Vice President of Strategic Planning
Company Description
Zealous General Trading L.L.C. (ZEALOUS LLC) is a UAE-based retail apparel and fashion company known for fashion-forward collections that cater to diverse tastes and styles. With a growing team of dedicated professionals, the company focuses on sourcing and curating trendy and chic apparel from leading designers and brands. ZEALOUS LLC is committed to elevating the fashion retail experience through exceptional quality, distinctive design, and attentive customer service. The organization leverages modern technologies to deliver seamless shopping experiences online and in-store, with a strong customer-centric focus. Team members join a dynamic environment that values innovation, style, and empowering customers to express themselves through fashion. Role Description The Vice President of Strategic Planning is a full-time remote role responsible for shaping and driving the company’s long-term growth and competitive positioning. This role oversees the development and execution of strategic business plans, including market entry strategies, portfolio diversification, and operational efficiency initiatives across retail channels. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting market and competitive analyses, evaluating financial and commercial implications of strategic options, and collaborating with executive leadership to prioritize and implement key initiatives. The Vice President will work closely with merchandising, marketing, finance, and operations teams to ensure alignment between strategic objectives and execution, including performance tracking and continuous improvement. This role also provides thought leadership on emerging trends in fashion retail and technology, guiding the company’s response to evolving customer expectations.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong Strategic Planning and Business Planning skills to define long-term direction and translate strategy into actionable plans. Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills and Market Research capabilities to interpret data, assess market dynamics, and identify growth opportunities. Candidates should possess sound Finance knowledge to evaluate investments, model scenarios, and support data-driven decision-making. Candidates should possess proven leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills to influence and drive initiatives across teams. Candidates should possess excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex ideas clearly to executive leadership and broader stakeholders. Relevant experience in fashion, retail, or consumer goods, ideally in a senior strategic or corporate development role, is highly beneficial. An advanced degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (e.g., MBA) is preferred, along with experience in remote and multicultural work environments.