Strategy Manager

Vacancy No
VN1170

Employee Type
Permanent

Employment Type
Full-Time

Location City
London

Location Country
UK

Description
The bit about us

We’re Hyve, a global events company that does things differently.
Our events deliver game-changing impact for people, businesses and beyond. That might mean winning a major contract, securing transformational investment, getting on the shelves of a giant retailer or hearing from thought leaders who are changing the future. The purpose of every one of our events is to bring the people who power major industries together – and open a world of potential.
At the same time, we’re using our events as platforms for progress, to drive the conversation across the world’s biggest industries on crucial topics like sustainability, diversity and ethical business.
These moments can change lives. And making those connections motivates us every single day.
But creating those human connections doesn’t just happen at our events. It’s part of everyday life when you work at Hyve. There are all sorts of socials, inclusion workshops and professional development opportunities to get your teeth into. And then there are the benefits. From gym memberships to private medical care, season ticket loans to healthy pensions, we’ve got you covered in all kinds of ways. (We’ll even give you an extra day off on your birthday!)

The bit about you

First of all, whatever your background and whatever your beliefs, there’s a culture of belonging here at Hyve and everyone is welcome. The question isn’t where you are from – it’s where you want to go.
We’re a positive bunch and if you’re a “glass half full” kind of person you’ll fit right in. Our values are brilliant work, fresh thinking, rich connections, and collective buzz. And just to be clear, these aren’t just words we put on the walls and forget about. They pull everyone together and help us all produce work that we’re proud to put our names to. If that resonates with you, great: we’re on the same page.

Key Responsibilities
The bit about the role

We are recruiting a Strategy Manager to support and execute strategy initiatives, focusing on RME. The RME division is c.£50m, encompassing market-leading, events and products that connect the Retail, Manufacturing and Engineering ecosystem. The portfolios within the division include:

• Retail and Fashion: £30 m

• Cwieme and Breakbulk: £19m

As part of your job, you’ll be:* Lead the 3-year planning process, working directly with Portfolio and Event Directors and other key stakeholders

• Working closely with Divisional Managing Director and Portfolio Directors, lead on the creation of compelling product and vertical strategies that drive sustainable growth and embed operational excellence in the core portfolios.
• Lead on identifying divisional growth strategy and operational opportunities, both organic and inorganic, for the portfolios in the RME Division
• Act as an advisor to the Divisional Managing Director and senior leadership team to create and execute product strategies
• Coordinate the execution of strategic initiatives
• Support in the operational running of the Division and act as a key support to the Divisional Managing Director
• Develop clear and robust milestone plans with event teams to execute the product strategies
• Responsible for driving and tracking progress against milestone plans
• Work with the Group Strategy function to evolve the product review and development process to ensure the most relevant metrics are being reporting at the Group level
• Ability to step up and take ownership of a P&L when needed.
• Manage the post-show strategic review process to identify any changes needed to the agreed product strategy
• Coach the events teams to deepen strategic capabilities within Hyve
• Support broader strategy requirements and needs within the division

M&A* Provide support to develop the pipeline of potential acquisition targets, in conjunction with Group Strategy Director and facilitate the generation of new M&A ideas and opportunities for the RME division

• Track and report on strategic developments, M&A activity, and announcements by competitors in the division
• Develop growth strategies based on insights gained from product and vertical strategy work

Skills Required
And here’s what we’re looking for from you:* Strategy consulting experience

• Some previous M&A experience
• A desire for understanding the Retail, Electrical engineering and Breakbulk Shipping and the opportunities it presents.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Effective project management skills, including ability to manage multiple projects, react quickly and effectively to changing priorities
• PowerPoint and Excel to a high standard
• Strong financial modelling capabilities
• Ability to work within a matrix organisation and across different cultures and geographies
• Confident with dealing with people at all levels
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working, strong team player
• Actively develops personal knowledge, skills and abilities to continuously improve and grow

Let us know if this sounds like you.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent