Retail Consultant

Consumer Custom Solution- Retail Custom Delivery

Location: London or Manchester

Who we are

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we re able to create trusted intelligence on the world s largest industries for thousands of companies, government organisations and industry professionals in one fully integrated platform.

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, many with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we believe in the power of collaboration and operate as a single company, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers globally. The combination of deep expertise within the industries we serve and an innovative mindset, are unique and fundamental to ongoing success of our business.

Why join GlobalData?

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people and it s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future. Our colleagues are led by a strong management team who offer training, development and coaching that allows both early and experienced talent to progress in their career.

The role

We are currently recruiting Consultants who have an interest and expertise in delivering projects for retailers and retail brands, both in the UK and globally; focusing on critical business intelligence and researching and analysing how consumer behaviours and trends are driving these sectors and are likely to shape future market development.

This is a highly varied role, wherein on any given week, amongst other things, you may find yourself presenting to senior business figures, writing whitepapers, conducting market sizing analysis, researching a niche market opportunity, analysing consumer survey data, or speaking to the media about retail trends.

GlobalData s retail consulting team has a long history of working with many of the world s leading retailers, property firms and those in the financial sector to help them maximise success by developing a thorough understanding of the sector and its likely future performance.

Key Responsibilties

- Facilitate meetings and deliver relevant, impactful client presentations to senior management level to successfully place our full range of services as meaningful solutions to our clients

- Prepare high quality proposals and successfully negotiate to win profitable new business and grow renewals

- Achieve monthly sales revenue targets based on new business, alongside growth of existing subscriptions

- Identify new business and revenue growth opportunities

- Prepare account plans and accurate sales forecasts

- Contribute to the larger business by providing relevant client feedback and intelligence to the product development and marketing teams

- Work proactively and positively with the wider team including Sales, Analysts, Client Services, Marketing and Consultancy, to coordinate and drive the full value of our solutions for our clients.

- Manage the pipeline book of business from opportunity initiation through the delivery lifecycle

- Understand industry trends to be able to proactively suggest ideas and approaches to your clients

What We Look For

- A minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline, ideally from a leading university, or equivalent commercial experience

- 2-5 Years Experience is desirable in Retail, Consulting or Analytical role - but there is some flexibility for a candidate with the right skills and potential

- Are analytically minded, and good with data, yet retain the creativity to resolve the conflicts between multiple information sources.

- Have high-level written and verbal communication skills

- Have a high level of curiosity and understand business processes in the consumer and retail space

- Can conduct in-depth research to produce accurate, high-quality deliverables for our clients

- Can provide clear, well-organised insights and strong recommendations, demonstrating thought leadership Are willing to develop a high level of knowledge and expertise within the retail sector

- Can work effectively as part of a team to ensure content is produced to meet deadlines

- Can assist project teams to strengthen client relationships

- Have the ability to solve problems while displaying enthusiasm and energy

- Have the organisation and initiative to be able to work towards running their own projects