Strategy Manager

About Eyewa

Eyewa is the fastest-growing omni-channel eyewear retailer in the Middle East, founded in 2017 with a mission to make high-quality eyewear accessible at unmatched value.

With over 250 stores across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC, alongside a rapidly scaling e-commerce platform, Eyewa is redefining how customers discover and purchase eyewear in the region. Backed by leading global investors, we are on an ambitious growth journey, building a category-defining brand at scale.

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly driven Strategy Manager to support the leadership team on high-impact strategic initiatives across the business.

This role sits at the centre of Eyewa’s growth agenda, working closely with CXOs to identify opportunities, solve complex business problems, and lead special projects from concept through to execution.

You’ll operate as a strategic partner to the business, combining analytical rigour with strong execution, helping translate strategy into tangible outcomes across multiple functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Projects: Lead and deliver high-priority, cross-functional strategic initiatives, from problem definition through to execution and impact tracking
• Leadership Partnership: Work closely with CXOs and senior stakeholders to shape business priorities and drive decision-making
• Business Performance: Identify opportunities to improve performance across key areas including revenue growth, cost optimisation, and operational efficiency
• Commercial & Growth Strategy: Support initiatives across commercial excellence, pricing, merchandising, and expansion strategies
• Brand & Customer Strategy: Contribute to projects focused on brand growth, customer experience, and retention
• Business Transformation: Drive transformation initiatives across processes, structures, and ways of working as the company scales
• Data & Insights: Leverage data to build business cases, generate insights, and inform strategic recommendations
• Execution Ownership: Ensure strategies are translated into clear action plans, with strong follow-through and measurable outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 3–6 years of experience in management consulting (top-tier or equivalent) or in a strategy / business role within a high-growth startup or tech-enabled business
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and structured thinking skills, with the ability to break down complex problems and develop practical solutions
• Execution Mindset: Not just strategic, able to roll up your sleeves and drive implementation
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to work with senior leadership and influence cross-functional teams
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of business drivers across growth, operations, and customer experience
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present clearly to senior stakeholders
• Pace & Ownership: Thrives in fast-paced environments, takes ownership, and delivers with a high sense of urgency

Nice to Have

• Post-MBA or equivalent experience
• Exposure to retail, e-commerce, or consumer businesses
• Experience working across GCC markets