Position: Strategic Growth & New Ventures Manager

1. Objective

To lead the identification, development, and execution of strategic growth initiatives including new businesses, products, or ventures that drive long-term value creation for the Group.

This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, working cross-functionally to turn ideas into impactful commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities span from:

• Opportunity assessment

• Business case development

• Project delivery

• Performance tracking

• Strategic planning

2. Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new business opportunities end-to-end, including new categories, products, or ventures from ideation through to market entry

• Identify, assess, and validate strategic growth opportunities that align with the Groups long-term goals, deliver synergies, and unlock financial upside

• Conduct feasibility studies and strategic assessments, including:

  • Industry/market research

  • Competitor benchmarking

  • Financial modeling
    (to support executive decision-making)

• Develop and present business strategies and investment cases to senior leadership, outlining:

  • Commercial rationale

  • Risk analysis

  • Implementation pathways

• Drive cross-functional execution of strategic initiatives, collaborating with:

  • Internal teams

  • External partners
    (to ensure timely and effective delivery)

• Monitor and evaluate performance of strategic projects:

  • Track KPIs

  • Support plan adjustments to maximize impact and learning

• Prepare and deliver insightful research, analysis, and presentations to support executive-level discussions and steer critical business decisions

3. Possible Key Measurements

• Number of validated and launched growth initiatives (products or ventures)

• New revenue / profit contribution from new business or products

• ROI or payback on business cases delivered

• Quality of strategic recommendations (as rated by executives)

• Portfolio performance

4. Job Specification & Key Competencies

Specification

• 3+ years of experience in Strategy, Financial Analysis, Business Development, or related fields

• Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance, Economics) from a top-tier university

  • UK or USA university is preferred

• MBA or CFA is a plus

• Background from:

  • Management Consulting

  • Investment Banking

  • New Business Development in the F&B or FMCG industry is preferred

• Fluent in English with clear, compelling, and concise presentation skills

Key Competencies

• Strong strategic and commercial thinking with a sharp eye for high-impact, innovative growth opportunities

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including:

  • Financial modeling

  • Feasibility analysis

• Excellent communication and presentation skills:

  • Able to influence stakeholders

  • Clearly convey complex ideas

• Execution-focused with:

  • Strong ownership

  • Adaptability

  • Project management skills in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

5. Working Relations & Coordination

Internal Contacts:

• Management Team

• Investment Committee

• Finance

• Brand Management

• Market Research

• Production Team

External Contacts:

• Business Partner