Head - Group Insights & Strategy - Manufacturing (10-20 yrs)

Group Insights & Strategy Head

Location: Africa

Role Summary:

The Group Insights & Strategy Head will lead market research and strategic planning efforts for a manufacturing company operating across Africa. This role focuses on leveraging data-driven insights to align strategies with business objectives, support growth, and enhance competitiveness and optimize market positioning.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive insights and strategy framework aligned with organizational goals.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize research initiatives and strategy development.

- Lead a team of skilled professionals to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

2. Market and Competitor Analysis:

- Conduct in-depth primary and secondary research to analyze market trends, customer behaviors, and industry dynamics.

- Perform competitive intelligence studies, including product offerings, pricing strategies, and market positioning.

- Identify and evaluate new market opportunities through feasibility and market assessments.

3. Data-Driven Insights and Planning:

- Enable commercial and operational teams to make data-driven decisions using detailed market insights.

- Support strategic and market planning processes, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.

- Provide regular performance metrics, dashboards, and insights reports for all business units.

4. Business and Feasibility Analysis:

- Lead feasibility studies for new business initiatives, assessing market potential and operational viability.

- Develop business plans and strategic roadmaps to support organizational growth and expansion.

- Partner with stakeholders to evaluate marketing campaigns, tactical plans, and brand strategies.

5. Research Execution and Deliverables:

- Manage market research projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and with actionable outcomes.

- Present findings and recommendations through compelling PowerPoint presentations and reports to stakeholders, including executives.

- Ensure data accuracy and relevance across all deliverables.

6. Leadership and Capability Building:

- Mentor and develop a team of research and strategy professionals, fostering a culture of excellence.

- Provide subject matter expertise in market research methodologies, competitive intelligence, and business consulting.

- Guide teams through project lifecycles, ensuring high-quality outputs and successful project execution.

Key Skills and Tools:

Core Skills:

- Strategy Consulting

- Primary and Secondary Research

- Competitive Intelligence

- Market Assessment and Strategic Planning

- Feasibility Analysis

- Business Analysis and Planning

- Management and Business Consulting

Technical Proficiency:

- Microsoft Excel

- Microsoft Office Suite

- PowerPoint Presentations

Qualifications and Experience:

- Education: MBA in Marketing, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related fields.

- Experience: 10+ years in market research, strategic planning, or management consulting roles.

- Strong expertise in developing and delivering actionable market and business insights.

- Proficiency in research methodologies and advanced analytical tools.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership.

- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead high-performing teams.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape strategic initiatives in a dynamic market. Ideal for individuals passionate about market research, strategy, and delivering impactful business solutions