Retail Consultant
Consumer Custom Solution- Retail Custom Delivery
Location: London or Manchester
GlobalData’s retail consulting team has a long history of working with many of the world’s leading retailers, property firms and those in the financial sector to help them maximise success by developing a thorough understanding of the sector and its likely future performance.
We are currently recruiting Consultants who have an interest and expertise in delivering projects for retailers and retail brands, both in the UK and globally; focusing on critical business intelligence and researching and analysing how consumer behaviours and trends are driving these sectors and are likely to shape future market development.
This is a highly varied role, wherein on any given week, amongst other things, you may find yourself presenting to senior business figures, writing whitepapers, conducting market sizing analysis, researching a niche market opportunity, analysing consumer survey data, or speaking to the media about retail trends.
- Facilitate meetings and deliver relevant, impactful client presentations to senior management level to successfully place our full range of services as meaningful solutions to our clients
- Prepare high quality proposals and successfully negotiate to win profitable new business and grow renewals
- Achieve monthly sales revenue targets based on new business, alongside growth of existing subscriptions
- Identify new business and revenue growth opportunities
- Prepare account plans and accurate sales forecasts
- Contribute to the larger business by providing relevant client feedback and intelligence to the product development and marketing teams
- Work proactively and positively with the wider team including Sales, Analysts, Client Services, Marketing and Consultancy, to coordinate and drive the full value of our solutions for our clients.
- Manage the pipeline book of business from opportunity initiation through the delivery lifecycle
- Understand industry trends to be able to proactively suggest ideas and approaches to your clients
What We Look For
- A minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline, ideally from a leading university, or equivalent commercial experience
- 2-5 Years’ Experience is desirable in Retail, Consulting or Analytical role - but there is some flexibility for a candidate with the right skills and potential
- Are analytically minded, and good with data, yet retain the creativity to resolve the conflicts between multiple information sources.
- Have high-level written and verbal communication skills
- Have a high level of curiosity and understand business processes in the consumer and retail space
- Can conduct in-depth research to produce accurate, high-quality deliverables for our clients
- Can provide clear, well-organised insights and strong recommendations, demonstrating thought leadership Are willing to develop a high level of knowledge and expertise within the retail sector
- Can work effectively as part of a team to ensure content is produced to meet deadlines
- Can assist project teams to strengthen client relationships
- Have the ability to solve problems while displaying enthusiasm and energy
- Have the organisation and initiative to be able to work towards running their own projects
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Location: Manchester
Posted: Aug. 27, 2024, 11:56 p.m.
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