Director, Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Take charge of large and intricate projects from the initial problem definition to final delivery, serving as the sole named lead responsible for scope, staffing, timeline, risk, and quality.

• Guide the analytical and conceptual strategies, driving strategic results and ensuring that every deliverable aligns with Skift Advisory's standards for accuracy, insight, and storytelling.

• Act as the senior liaison for client leadership, fostering long-term strategic partnerships instead of one-time projects.

• Spearhead business development efforts within target sectors by identifying opportunities, cultivating relationships, and securing high-value projects to actively expand the business portfolio.

• Manage the creation of large-scale proposals and strategic pitches from scoping to winning, applying deep commercial acumen to our pipeline.

• Anticipate capacity needs, identify risks early, and escalate issues with clear recommendations rather than merely providing status updates.

• Represent Skift Advisory as a thought leader, speaker, and panel moderator at significant industry events, including our own Skift Global Forum, transforming on-stage visibility into connections and business opportunities.

• Utilize proprietary research to write reports, document methodologies, and ensure that intellectual property accumulates within the firm rather than residing solely with individuals.

• Mentor and develop Senior Strategists and Associates, building a robust leadership pipeline and enhancing delivery quality across the team.

• Contribute to the growth and scaling of the overall practice by refining methodologies, playbooks, and frameworks, directly impacting how we organize, staff, and introduce new capabilities to the market.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or within a destination marketing/management organization in a strategic planning capacity.

• Top-Tier Consulting Background: Experience at the Principal/Director level in a global strategy firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Strategy&, Deloitte) or a specialized travel/hospitality consultancy is highly preferred.

• Deep Industry Expertise: Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the global travel and tourism sector, its clients, and its dynamics (this is essential, not just desirable).

• Executive Presence: Exceptional skills in managing clients and senior stakeholders, with the capability to lead discussions at the board and C-suite levels, navigate complex dynamics diplomatically, and confidently address senior industry audiences on stage.

• Advanced Strategic Rigor: Proficient in independently framing problems, developing storylines, translating proprietary data into actionable recommendations, and crafting expert-level PowerPoint presentations.

• Education & Languages: A Bachelor's degree is required (MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred). Full proficiency in English is mandatory; fluency in Arabic and Spanish is a significant advantage.

• Global Agility: Willingness to travel internationally (often on short notice, requiring a valid passport and visa eligibility) and the flexibility to support calls across various regions, with a necessary ability to work within the Middle East time zone.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for career advancement within a respected and innovative media company.

• Exposure to the convergence of media, events, and travel intelligence.

• Collaborative, supportive, and remote-friendly work environment.