North Highland
Director - Retail & Consumer Products

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As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.
We're seeking a Director in London aligned to the Retail & CPG Industry to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact.
Summary
North Highland is looking to hire a Director level Management Consultant to play a leading role in growing our Retail & Consumer Goods portfolio of business. Working closely with the London Portfolio leader, this is a unique opportunity to develop and execute a strategy and vision, and with your skills, grow and lead the Retail business unit in one of the UK’s most unique Management Consultancies.
You Will
- Lead the execution of go-to-market strategies for account growth initiatives, contributing to revenue growth and client development across FTSE 100 Retail organizations.
- Lead workstreams and client engagements across capabilities including Strategy, Technology, People & Change, Data & Analytics, and Program & Project Management.
- Lead a team of North Highland Consultants, both on projects and as a career coach.
- Contribute to thought leadership efforts through industry participation, client insights, and collaboration across internal and external networks.
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Ideally, We'd Like
- Demonstrable Director-level management consulting, advisory, professional services and/or Big 4 consulting experience. Previous experience consulting within Retail & Consumer Products is required.
- Experience developing and activating growth & expansion strategies across clients in the Retail, Grocer, and CPG sector.
- Experience and expertise working with senior client stakeholders in the Digital & Technology functions. Shaping and running multi-year multi-million-dollar tech strategy & delivery engagements. Digital & Tech Transformation experience across large-scale delivery, Workforce Transformation (Op Model, OD, Ways of Working).
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in ways proven to drive desired business impact.
- A demonstrated track record of leading large, complex consulting engagements, including roles that involved building relationships with senior-level executives.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. A master's degree and/or professional certifications are bonuses.


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Total Rewards associated with this position include a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Unique perks include flexible time off, a private medical plan, a health cash plan, a workplace savings scheme (including ISAs and GIAs), and enhanced parental leave.
Important Notes
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.
- North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. 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. We handle all information in accordance with local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.
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