Strategy Director

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.  GBfoods Africa operates in 24 countries with a Regional office in Accra - Ghana.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 1,5 billion euros and a team of around 3,300 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

Role:

Reporting to the General Manager, Nigeria BU,

The Strategy Director will be responsible for driving business growth and success by leading strategy development, execution, and evaluation. The role holder will work with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, focusing on strategic planning, data-driven decisions, sustainability, performance reporting, and collaboration. The role has a dotted line of reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Lead the development of business unit strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision and long-term goals.
• Facilitate the strategic planning process, working with senior level management to define priorities and resource allocation.
• Oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives, tracking milestones, risks, and performance outcomes.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to provide insights and recommendations.
• Provide support to Regional Strategy Projects
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement Sustainability programs, aligned with the Africa Sustainability Manager.

Performance Review & Reporting

• Design and manage performance review mechanisms to track the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and present executive-level reports and insights on key business metrics.
• Conduct financial modelling and impact assessments to measure ROI of strategic projects.
• Support leadership in identifying areas for operational improvement and business growth.

Executive Support & Strategic Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor and right-hand person to the General Manager, providing insights, recommendations, and analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve business operations and implement best practices.

What can you expect from us?

You will be part of a unique  company in an exciting moment, when we are growing and becoming a very consolidated multinational in the FMCG Food industry, with many strong brands.