Head of Strategy & Innovation
Hassett ·www.hassett.com.au
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ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is an innovative Australian technology business developing an AI-driven UX platform that is transforming the way organisations engage with their customers. Having built a highly scalable platform and established a strong presence across multiple international markets, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth. With significant investment in innovation and a clear commercial vision, they are focused on expanding their market presence while continuing to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organisation where strategy, innovation and commercial thinking are highly valued. Working alongside an experienced leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping the future direction of a business with ambitious global growth plans.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting directly to the Co-Founders, the Head of Strategy & Innovation will play a pivotal role in defining and executing the company's commercial growth strategy. You will work across commercial strategy, go-to-market execution, product commercialisation, AI innovation and corporate growth initiatives, helping translate complex business opportunities into practical outcomes.
Working across multiple functions including sales, product, customer success, marketing and operations, you will influence strategic decision-making while driving initiatives that improve scalability, commercial performance and customer value.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Our client is an innovative Australian technology business developing an AI-driven UX platform that is transforming the way organisations engage with their customers. Having built a highly scalable platform and established a strong presence across multiple international markets, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth. With significant investment in innovation and a clear commercial vision, they are focused on expanding their market presence while continuing to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organisation where strategy, innovation and commercial thinking are highly valued. Working alongside an experienced leadership team, you'll play a key role in shaping the future direction of a business with ambitious global growth plans.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting directly to the Co-Founders, the Head of Strategy & Innovation will play a pivotal role in defining and executing the company's commercial growth strategy. You will work across commercial strategy, go-to-market execution, product commercialisation, AI innovation and corporate growth initiatives, helping translate complex business opportunities into practical outcomes.
Working across multiple functions including sales, product, customer success, marketing and operations, you will influence strategic decision-making while driving initiatives that improve scalability, commercial performance and customer value.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute commercial growth and go-to-market strategies
- Refine market positioning, pricing, value propositions and commercial offerings
- Partner with senior leadership to improve sales effectiveness and revenue growth
- Translate AI capabilities into commercially valuable customer solutions
- Identify opportunities to improve business operations through AI-driven innovation
- Build executive-level business cases, strategic plans and investment proposals
- Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives from concept through to execution
- Support major client engagements and identify opportunities for account expansion
- Contribute to corporate development initiatives including partnerships, investment and strategic growth opportunities
- Present strategic recommendations and insights to founders and executive stakeholders
- Experience within management consulting, commercial strategy, corporate development, business operations, GTM strategy or a similar strategic role
- Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience supporting revenue growth initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to develop business cases, pricing models, executive presentations and strategic recommendations
- Experience leading cross-functional projects involving senior stakeholders
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
- The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
- Exposure to AI, SaaS, technology or other high-growth digital businesses will be highly regarded
- Experience within venture-backed, scale-up or innovation-led organisations will be advantageous
- Work directly alongside experienced founders and executive leaders
- A genuine opportunity to influence the strategy and growth of an internationally expanding technology business
- Exposure to cutting-edge AI technology and innovation
- Broad commercial responsibilities with significant autonomy and ownership
- A highly collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where ideas are encouraged and impact is recognised
- Competitive remuneration package, with long-term career growth opportunities
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