Senior Director

Overview

North Highland, a leading change and transformation consultancy, seeks a Director of Retail & Consumer Goods Management Consulting based in London. The Director will partner with the Portfolio Leader to shape strategy, deliver solutions, and grow the Retail business unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead both business development and solution delivery (change management, project management) across the Retail & Consumer Goods sector.
• Develop and deliver in depth, long term solutions that align with client goals.
• Use creativity and strategic thinking to address client challenges and propose value adding solutions.
• Build and nurture client and internal relationships to drive results and growth.
• Identify, pitch, and sell solutions that deliver real value through North Highland's holistic consulting approach.
• Deeply understand the full range of capabilities - Strategy, Technology, People & Change, Experience Design, Process & Business Analysis, Data & Analytics, Programme & Project Management, and Professional Staffing.
• Position yourself as a thought leader through networking, speaking, writing, and community engagement.
• Manage relationships with prestigious London clients, engaging in some travel.
• Leverage training programmes for continuous development and business growth projects.
• Contribute to local community projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior level management consulting or advisory experience; Big4 experience preferred.
• Experience consulting within Retail & Consumer Goods.
• Strong credibility, ability to build consensus and activate collaboration with clients and teams.
• Creative ingenuity and proven ability to craft simple solutions for complex challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self awareness and commitment to continuous development.
• Experience in supporting business expansion within existing accounts and creating new opportunities.
• Proposal development and sales experience of business solutions.
• Track record of leading large, complex engagement teams and delivering results.
• Successful client account growth experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; master's or professional certifications are a plus.

Benefits & Total Rewards

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible time off.
• Private medical plan.
• Health cash plan.
• Workplace savings scheme, including ISAs and GIAs.
• Enhanced parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom; no visa sponsorship is available.