Strategy Manager

Overview

Salary:
Competitive Plus Benefits.

Location:

London Store Support Centre, London, EC1M 6HA
. Contract type:
Permanent. Business area:
Finance & Business Development. Closing date: 10 February 2026. Requisition : .

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. For a FTSE business, we move incredibly fast. When we’re not handling projects, we’re helping all corners of the wider group with what they’re trying to achieve. And around here, you can see the results of your work as soon as you walk into a store, which gives you a real sense of purpose and responsibility.

Better still, the team around you will listen to your ideas and opinions, and you’ll have every chance to try something new. The sheer scale and complexity of our set-up means there’s always something else around the corner, and we’ll help and support you every step of the way. We’re trusted to get on with it. So get ready to make things happen here.

Date of Role Commencement - May  26

Location – Hybrid (approx. 2 days per week in our London office)

Join our dynamic Group Strategy team at Sainsbury’s, where we sit at the heart of shaping the future direction of our renowned brands, including Sainsbury’s, Argos, and Nectar. We work collaboratively to define and incubate strategic initiatives that will drive business success both now and in the future.

Our team operates across the business, ensuring a vital link between strategy and delivery, and providing exposure to a wide variety of business functions and stakeholders. If you’re passionate about retail and enjoy working at pace in a high-impact environment, this is your chance to make a real difference.

As a Strategy Manager, you will work closely with Directors and Heads of Strategy to analyse opportunities, develop recommendations, and prepare presentations for senior leaders. Your day-to-day will involve supporting and managing projects that span our entire portfolio, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing insights that shape our Next Level Strategy through to 2027 and beyond.

You will play an integral role in building business cases for Board approval, driving the ongoing business strategy process, and forging relationships across teams including Strategy Finance and Customer Insights & Data. This varied role offers the unique opportunity to gain a holistic view of our business, while leading the development and implementation of key projects that will shape our future.

You will have demonstrable experience in a strategic consulting environment or in-house strategy team, with a keen interest in the retail sector. Your ability to perform and communicate insightful analyses, combined with proficiency in core consulting tools and methods, will enable you to answer critical strategic questions and influence stakeholders at all levels.

You are highly organised, thrive in collaborative settings, and can manage projects efficiently. Your communication and presentation skills are exemplary, and you are comfortable developing materials for senior audiences with a meticulous attention to detail. You are motivated, proactive, and eager to contribute new perspectives to help our business evolve.

Demonstrable experience delivering structured strategy projects within a consulting environment, with background from a top‑tier strategy firm (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, BCG, LEK, Oliver Wyman, OC&C) highly desirable

• Demonstrable understanding of the retail industry, customer behaviour and competitive landscape
• Evidenced expertise in applying data analytics, leveraging strategic frameworks, and employing robust analytical and data manipulation skills to address and resolve complex business challenges
• Experience interpreting financial reports and constructing economic models/business cases
• Proficient user of Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across teams and at senior management level

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and…