Sr. Director, Retail Strategy, Analytics, Innovation

Samsung Electronics•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Sr. Director of Retail Strategy, Analytics, and Innovation role will allow for strategy, data-driven decision making, and innovation ensuring a consistent and scalable retail vision. This role will translate insights into actionable strategies that drive growth, elevate customer experience, and accelerate continuous improvement across the retail ecosystem.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Data Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 15+ years of experience in retail strategy, analytics, or a related field, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
Experience with consulting firm preferred.

Nice To Haves

Proven track record of developing and implementing successful retail strategies that drive revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
Strong expertise in data analytics, business intelligence, and predictive modeling tools.
In-depth knowledge of emerging technologies and their application in retail operations.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach and a passion for innovation.

Responsibilities

Define and drive a unified retail strategy across Samsung Experience Stores (SES), Mobile eXperience (MX) Retail and Consumer Electronics (CE) Retail ensuring alignment and cohesion in retail operations.
Own retail performance analytics, KPIs, and reporting to deliver actionable insights that inform decisions on assortment, staffing, customer experience, and drive accountability.
Lead pilots and innovation initiatives (new formats, digital tools, customer experience enhancements, AI), scaling proven concepts across channels and categories.
Partner with backend operations and store leadership to identify process improvements, standardize best practices, and embed a culture of data-driven optimization.
Develop and implement strategies to enhance the overall customer experience across all retail channels, ensuring a seamless and personalized journey.
Build and nurture a high-performing team by fostering professional development, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.
Conduct regular competitive analysis to identify market trends, benchmark performance, and uncover opportunities for differentiation.
Utilize advanced statistical techniques to analyze large/complex data sets and develop predictive models for anticipated outcomes.
Define a data strategy and partner with key internal teams to develop a roadmap and infrastructure to support current and future business needs.
Drive execution of projects by understanding strategic needs, setting priorities, removing barriers and obstacles, and allocating resources correctly.