Strategy Manager at Sainsburys DTD

City of London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Business Case Development, Data Analytics, Financial Reporting, Economic Modeling, Excel, PowerPoint, Strategic Frameworks, Retail Industry Knowledge, Presentation Skills

Industry

Retail

Description

Location – Hybrid (2 days per week in our London office) About the team Join our dynamic Group Strategy team at Sainsbury’s, where we sit at the heart of shaping the future direction of our renowned brands, including Sainsbury’s, Argos, and Nectar. We work collaboratively to define and incubate strategic initiatives that will drive business success both now and in the future. Our team operates across the business, ensuring a vital link between strategy and delivery, and providing exposure to a wide variety of business functions and stakeholders. If you’re passionate about retail and enjoy working at pace in a high-impact environment, this is your chance to make a real difference. More about the role As a Strategy Manager, you will work closely with Directors and Heads of Strategy to analyse opportunities, develop recommendations, and prepare presentations for senior leaders. Your day-to-day will involve supporting and managing projects that span our entire portfolio, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing insights that shape our Next Level Strategy through to 2027 and beyond. You will play an integral role in building business cases for Board approval, driving the ongoing business strategy process, and forging relationships across teams, including Strategy, Finance and Customer Insights & Data. This varied role offers the unique opportunity to gain a holistic view of our business, while leading the development and implementation of key projects that will shape our future. More about you You will have demonstrable experience in a strategic consulting environment or in-house strategy team, with a keen interest in the retail sector. Your ability to perform and communicate insightful analyses, combined with proficiency in core consulting tools and methods, will enable you to answer critical strategic questions and influence stakeholders at all levels. You are highly organised, thrive in collaborative settings, and can manage projects efficiently. Your communication and presentation skills are exemplary, and you are comfortable developing materials for senior audiences with a meticulous attention to detail. You are motivated, proactive, and eager to contribute new perspectives to help our business evolve. Essential criteria * Demonstrable experience delivering structured strategy projects within a consulting environment, with background from a top‑tier strategy firm (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, BCG, LEK, Oliver Wyman, OC&C being desirable). * Demonstrable understanding of the retail industry, customer behaviour and competitive landscape * Evidenced expertise in applying data analytics, leveraging strategic frameworks, and employing robust analytical and data manipulation skills to address and resolve complex business challenges * Experience interpreting financial reports and constructing economic models/business cases * Proficient user of Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation * Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across teams and at senior management level Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive significant interest. #LI-MY1

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Responsibilities

The Strategy Manager will analyze business opportunities and develop recommendations to shape the company's long-term strategy through 2027. They will build business cases for Board approval and manage projects across the Sainsbury's, Argos, and Nectar portfolios.