Retail Director

AlixPartners GmbH; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director in the Retail team to lead client engagements and drive impactful change. This role demands a blend of consulting expertise and retail operational knowledge, allowing you to work alongside experienced professionals. You will manage teams, implement solutions across various retail workstreams, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. The firm embraces a hybrid work model, providing flexibility while prioritizing employee well-being. If you're passionate about retail and eager to achieve ambitious results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Flexible Time-off Policies

Financial/Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA with a strong academic record.
• Extensive experience in consulting and retail operations.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and manage a team effectively.
• Implement solutions across various retail workstreams.
• Drive change and achieve results under time pressure.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Financial Literacy

Relationship Management

Consulting Experience

Retail Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Master's Degree

MBA

Degree in Business, Finance or Engineering

Job description

Client Services - Performance and Technology - Experienced Professional

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

What you’ll do

As a Director in the Retail team, you will be responsible for the overall leadership of client engagement, while managing a team of AlixPartners’ individuals below you. Our projects are often short, sharp and focussed on results, so 80/20 will be key in managing to find the right outcome for the client at a fast pace. You will then be expected to lead the implementation and be hands-on with clients to actually drive change.

As a Director you will require both a strong suite of consulting experience and also retail operational knowledge. You can expect to work alongside experienced staff with practical, real-world experience that can swiftly identify opportunities and real issues. You will be conducting complex and high impact work coupled with a tailored approach with rigorous but pragmatic analysis and outstanding program leadership.

What you’ll need

• Master’s degree and / or an MBA, and evidence of a strong academic record.
• A degree in Business, Finance or Engineering is preferable but not essential.
• Extensive and relevant experience preferably with a mix of consulting and industry (a mixture of consulting and industry).
• Expertise in implementing solutions in multiple workstreams of our Retail offering, from growth to cost cutting: pricing/promotions, range rationalisation, direct sourcing, indirect sourcing, operating model optimisation, store footprint optimisation, store labour, e-commerce channel improvement, cost-out programmes overall, due diligences, etc.
• Extensive network within the U.K. retail industry
• Deep understanding of business issues and the ability to communicate them effectively to team leaders and clients.
• Willingness to build professional and personal growth by working in high-impact situations under time-pressure.
• True passion for achieving ambitious results.
• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills along with strong financial literacy and modelling.
• Passion for retail and a contributor to / participant in industry events / conferences.
• Passion to mentor and lead a team of individuals within the Retail team.
• Excellent relationship management with c-suite stakeholders while achieving results.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of an additional language would be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee’s needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well-being, time-off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long-term planning.

The benefit type and level differ per location.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran , or disability.