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Senior Manager, Strategic Growth

Job-title: Senior Manager, Strategic Growth
Location: Tokyo
Specialisation: Food & Beverages, Sales
Salary: 13.0M ~ 18.0M
Reference: IJB2013436
Job-published: October 01, 2026 14:01

A global consumer goods company is looking for a Senior Manager, Strategic Growth. The selected candidate will support business growth and performance by leading strategic analyses, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and translating complex business challenges into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with a broad range of internal functions to align strategic priorities, consolidate stakeholder perspectives, and translate them into clear actions.

  • Develop structured recommendations for long-term growth and performance improvement, including scenario planning and evaluation of opportunities and risks.

  • Monitor key projects and strategic initiatives against agreed objectives, identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities for course correction.

  • Lead complex analyses covering market dynamics, business opportunities, competitive environments, and organizational performance using internal and external information sources.

  • Translate analytical findings into practical business implications and recommendations that support effective prioritization and resource allocation.

  • Present complex findings clearly and concisely, developing data-supported materials for strategic discussions with senior stakeholders.

  • Contribute to improvements in strategic planning tools, frameworks, and working methodologies while supporting teams in strengthening problem-solving, analytical, and synthesis capabilities.

Requirements

  • Approximately 5+ years of experience in areas such as business planning, strategic initiatives, performance analysis, operational excellence, consulting, or corporate development.

  • Demonstrated experience leading analytical projects and breaking down complex organizational challenges into structured workstreams.

  • Proven ability to work effectively across multiple functions and stakeholder groups.

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  • Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate data and research into actionable business insights.

  • Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly through presentations and written recommendations.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in dynamic and evolving environments.

  • Preferred: Exposure to large-scale business transformation, innovation, or organizational growth initiatives.

  • Preferred: Familiarity with strategic planning methodologies, scenario analysis, commercial assessments, and investment evaluation frameworks.

  • Preferred: Experience supporting long-term planning, performance improvement, or business optimization projects.

Benefits

  • National pension

  • Health insurance

  • Accident insurance

  • Employment insurance

  • Pension plan

About the Company

A global consumer goods company with a long-established presence in Japan and a leading position in the domestic non-alcoholic beverage market. The business combines global scale with locally tailored product development and an extensive nationwide sales and distribution network spanning retail, food service, and automated sales channels.