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Director - Consumer Sector - Retail Strategy, North America

Director - Consumer Sector - Retail Strategy, North America

Simon-KucherChicago, IL, United States
30+ days ago
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Director - Consumer Sector - Retail Strategy, North America

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Simon-Kucher's sole focus is on unlocking better growth for our clients, increasing their long-term sales, value, and profit. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – customer engagement, product, pricing, innovation, marketing, distribution, and sales.

Our Americas division includes industry practices in Consumer, Financial Services, Industrials, and Software, Media & Telecom. Our Americas teams are based in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Toronto, Mexico City, Santiago, and Sao Paolo. We value the expertise and perspectives each of our diverse colleagues brings to the table and encourage collaboration across offices and disciplines.

Our Consumer consulting teams are made up of industry-leading strategists with extensive experience in Retail, Consumer Goods, and Leisure, Travel, & Tourism. Thanks to our talent and expertise, we are equipped to respond to the most pressing challenges in the Consumer industry, providing clear, and actionable guidance to our clients using data, deep analytics, research, and behavioral science. Our Consumer consulting offerings are strengthened by a team of dedicated consultants led by partners globally.

Whether designing growth, go-to-market, and innovation strategies, enhancing, and innovating on product, pricing and promotion strategies with behavioral economics, thinking through commercial topics of omni-channel, consumer segmentation, assortment optimization, our Consumer practice brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and pragmatism to every business challenge. We are looking for talented individuals to support and amplify the growth of this dynamic Consumer industry team in North America.

What Makes Us Special

  • Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
  • Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
  • Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office.
  • Prioritize your health and well-being. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
  • Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching. Our Employee Bonus Opportunity Program ensures that when our firm grows, you grow with us.
  • Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.

How You Will Create An Impact

  • As a Director, you will be a vital member of our Consumer consulting team focused on Retail strategy, driving value-based outcomes while contributing to Simon-Kucher's culture and success.
  • Cultivate trusted-partner client relationships, source project opportunities, and develop project proposals that lead to revenue generation.
  • Bring knowledge across commercial and go-to-market topics within retail including but not limited to pricing strategy and setting, promotion effectiveness, markdowns and clearance optimization, assortment optimization and white space identification, merchandising and value proposition, consumer segmentation, loyalty program design, and omnichannel strategies.
  • Have deep expertise in sub-industries within Retail, such as specialty retail, apparel / fashion, footwear, retail services across brick-and-mortar stores and online channels.
  • Lead and guide a large and incredibly talented team of junior consultants to develop innovative and actionable insights and recommendations using data, analytics, and market research that deliver impactful recommendations for clients.
  • High-energy, hands-on, creative consulting leader who can work with clients, staff, and Partners in a non-hierarchical model.
  • Effectively develop project team members by providing coaching, training, and feedback. Demonstrate an elevated level of empathy and emotional intelligence when managing conflict and / or communicating change.
  • Owner of multiple client engagements and projects within Consumer sector, specifically Retail organizations. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, scale, and manage delivery which balances customer success, project profitability, and employee satisfaction.
  • Actively participate in proposal development and pre-sales meetings with potential new clients to address their needs, priorities, and challenges, while expanding SK's commercial growth strategy footprint, offerings, and client base.
  • Proactively steer the continued growth and development of Simon-Kucher's Consumer sector, specializing in Retail practice by contributing to priorities (e.g., developing new capabilities, supporting thought leadership articles / research relevant for clients), by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities (e.g., lead generation, new content creation, supporting end-to-end proposal development, and participating in client pitches), and proactively pursuing follow-on opportunities with existing clients.
  • Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to our clients' businesses.
  • Analyze existing processes and tools and recommend opportunities for continued improvement.

    • Your Profile

  • Outstanding drive, determination, and desire to be part of a growing, top-tier consulting firm.
  • Strong knowledge of and passion for the Consumer sector, with specific focus on the Retail industry.
  • An undergraduate degree is required; MS, MA, MBA, or other advanced degree is preferred.
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in a professional services environment, ideally in management consulting, serving the Consumer sector, specifically the Retail industry.
  • Proven business consulting expertise in commercial and go-to-market topics.
  • Access to an existing network within the Consumer Retail industry in North America, preferably with senior executives within Retail organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain deep relationships with senior clients.
  • Demonstrated record of achievement in selling and managing new and follow-on engagements.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to distill insights / takeaways from large sets of data.
  • Demonstrated record of solving complex problems, directing teams, and completing challenging project activities within tight project timelines.
  • Record of accomplishment of managing multiple engagements, including work plans, deliverables, budgets and schedules, and accounts receivable.
  • Effective presentation and communication abilities to succinctly present findings, takeaways, and key recommendations to a senior audience.
  • Proven ability to build, grow, and maintain a high-performing consulting team.
  • Highly inclusive and empathetic approach to leadership and team management that enables tangible return for clients and fosters cooperation across teams.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work seamlessly and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel at least 25% of the time.

    • The pay range for this position in New York is $215,000-$250,000 / year. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year, medical / dental / vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

    About Simon-Kucher

    Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients.We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.

    Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or militarily status, or any other legally protected status.

    We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.

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