Strategy Manager - International

Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Beam Suntory is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

Strategy Manager - International  

What makes this a great opportunity?

• You will drive the thinking on strategically important topics within one of the fastest-growing and bold Spirits companies at a time of exciting, disruptive change. The business is moving super-fast and most of your work will either have quick, tangible effect on business operations or set long-term growth foundations
• There will be high levels of exposure to senior business leaders from the outset (many of whom are experienced international leaders from blue chip FMCG companies and top-tier strategy consultants)
• You can set a global stage to your career long-term, as you will be involved in work across a vast geographic and functional scope
• The role will have strong elements of consulting work (e.g., fast pace, variety of topics, senior exposure, some degree of travel)

The role reports to the Strategy Director for International Division, a former BCG Project Leader and UBS Investment Banker, who in turn reports to the International Division President (a member of the Global Exec Team and direct report to the CEO). This role is based in the International Division HQ in Madrid

Role Responsibilities

• Design and implement the International region long term strategy
• Manage senior stakeholders, anticipating needs and proactively suggesting strategic solutions to business problems
• Prepare strategic presentation for regional and global forums; drive process and comms
• Collect and analyse data to prepare and present actionable insights; strong modelling will be required on a frequent basis
• Prepare and drive presentation materials for leadership teams; moderate sessions as needed
• Drive, manage and coordinate projects, including collaboration across cross-functional/cross-regional teams
• Monitor and support implementation of initiatives, including communicating and cascading throught the organisation

Qualifications & Experience

• 6-7 years' of experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm; mix of consulting and industry or digital transformation experience is a plus
• Strong critical thinking and ability to relay hypotheses/analysis/recommendations in clear, structured way
• Ability to structure, organise and manage projects or workstreams independently
• Ability to lead projects and/or workstreams, proactively thinking and executing next steps
• Experience managing or helping developing people (e.g. junior analysts/interns)
• Proven analytical skillset: ability to efficiently take translate analysis to powerful insight and coach others on analytical approach
• Capacity to tackle abstract problems and develop concrete solutions
• Fluent English
• A confident and mature presence

Please note that candidates must be in possession of an EU / EEA passport or other arrangements enabling them to work visa-free in the EU.

At Beam Suntory, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Beam Suntory is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.