Chief Strategy Officer - Retail Sector - Jakarta

Jakarta Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Our client is looking to bring on board a Chief Strategy Officer to support their ambitious growth within the retail business.
  • Leadership position.
  • Consulting background required.

About Our Client

Our client is looking to bring on board a Chief Strategy Officer to support their ambitious growth within the retail business. With diverse business within the group, they still believe that the approach of customer-first is fundamental. Hence, they are looking for a seasoned strategist within the retail industry to shape their business into a market leader.

Job Description

The role will report directly to the CEO, and is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and execution of the company's strategic initiatives and long-term goals. Other responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating closely with different Head of Businesses to identify opportunities for growth, drive innovation and ensuring alignment between the company's strategic objectives and operational activities.
  • Developing and implementing the company's strategic plan in alignment with its vision and mission.
  • Identifying new business opportunities, market trends and competitive threats.
  • Setting both short term and long term plans and presenting the plans to other BODs.
  • Providing actionable insights and recommendations to the executives based on data analysis.
  • Identifying and exploring new business models, through various channels such as joint ventures, partnerships, acquisition or other new channels.
  • Leading initiatives that will drive company's growth through competitive positioning and operational effectiveness.
  • Developing and monitoring key performance indicators to access the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.
  • Building and leading a high-performing team that is capable to execute complex projects and initiatives.
  • Providing and guiding team members to foster professional growth whilst promoting culture of accountability.
  • If required, becoming the key contact for strategic partnerships with external parties.
  • Introducing strategies that will eventually drive growth and increase revenue and market share of the company.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, clients, and industry leaders.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate new partnerships and initiatives into the company's operations.
  • Conducting market research and feasibility studies, and strategizing go-to-market plans to identify and evaluate new market opportunities, and executing them.

The Successful Applicant

This is a very senior role, hence the client is looking for candidates with at least 18 years of working experience in the retail space, and the candidates has to have consulting background. Other key requirement includes:

  • Excellent communication in both Bahasa and English.
  • At least 18 years of working experience in both retail / consumer AND consulting background (preferable coming from multi-national firms).
  • At least 10 years of working experience in senior leadership position, and possess the ability to manage different stakeholders.
  • Proven track records in launching new business, or expansion will be highly preferred.
  • Bachelor Degree from reputable university. MBA will be a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesise complex information.
  • Humble, down-to-earth and willingness to roll up your sleeves even though this is a very senior position.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
  • Strong negotiation and proven track records in driving business growth.

What's on Offer

You will be taking an executive-level sit by securing this role. Other benefits include attractive renumeration, and the opportunity to develop one of the well-known names in the retail business.

Contact
Imeiniar Chandra
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6530686
Phone number
+62 21 2958 8832

Job summary

Function
Executive Search
Sub Sector
Consultancy, Strategy & Change
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Jakarta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Imeiniar Chandra
Consultant contact
+62 21 2958 8832
Job Reference
JN-092024-6530686
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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