We are looking for
a results-driven Director of Retail Consulting to advise retailers adopting Focal and lead the change management process to maximize Focal’s impact. Reporting to the VP of Customer Success, the Director of Retail Consulting will work with a portfolio of enterprise customers to maximize ROI and ensure continued alignment between key stakeholders of Focal and our customers. In addition, s/he will manage the Retail Consulting team in the UK. An ideal candidate will have extensive experience in retail consulting, change management and team leadership.
What you will be doing
1. Consult with our customers in retail on how to best apply Focal to improve their operations
2. Lead the change management process with our customers as they trial and adopt Focal
3. Maximize efficiency and productivity through process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration
4. Seek and act upon opportunities for expansion within our customers
5. Lead a team of Customer Success Managers/Retail Consultants in the UK
6. Build relationships with and secure support from key stakeholders
7. Work across retail functional silos (merchandising, operations, supply chain) to maximize the value of Focal-generated data
8. Be the voice of the customer to help guide the Focal product roadmap and prioritization
9. Proactively address barriers to success
10. Understand the customer's business, define success criteria, and build plans to exceed expectations
What you need to be successful
11. 8+ years professional experience in retail consulting or change management, ideally within grocers
12. Ability to forge relationships with VP and C level executives
13. Understanding of key success factors, trends, and strategies in UK grocery
14. Proven ability to plan and manage the operational process for maximum efficiency and productivity
15. Ability to streamline and implement new structures and roles that create speed, efficiency, and support rapidly shifting business demands
16. Great understanding of account management and customer success OKRs, KPIs & ROI
17. Excellent communication, presentation, and demonstration skills
18. Ability and desire to work independently in an unstructured environment in locations remote from company HQ
What we offer
We care deeply about the health, happiness, and wellbeing of all of our employees. We offer:
19. Competitive Salary & Attractive Stock
20. Health Insurance
21. Paid Time Off
22. Education grant
Benefits
23. Competitive salary
24. Health Insurance
25. Catered lunches
26. Paid Time Off
27. Quarterly Team Retreats
28. Education grants
29. Meaningful equity-grants in a very fast growing startup that is aiming for an IPO