not limited to) Sales, Operations, Marketing and Finance to help support decision making and alignment across the business.


• You will routinely work with the day-to-day planning teams in developing a clear roadmap that will realize the company’s strategic vision and grow the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and implement high quality and data-driven strategic initiatives to drive business growth, increase market share, and enhance profitability.


• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic vision and ensure effective implementation of key business priorities across the organization.


• Create and execute strategic plans on product development, business development, and go-to-market strategies using internal and external data sources.


• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to anticipate potential impacts on the business and develop proactive strategies.


• Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights to identify emerging trends, market opportunities, and potential risks.


• Identify and assess potential partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic alliances to support business objectives.


• Be a thought leader and contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans and goals.


• Perform financial modeling and analysis to evaluate investment opportunities, pricing strategies, and cost optimization initiatives.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Marketing, Sales & Procurement to develop innovative FMCG products.


• Manage the development of weekly/quarterly/annual business and cross-functional performance reviews.


• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.


• Uphold confidentiality and the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct

EXPERIENCE: 

• 8-10 years of experience in strategy or business development /intelligence unit of a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)/ Retail/ Manufacturing business OR experience as a consultant servicing the FMCG industry.


• Proven record of delivering positive business impact and contributing to the bottom line.


• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team of strategists.


• Highly effective in cross-functional and stakeholder management.


• Experience in managing new product development from concept to launch and contributing to long-term innovation pipeline.

EDUCATION: 

• MSc. OR Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from a recognized institution.

SKILLS: 

• Excellent analytical ability to apply top-down strategic thinking to complex, ambiguous and unfamiliar problems; synthesize insights from analysis and ensure credible, actionable recommendations.


• Strong business acumen and understanding of the FMCG industry dynamics, market trends, and consumer behavior.


• Ability to drive and lead cross functional project teams to deliver validated product concepts to market.


• Strong data visualization skills using tools like Tableau, Looker, QlikView, and/or Power BI to present complex data in a visually compelling and easy-to-understand manner.


• Solid financial modeling skills to perform detailed financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.


• Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate complex ideas and strategic plans to internal and external stakeholders.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and MS Excel for creating high-quality presentations, reports, and analysis.


• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.