Director, Strategic Consulting

PUBLICIS GROUPE•Boston, MA

57d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Director in the Strategic Consulting group, you will play a critical leadership role on Publicis Commerce's Advisory team. You will be responsible for the development of strategic consulting projects in support of some of the largest brands in the world. You will apply and develop your analytical, interpersonal, creative thinking, business management and leadership skills from day one. Your scope will be global and your work will directly impact revenue and will be of critical importance to Profitero+'s strategic initiatives. This role will enable you to work directly with clients to help them solve some of their most pressing business challenges. You will report directly to the lead of our consulting practice and play a critical role in growing the team.

Requirements

At least 8-10 years of relevant omnichannel or eCommerce experience at CPG/brands, retailers, agencies, or management consulting firms
Past relevant experience leading and coaching teams
Comfort level in leading new business proposals and client development
Strong hands-on quantitative analysis skills, including MS office skills: Excel and Powerpoint
High level of EQ - you can put yourself in a client's shoes and operate accordingly
Strong consulting, storyboarding and slide design skills
Excellent project management with a demonstrated ability to organize workstreams, and estimate and deliver on timelines
A high "do to say" ratio
Extremely organized, accountable and process-oriented
An entrepreneurial spirit and high comfort level with ambiguity
A passion to solve some of the retail and CPG industries' most complex and interesting challenges
Technical proficiency with a proven ability to simplify complex data/technology concepts and communicate succinctly

Responsibilities

Lead teams of managers, consultants and analysts to meet & exceed client needs
Guide our retail and CPG clients in accelerating their eCommerce sales & capabilities. This includes strategy, organizational design, assortment planning, marketing, enhancing ways of working, training & educating on eCommerce, and more
Oversee the planning and execution of eCommerce strategy projects, including clear and actionable recommendations
Drive New Business Development and project proposals to current & new clients in pursuit of achieving Strategic Advisory revenue targets
Coordinate with internal sales, marketing, customer success, and insights teams to ensure best practices are developed and shared
Drive innovative thinking and ensure that Profitero+ is on the cutting edge of eCommerce through regular industry research
Be a critical member of a growing team to help shape our strategic focus