Manager, Corporate Strategy

Role Overview

Manager, Corporate Strategy at Chalhoub Group. This role is based within the Strategy function and reports to the VP Strategy.

Company Overview

Chalhoub Group is a hybrid luxury retailer operating across the Middle East with presence in LATAM. For over seven decades, the Group has partnered and created luxury experiences in the region. It curates a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and distributes over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories. The Group operates more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps, delivering seamless omnichannel experiences. The Greenhouse is the Group's innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses regionally and globally. Chalhoub Group brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East. The organization fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sustainability is at the core of the Group's strategy. Chalhoub Group is a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles, and has pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

Role Purpose

The Corporate Strategy Manager drives the Group's long-term vision and strategic planning, requiring strategic thinking, solid understanding of the luxury industry, and strong analytical skills. The role contributes to overall Group value creation by driving strategic initiatives and collaborating closely with top management.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Vision

• Collaborate with C-Level executives to shape the Group's long-term vision and strategy.
• Partner with VP Strategy on the strategic 3-year plan and identify key requirements for its execution.
• Develop innovative and practical solutions to complex business problems, leveraging industry best practices.

Financial & Operational Analysis

• Work closely with the Finance division for annual budgeting, assessing operational and strategic performance.
• Analyze internal business challenges by synthesizing and challenging data to develop strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrate robust financial modeling skills and advanced financial acumen.

Strategic Initiatives & Projects

• Evaluate and support strategic initiatives and ventures across various sectors and regions.
• Lead category projects, from scoping to execution, ensuring high-quality outputs with accuracy and attention to detail.

Market Intelligence & Insights

• Collaborate with the Intelligence team to leverage market data and stay updated on global and regional luxury trends.
• Understand the impact of market trends on the Group's environment.

Stakeholder Management

• Start building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships.
• Present complex recommendations to senior leadership in a clear manner, driving decision-making.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and empower team members to ensure growth and development, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Facilitate training and development programs to enhance the team's analytical and strategic capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• 6–8 years of experience in corporate strategy, top-tier management consulting, or a related field.
• MBA or master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in managing high-performing teams and multiple stakeholders in complex projects.
• Experience in strategic planning with strong business acumen.
• Solid knowledge of the luxury, beauty, and fashion retail industries.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving expertise.
• Proficiency in corporate operations and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, with expertise in presenting complex ideas.
• Familiarity with market research and data analysis techniques and visualization.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on accuracy and detail.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a curious mindset and collaborative team spirit.

Additional Information

• Health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies, and exclusive employee discounts are included in the benefits package.
• Assessments and interviews should be completed independently and without assistance from generative AI tools.
• Chalhoub Group is committed to inclusion and diversity and welcomes all applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin, or disability status.