The Business Strategist plays a key role within the strategy & steering for the Commercial function, shaping the long-term direction and ensuring we focus on the areas that drive the greatest customer and business value. The role is responsible for translating H&M Customer Experience ambitions, regional needs, customer insights, and business priorities into a clear strategic direction, actionable roadmaps, and efficient governance structures.
By connecting strategy, performance, and execution across units, the Business Strategist ensures alignment, clarity, and progress toward the 3–5 year ambitions and strategic shifts for the Commercial function.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As Business Strategist, you work closely with function management and key stakeholders across Commerical and broader H&M. You drive key cross-functional strategic initiatives and ensure effective strategic steering.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead work to define direction for H&M Experience, key shifts, and facilitate unit ownership of the strategy
- Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives, collaborating with key business functions
- Securing alignment between overall strategy and totality of functions’ strategic initiatives
- Lead and support steering and governance processes to ensure strategic priorities are executed effectively and progress is tracked
- Work closely together with function management and key strategy stakeholders, ensuring prioritization in line with strategic direction
- Develop a deep understanding of our business and be the person that can guide and empower the leaders in setting the right focus to ensure long-term objectives are met
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for a person who combines strategic thinking with strong analytical skills and clear, convincing communication. You quickly identify the essence of complex challenges and translate them into actionable solutions. You bring a proactive mindset and are confident in driving initiatives forward, committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Working closely with stakeholders at different levels, you understand their perspectives and priorities and adapt your approach to create alignment and clarity. You are comfortable influencing and challenging senior stakeholders when needed, guiding decision-making while maintaining focus on long-term objectives.
You thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment, are open and flexible, and enjoy shaping the future together with others.
To succeed in this role, you also have:
- 3-5 years of experience with strategy- or business development, with a strong track record in shaping and implementing strategies
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complexity into clarity
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and drive change without formal authority.
- Strong understanding of the fashion retail industry, with deeper knowledge in either online or physical store environments.
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. Read more about us here.
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
This is a permanent position based in Stockholm.
Please send your CV in English as soon as possible. (For internal candidates, please initiate a dialogue with you manager before applying).
*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of experience with strategy or business development
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to turn complexity into clarity
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Collaborative mindset with ability to influence and drive change without formal authority
- Strong understanding of the fashion retail industry, with deeper knowledge in either online or physical store environments
H&M Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about H&M Group and has not been reviewed or approved by H&M Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, pharmacy and vision options with low employee costs and free dental are available, alongside telehealth and inclusive offerings such as transgender, bariatric and fertility coverage. These features are highlighted as solid for U.S. retail roles, with some availability for part‑time positions depending on eligibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, flexible wellness days, company‑paid holidays and a paid birthday off are offered, with some paid time off available to part‑time staff. The time‑off structure is presented as generous within the retail context.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental pay for mothers and fathers is provided, complemented by adoption assistance and healthy pregnancy/babies programs. These family supports add depth to the core medical coverage in the U.S. package.
H&M Group Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries. But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers. Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future. Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you. H&M Group's Moderation Policy: Welcome to H&M Group’s official LinkedIn page. Ask questions, exchange ideas and meet members and employees from all over the world. This page is moderated daily and we always do our best to answer each one of you in a timely manner. Please remember to keep a friendly tone and in line with LinkedIn’s legal terms at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement Comments and posts that contain foul language, are off-topic or unnecessarily rude will be deleted. We also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. We use an external tool to handle the comments on our page, so please note that your comments can be stored. For questions, please contact our team at [email protected].
