Role Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Growth Strategist Lead to drive audience growth, market expansion, and strategic partnerships for our events. This role involves conducting market research, developing growth strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our reach and continuously align our events with industry trends.
Key Responsibilities:
Market Research & Industry Analysis
- Identify, assess and conduct market research for new markets and regions for events expansion.
- Develop market entry strategies based on research findings and industry trends.
- Monitor financial industry updates, emerging trends and regulatory changes to ensure that events remain aligned with the latest developments and continuously meet industry needs.
- Analyse customer and industry data to refine event positioning and value proposition.
Audience Growth & Engagement
- Identify and define target audience segments for each event based on industry needs.
- Research and analyse audience insights to identify expectations, preferences and pain points.
- Develop strategies to attract and engage new attendees, ensuring high-value participation.
- Support marketing and sales teams with insights to improve audience acquisition efforts.
Partnerships & Business Development
- Identify, evaluate and establish strategic partnerships that can enhance event reach and value proposition.
- Assess impactful partnership opportunities for expanding into new markets and segments.
Performance Tracking & Insights
- Implement methods for gathering valuable data and use this data to inform business decisions and drive strategic planning.
- Provide regular reports and insights to inform decision-making and improvements.
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Work closely with product, marketing, content and sales teams to align strategies and execution.
Requirements
Education and Professional Background:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Data Science, or a related field.
- Master’s Degree (preferred) in Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, Strategic Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of proven experience in business development, market research and growth strategy, preferably within the Trading Industry and Events sector.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute market expansion strategies.
- Experience in identifying and securing strategic partnerships that drive business growth.
Technical Skills:
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial markets, trading and fintech.
- Market Research: Proven experience in conducting research and developing data-driven market expansion strategies.
- Business Development: Demonstrated ability to identify and secure strategic partnerships that drive growth.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to translate market data and audience insights into actionable strategies.
- Strategic Planning: Experience in developing and executing growth and expansion strategies.
- Performance Tracking: Ability to implement methods for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Collaboration: Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams (product, marketing, sales, and content).
- Communication Skills: Strong presentation skills with the ability to convey insights and strategies effectively.
Personal Attributes:
- Results-Driven: Focused on achieving growth targets and business development goals.
- Strategic Thinker: Ability to develop long-term strategies that align with organizational objectives.
- Adaptability: Capable of adjusting strategies effectively based on evolving market trends.
- Collaborative: Ability to work seamlessly with diverse teams to achieve common goals.
- Proactive: Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities and proposing innovative solutions.
- Detail-Oriented: Meticulous approach to research, analysis, and strategy development.
- Communication: Clear and effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
Benefits
- Irresistible Compensation Package
- Health and Dental Coverage for Well-being
- Annual Discretionary Bonus based on performance
- 21days Annual Leave
- 5 paid sick leave days.
- Flexible Working Hours
- Working from Home Option
- Long Weekend Leave
- Maternity/Paternity Top Up allowance
- Complementary Lunch at the office
- Laptop