Senior Strategy Manager

Toters is an on-demand e-commerce and delivery platform and operates a service that enables customers to get anything in their city at the highest level of convenience.

At Toters, technology is at the heart of everything we do. We have product teams that are working hard everyday to create products that make our customers' lives easier. Our engineers are also continuously creating solutions to make our processes more efficient, all in an effort to get to our customers fast and at the best cost. If you are interested in working in a high growth startup environment, and look to be part of a team that will potentially change the way customers shop in the Middle East, apply now.

We are looking for a sharp, agile thinker with a strong strategic mindset to help us unlock our next phase of growth. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, tackle bottlenecks, and drive company-wide initiatives that move the needle.

As a Senior Strategy Manager at Toters, your mission is to drive strategic clarity, surface actionable insights, and accelerate decision-making in one of the most dynamic startups in the Middle East. That’s it—the rest is up to you.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Strategic Development: Collaborate with senior leadership to define and refine the company's strategic vision, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.
• Initiative Leadership: Lead the development, communication, and design of corporate strategies, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with key stakeholders across commercial, finance, marketing, and product to drive alignment and execution of strategic priorities.

Operational Oversight & Project Management

• Project Leadership: Oversee high-impact projects, ensuring timely delivery and measurable outcomes.
• Governance & Compliance: Oversee the governance of strategic projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• OKR Monitoring: Track and report on company-wide Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze internal performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance overall efficiency.
• Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for the board, investors, and senior leadership, providing insights into performance metrics and strategic initiatives.

Market Intelligence & Research

• Industry Analysis: Conduct research to understand industry players, market trends, and competitive dynamics.
• Business Unit Performance: Assess the performance of each business unit across different geographies, focusing on profitability and health metrics.
• Opportunity Identification: Identify new business opportunities and recommend strategic initiatives to capitalize on emerging trends.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Executive Support: Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, providing strategic counsel on a wide array of issues.
• External Engagement: Manage external relationships, including partnerships, client interactions, and vendor agreements, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals.

Team Leadership & Development

• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of strategy professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Talent Development: Provide guidance and mentorship to senior staff and emerging leaders, nurturing talent within the organization.

• Partnerships & M&A Strategy
  Strategic Partnerships: Identify, evaluate, and cultivate strategic partnerships and alliances that drive growth, enhance capabilities, and expand market reach.
  Deal Sourcing & Evaluation: Source potential M&A opportunities aligned with the company’s strategic objectives; conduct due diligence, financial modeling, and risk assessment.
  Transaction Management: Lead end-to-end execution of partnership agreements and M&A transactions, coordinating cross-functional teams including legal, finance, and operations.
  Post-Merger Integration: Oversee integration efforts post-acquisition to ensure synergy realization, cultural alignment, and operational continuity.
  Market Scanning: Continuously scan the market for inorganic growth opportunities and assess their strategic fit with the company’s vision.

Requirements:

• MBA or equivalent with 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy, consulting, or transformation
• Demonstrated success in leading complex, cross-functional projects
• Advanced financial modeling and data analysis expertise
• Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills
• Experience working with executive leadership and/or board members