Director - Consumer Products and Retail

Capgemini; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Invent is seeking a transformation consultant for the Consumer Products and Retail team. The role involves developing client relationships, delivering strategic solutions, and contributing to business growth. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and personal development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellbeing programs

Training and certifications

Qualifications

• Strong experience in selling and delivering in the consumer products and/or retail sector.
• Current experience in a major consulting firm or industry.
• Proven ability to succeed in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Building trusted client relationships with existing and new accounts.
• Actively selling and delivering strategic consulting solutions.
• Supporting the financial growth of the sector.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Strategic consulting

Job description

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative, and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.

YOUR ROLE

YOUR ROLE

In this role within our Consumer Products and Retail team, you will be responsible for developing senior and trusted relationships with both our existing client base and new clients. Using the extensive network both within Invent and the broader firm, you will interact directly with clients to share your vision for the future of the industry and develop compelling solutions to meet our clients’ needs.

You will also be part of a diverse and ambitious industry team that is growing rapidly, helping to foster a supportive and energised Consumer Products and Retail community. Additionally, you will take ownership or play a leading role in one or more focus accounts within our portfolio to both sell and deliver our next generation of strategy and transformation consulting services.

In this role, you will play a key part in:

1. Building trusted client relationships both with existing and new accounts
2. Demonstrating sector and sub-sector experience and knowledge
3. Actively selling and delivering strategic and transformative consulting solutions to address our clients’ business needs
4. Supporting the financial growth of the sector
5. Supporting the growth and expansion of our team and community

You will also have opportunities to contribute to the business and your personal growth through activities such as:

• Business Development – Leading or contributing to proposals, RFPs, bids, proposition development, client pitches, and hosting clients at events
• Internal contribution – Campaign development, internal think-tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events & activities), offering development
• Learning & development – Training, certifications, and career development activities

YOUR PROFILE

• Strong experience in selling and delivering in the consumer products and/or retail sector, with core capabilities in either marketing and commercial aspects or operational manufacturing/supply chain
• Current experience in a major consulting firm or industry, with a proven ability to succeed in a matrixed organization and to enlist support from peers
• Experience in proposition building and delivery
• Business development – utilizing relationships and networks to generate approximately £2m in consulting revenues (Director level) or around £4m (Vice President level)

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE?

NEED TO KNOW

At Capgemini, we actively promote inclusion and strive to create environments where employees can bring their whole selves to work. We support a healthy work-life balance, embedding hybrid and flexible working arrangements, and investing in employee wellbeing through trained Mental Health Champions and wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

We are committed to social impact, reducing our carbon footprint, and improving digital access. Recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies by Ethisphere for ten years, we do the right thing.

While roles are based in London, Manchester, or Glasgow, flexibility regarding assignment location is required, including periods away from home at short notice.

Our remuneration package includes flexible benefits tailored to individual circumstances and a variable component based on performance.

ABOUT CAPGEMINI

Capgemini is a global leader in business and technology transformation, helping organizations accelerate their digital and sustainable transitions. With over 55 years of heritage, 340,000 employees in more than 50 countries, and 2023 revenues of €22.5 billion, we leverage strengths in AI, cloud, data, and industry expertise to deliver end-to-end solutions.

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Posted on 14 May 2025

Contract type: Permanent

Location: London

Business unit: INVENT

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