Does shaping the future excite you? Are you inspired by blending your passions and career? At Slalom, we are driven by diversity of thought, curiosity, and authenticity. We recognize that no two journeys are the same. Whether you embody all these qualities or you are energized by loving your work and life, we want to hear from you!
Who You'll Work With
Our purpose is to help people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all- this guides everything we do.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Global Industry Leader to drive Slalom's growth in Retail & Consumer Goods. The Retail industry is at the forefront of driving innovations around connecting with the consumer, across digital and physical channels. Hyper-personalized experiences, product design informed by AI driven consumer insight, frictionless payment and checkout experiences, and the monetization of data are just a few examples of where Retail is leading the way in innovation.
Globally, our Retail clients count on us for our deep industry knowledge and experience, helping them to redefine what's possible and enact lasting change. From luxury retail to grocery, consumer packaged goods to food brands, airlines to cruise lines, Slalom's comprehensive experience touches multiple industry segments and solution areas. We are looking for a passionate leader for our Global Retail & Consumer Goods Community who inspires growth and transformation for our clients and people. You will be setting the vision and managing the direction for this industry at Slalom, backed by a deep team of talent across our markets and global teams.
This is a role with one of Slalom's global teams - we are open to hiring in many locations and travel will be required as needed by our clients.
What You'll Do
Set the vision for and lead the direction of the Global Retail & Consumer Goods Industry at Slalom; establish industry targets and develop overall Retail & Consumer Goods industry strategy
Partner with account leaders to develop growth plans and drive accountability to achieve targets
Advise clients on business and technology transformations working with senior business and functional leaders to understand key business drivers, define strategic needs, and develop future business capabilities leveraging industry best practices
Mature our Retail & Consumer Goods industry community, develop our experts and industry offerings, and sharing our stories
Ensure the interconnections between the business processes, technology, data, and people work together to drive performance throughout the enterprise
Drive connections and strategy with our Global Partners to best serve our Retail & Consumer Goods clients together
Serve as a leader within our Global Industry Community and steward of Slalom's core values, demonstrating a daily growth mindset and passion for people
Contribute to business development and solutioning conversations across multiple Slalom markets & clients
What You'll Bring
You will enjoy this role if you have a passion for building expertise in Retail & Consumer Goods that enables you to work with our clients to solve their most critical and complex business challenges.
You will enjoy this role if you enjoy an entrepreneurial environment. This includes driving significant growth with our clients, transformational outcomes, and creating new approaches to reach those outcomes.
You will keep an eye on major trends and technology disruptions and be able to identify and advise clients on opportunities created by those disruptions.
At least 10 years of experience working in the retail & consumer goods industry- ideally within luxury retail to grocery, consumer packaged goods, food brands, airlines or cruise lines.
Experience in the areas of strategy, merchandising, pricing, operations, consumer engagement and supply chain.
Experience regularly attended industry conferences and shared learnings with other Industry Practitioners and clients.
Experience presenting/speaking at an industry conference, hosting an industry-focused expert panel, and/or publishing in an industry publication.
Be responsible for setting and achieving ambitious 5-year financial targets across our diverse markets. This entails a keen focus on identifying industry trends and growth areas, allowing you to craft insightful thought leadership and innovative solutions.
Pinpoint strategic accounts within the industry and collaborate across markets to formulate effective account strategies. Actively seek out target/greenfield accounts, taking the lead in negotiating and driving new Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
Play a crucial role in supporting procurement and pricing strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of the industry.
Cultivate marketing and alliance partnerships to enhance our market presence.
Commit to industry learning and development. By staying abreast of emerging trends and fostering alliances, you will contribute to the continuous growth and success of our organization.
Advanced experience and leadership in the areas of:
Competitive Research & Analysis
Benchmarking
Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development
Operating Model Development
Business Case Development
Business Process Design & Implementation
Program Management
Executive Stakeholder Management
Business & Technical Transformation
Change Management
Account Leadership
About Us
Slalom is a next-generation professional services company creating value at the intersection of business, technology, and humanity. With our fiercely human approach, we deeply understand our customers-and their customers-to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by over 700 technology partners, our nearly 12,000 team members in eight countries and 49 offices help people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all.We're honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For eight years running. Learn more at slalom.com.
Compensation and Benefits
Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer additional benefits such as a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being related expenses as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.
EEO and Accommodations
Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process. Does shaping the future excite you? Are you inspired by blending your passions and career? At Slalom, we are driven by diversity of thought, curiosity, and authenticity. We recognize that no two journeys are the same. Whether you embody all these qualities or you are energized by loving your work and life, we want to hear from you!
