Corporate Strategy Manager (Consumer & Retail)

Strategy & Policy

K sh 180,000 – 300,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Buru Buru Business Complex (Rabai Rd) Overview: Our client is looking for a Corporate Strategy Manager to turn market research into retail growth plays across formats (flagship, mini-stores, e-commerce). You’ll analyze category economics, store footprints, and promo mechanics, then propose expansion, exit, or remodel decisions with crisp numbers. Expect rotations on pricing, assortment, and channel partnerships, plus working sessions with merchandising and supply chain to ensure feasibility. Key Responsibilities: - Build market maps, competitive snapshots, and white-space theses. - Model store/unit economics and omnichannel scenarios. - Run pilots (assortment, promo, layout); track test/control results. - Partner with Supply/Finance to stress-test execution. - Prepare decision memos and quarterly strategy reviews. Education & Experience: - BCom (Finance/Marketing) or Economics; 4–6 years in strategy/retail analytics. Skills & Tools: - Excel/BI, experimentation, storytelling, stakeholder mgmt. KPIs: - Incremental margin, ROMI of tests, payback of expansion, and accuracy of projections. Compensation (Kenya): KES 180,000–300,000 + annual bonus. Figures are client estimates and may vary depending on experience and interview outcomes. Benefits: - Medical, pension, phone/data, 23–25 leave days. Growth Path: - Senior Strategy Manager → Head of Format/Channel Strategy → Head of Strategy. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.