Vancouver, Canada | Posted on 10/22/2018

Role
Senior Strategic Advisor
The Senior Strategic Advisor will report to the CEO, be accountable for providing broad strategy support, and help set the long-term strategy for the organization. This skilled will bring a powerful combination of strategy, marketing, restructuring and optimization experience drawn from complex retail businesses,as well as an understanding of potential financial, change and communications implications.

Key Accountabilities

Work with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to consider strategic options and formu late a short & medium-term strategy

Engage in activity and analysis to support the development of that strategy, as required, including:

Facilitating insights and research about the market, and a dialogue about the future trends that will impact the organization ,along with ways to position the organization appropriately

Identifying strategic options for the organization that will help it outperform its competitors over a long-term horizon, changes in the product footprint, etc. or recommend actions that would perhaps facilitate exit from the market

Understanding the current state, the business valuation andfinancial implications of these various options, including divestiture

Build a businesscase to progress,and develop relevant internal communications materials relating tostrategy

Translate chosen strategies into actionable plans (e.g., what big decisions need to be made?)

Undertake ad hoc strategic projects as directed by the CEO

5 to 10 years of deep experience in strategy and implementation in complex retail business(es)





In-depth knowledge of the online world,the workings of Amazon and other online retailers, the ongoing implications and relevance of physical stores, the risks and challenges of this marketplace

Demonstrated experience applying strategic frameworks and concepts through either a strategyposition or through a consulting background.

Understanding of international issues in online and physical retailing, along with the geopolitical and financial implications of taxation, tariffs and trade

Commercial financial acumen, and an understanding of valuation concepts and can apply the appropriate technique for the givencircumstances

Experience working with stakeholders at various levels of an organization

Demonstrated expert analytical business skills

Proven expert financial / commercial acumen and seasoned business judgement

Tertiary education in business or commerce related degree

Post-graduate training in business is an advantage

Logistics, Location & Rate
Logistics: Canadian West Coast location, driving a business that has a significant US presence. The client envisions an ongoing trusted relationship with the chosen professional with the specifics of the engagement to be determined based on fit, etc.

Location: Canadian West Coast -While there may be a need for a physical presence on client site at some point, the professional can be based anywhere in the world.

Rates : The final amount to be negotiated with the client, based on level, experience and seniority. However, it is anticipated that the gross daily rate for the Senior Strategic Advisor would fall in the range of $2,500 to $5,000 gross per diem.

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