Business Strategist at Strivo Labs

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning & Execution

• Lead the annual and long-term strategic planning process, coordinating cross-departmental input from Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Finance.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of global event market trends, competitor strategies, and emerging technologies to identify business opportunities and potential threats.
• Develop and evaluate new business models, revenue streams, and market entry strategies, including virtual or hybrid event models and regional/niche market expansion.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable business plans and measurable KPIs for departmental leadership.
• Oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives to ensure timely delivery within budget and operational targets.
• Establish an agile strategy management system with continuous feedback loops to enable rapid adaptation to market and competitive shifts.

2. Financial & Business Model Optimization

• Conduct detailed financial analysis to assess performance across event portfolios and business units, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Build and maintain financial models for forecasting, scenario planning, and evaluation of investment opportunities including mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Review pricing strategies and recommend adjustments that optimize profitability while preserving competitive market positioning.

3. Market Intelligence & Business Innovation

• Perform comprehensive PESTEL (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, Legal) analysis across target markets and the global events industry to proactively manage risk.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and evolving industry trends to shape strategic decision-making.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate innovation initiatives, product diversification options, and potential strategic alliances.
• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics to generate insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Strategy, Finance, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar high-level strategic role.
• Demonstrable experience within the international events, media, or related B2B/B2C services industry is a significant advantage.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and thrive in fast-paced, evolving business environments.