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Butternut is seeking a Head of Strategy for a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role reports to the Chief Commercial Officer and focuses on strategic leadership and expert decision-making to expand the company's market presence and establish Butternut & Marro as Europe's leading pet food brand. The Head of Strategy will balance strategic thinking with practical execution, overseeing the development of mid- to long-term strategies and driving key initiatives.
Role involves:
- Developing and executing Butternut’s Long Range Plan.
- Overseeing complex cross-functional global projects.
- Leading a highly analytical and research-focused team.
- Ensuring clear and timely decision-making.
- Leading competitor and market insights to drive brand, marketing, and digital product strategies.
- Managing, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team.
- Communicating the strategic vision to internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Expertise in developing and executing strategy at an executive level.
- 8+ years of experience in a strategic role, ideally within a DTC, e-commerce, or tech-driven business.
- Experience managing multiple high-visibility cross-functional projects.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with new international market launches.
Butternut offers:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- £500 personal learning & development budget.
- Butternut Box employee discount.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- Flexible working hours and work from home options.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Pension with NEST.
- Private Medical Insurance with Vitality.
- Private Dental Insurance with Bupa.
