At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and scale retail strategy consulting, driving transformation for major enterprises.
- Company: Global leader in IT services and consulting with a strong presence in EMEA.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on high-impact programmes and commercial growth.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on retail transformation at the C-suite level.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in consulting, strong EMEA retail network, and expertise in retail strategy.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Our client is a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions with a significant and growing presence across the UK and EMEA markets. They partner with major enterprises to drive large-scale digital and business transformation, with capabilities spanning technology, strategy, and operations. Their Retail Strategic Consulting practice is an area of strategic investment and growth, engaging at board and C-suite level to originate and deliver multi-million-pound transformation engagements across leading EMEA retail organisations. They are recognised for delivering high-impact programmes across digital commerce, supply chain, and customer strategy.
About the Role
This is a Partner/Director-level leadership appointment within the Retail Strategic Consulting practice covering UK and EMEA. The successful candidate will take ownership of leading and scaling the practice, with a clear mandate to drive commercial growth through the cultivation of C-suite and board-level client relationships. You will be responsible for originating multi-million-pound transformation engagements, delivering thought leadership across retail functions including digital commerce, supply chain, and customer strategy, and acting as a trusted strategic advisor to senior retail executives. You will leverage an active and demonstrable board-level network across EMEA to generate pipeline, shape transformation agendas, and position the firm as the strategic partner of choice for major retail enterprises. End-to-end accountability for transformation programme delivery will also form a core part of the mandate.
Key Skills
- Proven senior leadership within a premier consulting firm
- Active, demonstrable board-level network across the EMEA retail landscape
- Strong track record of originating multi-million-pound consulting or transformation engagements
- Deep expertise across retail strategy disciplines including digital commerce, supply chain, and customer strategy
- Proven end-to-end transformation programme delivery within large-scale retail environments
- Exceptional C-suite and board-level stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Strong commercial acumen with a results-driven approach to business development
- Executive presence with the ability to produce and present compelling thought leadership
Nice to Have
- MBA or advanced degree
Location: London, UK (other UK locations considered)
Working Model: Hybrid
Partner - Retail Strategy employer: Wave Search
Wave Search is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous professional development opportunities while working on impactful projects in the public sector. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility, ensuring a healthy work-life balance as you contribute to transformative initiatives in London and beyond.
