Roles and missions of the Strategy Director
A Strategy Director is an essential member of the management team. They plan and develop strategies to achieve objectives and desired results. The main roles and missions of a Strategy Director include :
Development of short- and long-term strategies: a Strategy Director is responsible for devising strategic plans to achieve an organization's objectives.
Assessing risks and opportunities: a Strategy Director must evaluate the potential of different opportunities and the risks associated with the company.
Identifying key success factors and obstacles: a Strategy Director must identify the various factors that can contribute to success, and the obstacles to be overcome in order to achieve these objectives.
Developing and implementing action plans and programs: a Strategy Director must develop and implement action plans and programs to achieve defined objectives.
Resource management: a Strategy Director is responsible for resource and budget management, as well as the appropriate allocation of resources.
Supervision of management team: a Strategy Director is responsible for supervising the management team.
Salary and career development for Strategy Directors
The salary of a strategy director is very attractive. Depending on experience, gross annual salary in France can vary significantly:
0 to 2 years: between €40,000 and €55,000
2 to 5 years: between €55,000 and €70,000
5 to 10 years: between €70,000 and €90,000
10 to 15 years: between €90,000 and €120,000
Over 15 years: more than €120,000
This salary can be considerably boosted by bonuses and benefits in kind, such as company cars and business trips. A Strategy Director has the possibility of moving on to other professions to develop his/her career:
Project Director
Marketing Director
Strategy Consultant
Sales Director
General manager
