Strategy and Growth Manager

Our client is looking for a strategy and growth manager to join on a contractual basis

Strategic Support & Planning

• Support the development and implementation of growth strategies and commercial plans based on data and trends.

• Contribute to business cases and frameworks for new initiatives in collaboration with senior stakeholders.

• Assist in monitoring progress against KPIs and performance targets.

Market Insights & Data Analysis

• Conduct market, category, and competitor analysis to help inform strategic decisions.

• Interpret sales and performance data to generate actionable insights.

• Support insight generation from consumer and customer feedback.

Customer-Focused Commercial Support

• Work alongside customer-facing teams to provide support during range reviews and commercial presentations.

• Assist in preparing data-driven trade stories and support in activation planning.

• Help assess pricing and promotional performance through ongoing market review.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with teams across Product, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to ensure aligned execution of projects.

• Provide project support for product launches, commercial campaigns, and internal initiatives.

• Help coordinate timelines, resources, and deliverables for key cross-functional workstreams.

Operational & Performance Monitoring

• Support tracking of performance metrics and strategic initiatives.

• Assist in managing internal reporting processes and presentations for senior leadership.

• Contribute to operational processes such as S&OP and risk & opportunity assessments.

Activation Support

• Help coordinate marketing activities across online and in-store touchpoints.

• Liaise with external partners to support campaign delivery.

• Assist in the execution of planogram and POS strategies within core categories.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.

Experience

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in commercial, business development, or strategy roles within FMCG, health & beauty, or retail sectors.

• Experience interpreting market trends, commercial data, and supporting cross-functional projects.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to turn data into insights and actionable plans.

• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong coordination and organisational skills.

• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, agile environment.

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