About this role
What makes this a great opportunity?
We are looking for a high-performing strategy professional at a m anager level who is interested in the drinks sector and wants to turbocharge their professional growth with a hands-on experience in the industry. This position will report to the VP, APAC Strategy, with exposure to senior leaders , including President, APAC .
This position will contribute to high profile APAC Strategy initiatives, through:
- The development of Suntory Global Spirits mid- long-term strategies for APAC region
- Design and implemen t a range of high-profile, cross- functional strategies under APAC that support the growth of the business (e.g. portfolio initiatives, market development strategies etc.)
Role Responsibilities
This role will offer fast-paced work, rich learning and leadership exposure opportunities through closely working with VP, APAC Strategy .
- Supporting Strategy Cadence for APAC Business
- P artnership with APAC leadership team , development and ongoing refinement of strategic areas of focus
- Supporting delivery of APAC Strat Plan and Big Rocks cadence to an exceptional standard
- Support to d eliver ing high-quality ad-hoc strategic presentations to support engagements with various stakeholders on areas of importance to APAC business (e. g., APAC leadership team)
Long Description
- Supporting design of APAC business Strategy
- Strategic marketplace analysis and competitive landscape analysis including PEST analysis, to assess competitor actions/marketplace trends and implications for Suntory Global Spirits APAC , delivering ongoing management reporting .
- Tracking progress and execution against strategic goals and updating within regular business cadence (i.e. QBR’s)
- Support ing in-depth assessments aimed at defining winning strategies for the organization and identifying what will be required to support growth objectives
- Supporting preparation of all board materials and key executive documention
- Partnering on key strategic projects
- Business partnering of various APAC key initiatives on high priority organizational projects/ initiatives (including analytical, tracking/scorecards, project management)
Qualifications
- Location - The role is based in Singapore
- Degree qualified 5+ years of diversified top tier strategy consulting/ “in-house” strategy/ business development experience, preferably within Asian markets.
- Experience in a multinational consumer products business or within spirits industry is highly valuable, but not a must
- Advanced proficiency in building executive-level presentations in PowerPoint
- Good intuition with data, analytics and insights, including advanced Excel modeling skills and AI competency
- Cross Functional Working – Proven experience in working proactively across multiple functions to deliver total business performance solutions, including senior stakeholders’ interactions
- Good financial (PL, BS, CF), marketing (channel, consumers, brands, ATL/BTL activity) and business fundamentals knowledge (HR, SCM, Legal, Compliance & tax)
- International background/ experience, with a passion to work in a multicultural environment, and the ability to work across locations and time-zones is desirable