Strategic Planning & Enterprise Development Director

About Yod

Yod Abyssinia was established in 2003 with a mission to Yod Abyssinia Cultural Restaurant, one of the pioneering and most reputable cultural restaurants in Addis Ababa that has been introducing proudly the Ethiopian hospitality through diverse cuisines, culture, dance, and music for the last 20 years that meet the need of tourists, business travelers diaspora’s. Currently Yod is engaged in Cultural restaurant, International hotel, Travel and Tour and coffee processing businesses.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. As we continue to grow and enhance our operations, we seek skilled professionals to join our team in the following role.

Key Responsibilities

• Led the development of long-term strategic plans aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overall strategic business priorities.
• Analyze market trends to identify opportunities for growth and competitive advantages.
• Manage the annual strategic planning process, ensure timely completion of all deliverables.
• Develop financial models to assess the feasibility of strategic initiatives and investments.
• Evaluate existing business models to identify areas for process improvement and optimization.
• Develop business cases for new initiatives, including cost-benefit analysis and risk assessments.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the strategic planning & marketing team, ensuring high-performance outcomes.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with long-term strategic goals.

About You

Required qualifications

• Educational Background: - MA/BA in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Hotel Management and related fields.
• Experience : - 5/8 years of related experience

Skills: -

• Strategic Thinking,
• Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, customer service, communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Market Analysis,
• Business Development,
• Performance Metrics,
• Negotiation Skills,
• Financial Acumen