JOB ID 25591

Head of Strategy

  • Manufacturer, Manufacturer-Automotive
  • Sales, Business Development & Strategy
  • Tokyo
  • ¥11,000,000~¥17,000,000

Founded in the early 20th century, the company has built a strong reputation for producing premium vehicles that blend innovation with driving pleasure. With a rich motorsport heritage, it has consistently With a rich motorsport heritage, it has consistently pushed the boundaries of automotive technology, from high-performance sedans and SUVs to electrified models shaping the future of mobility. Known for its distinctive design philosophy and driver-focused approach, the brand continues to be a leader in the global automotive industry, delivering a Known for its distinctive design philosophy and driver-focused approach, the brand continues to be a leader in the global automotive industry, delivering a seamless blend of sophistication and cutting-edge advancements.

The Head of Strategy defines and implements market strategies by aligning with stakeholders, breaking down strategic goals into operational targets, optimizing business processes, and ensuring performance monitoring. This role also drives cross-department collaboration, organizes executive meetings, integrates digital tools and data analytics for informed decision-making, and engages with senior management to ensure strategic alignment. meetings, integrates digital tools and data analytics for informed decision-making, and engages with senior management to ensure strategic alignment with corporate objectives. This role also drives cross-department collaboration, organizes executive meetings, integrates digital tools and data analytics for informed decision-making, and engages with senior management to ensure strategic alignment with corporate objectives.

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  • Responsibilities
    Define a consistent market strategy
    - Review and revise existing strategy, align with all stakeholders, and support implementation.
    - Break down market
    - Provide input regarding market strategies to central strategy departments.
    - Organize, set agendas, and Organize, set agendas, and consolidate presentations for executive visits.

    Execute the Balance Score Card process (BSC)
    - Break down BSC targets into local and departmental levels.
    - Agree on BSC targets with local management.
    - Monitor and report on BSC targets in collaboration with division heads. Monitor and report on BSC targets in collaboration with division heads.
    - Act as data steward for the performance management process.

    Optimize business processes
    - Develop ideas for business and IT solutions to support performance management.
    - Identify innovative approaches for
    - Steer development of strategic proposals and business cases.
    - Guide project alignments across the organization.
    - Structure and
    - Ensure project progress through regular monitoring and consulting.

    Coordinate board meetings and support collaborative communication
    - Organize weekly board meetings (annual planning, weekly agendas/minutes, coordination with division heads). Organize weekly board meetings (annual planning, weekly agendas/minutes, coordination with division heads).
    - Organize board workshops to develop company culture and strategy.
    - Coordinate companywide presentations for steering committees, visitor reviews, and staff events.
    - Support effective and efficient cooperation and communication across departments and functions.

    Additional Responsibilities:
    - Integration of Digital Tools: Embrace and integrate new digital tools and technologies to streamline operations.
    - Data Analytics: Utilize advanced data analytics and AI to gain insights into consumer behavior, market trends, and campaign effectiveness for Data Analytics: Utilize advanced data analytics and AI to gain insights into consumer behavior, market trends, and campaign effectiveness for informed decision-making.
    - Strategic Alignment: Ensure market strategy aligns with overall corporate objectives and regional goals, communicating vision and objectives to stakeholders.
    - Collaboration: Foster collaboration between departments (e.g., sales, marketing, product development) and external partners (e.g., suppliers, dealerships) for cohesive strategy execution. dealerships) for cohesive strategy execution.
    - Negotiation: Negotiate terms and agreements with internal teams and external partners to align expectations and deliverables.
    - Market Insights: Gather and share insights on market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to support decision-making.
    - Performance Monitoring: Review and adjust strategies based on performance feedback and results.
    - Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including senior management, to report progress, challenges, and opportunities related to market strategy.
  • Requirements
    - Bachelor's or Master's Degree or Management/Business School Degree a plus.
    -Significant experience (7-10 years) in market strategy, consulting, controlling or business development, preferably within the automotive industry or a related sector.
    -Experience in leading multi-cultural teams and managing cross-functional projects.
    -Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
    -Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret market data and trends to inform decision-making.
    -Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Japanese would be a plus), as the role requires numerous interactions with global teams and stakeholders. and stakeholders.
    -Familiarity with Japanese business culture and practices, along with the ability to navigate and adapt to local market dynamics.
    -Planning and coordinating abilities
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Remote working possible, Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥11,000,000~¥17,000,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Overseas business trip, Foreign capital company, Overseas communication, Weekends and holidays off, Make use of languages, Major corporation, Management Position

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・ Many members come from major web-based companies, and the team values autonomy and diversity.
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