Associate Director - Strategy - Transport Sector

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute strategic initiatives to drive growth and improve business performance in the transport sector, including market entry/expansion, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis, competitive analysis, and industry research to identify market trends, growth opportunities, and competitive threats.
• Develop business strategies and plans to capitalize on market opportunities, address business challenges, and achieve business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, marketing, sales, and other key stakeholders, to gather data, insights, and input to inform strategic initiatives.
• Conduct financial analysis, including financial modeling, forecasting, and valuation, to evaluate potential strategic opportunities and their financial impact.
• Prepare strategic presentations, reports, and other documentation to communicate findings, recommendations, and progress to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Provide strategic insights, data-driven analysis, and recommendations to support decision-making on key strategic issues, such as market positioning, pricing, product/service portfolio, and competitive positioning.
• Monitor and assess the implementation and progress of strategic initiatives, identify issues and roadblocks, and recommend corrective actions as needed to ensure successful execution.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes in the transport sector to proactively identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior team members, as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field; MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, management consulting, or related roles, preferably in the transport or logistics sector.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues, develop insights, and formulate data-driven recommendations.
• Proven track record of leading and executing strategic initiatives, such as market entry/expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Strong financial acumen, with proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and valuation techniques.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of the transport industry, including market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Accounting

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