Job Description
We Are: Accenture Strategy. Through deep industry expertise, analytics and insights, we empower clients to survive and thrive in the new, the now and the unknown. To stay agile in a world dominated by change, the C-suite must keep the core business running while simultaneously identifying and investing in the new. Accenture Strategy consulting enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology.
You Are: To succeed in today's fast-paced industry, clients must expect the unexpected and have the right blend of digital strength, marketplace differentiation and strategic operations. Accenture helps clients achieve all of that - and more. We live in a digital world where industries are colliding and the path to profitability is shifting, forcing resources and retailers to fundamentally change their business models. It is an era of change everywhere where digitization is ubiquitous and happening at scale. Depending on growth from stores is an idea of the past. In the near future, all growth will come from digital or be influenced by it.
Strategy professionals help clients develop corporate strategies, make strategic M&A decisions, structure effective business and operating models, and transform their business, all in an effort to grow their business while maintaining or reducing costs.
Business Strategy professionals help General Managers of Business Units with issues such as assessing business performance, instilling business simplification strategies, reinventing a broken business, and entering new markets for growth.
The Work: Provides solutions to complex business problems for areas(s) of responsibility where analysis of situations requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives.
Involved in setting strategic direction to establish near term goals for area of responsibility
Interacts with senior management levels at a client and/or within Accenture, which involves negotiating or influencing on significant matters.
Manages large teams and/or work efforts (in in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture.
Here’s What You Need: 5+ years of Strategy consulting experience from a Tier 1 consulting firm or equivalent in an internal consulting role.
5+ years of experience working at the intersection of Business and Technology
5+ years experience focusing in the Retail or CPG industries, with a high preference for those with Apparel and Merchandising experience
A University Degree is required for this position
Bonus Points if: Practical knowledge and understanding of Analytics and Digital technologies
Understanding of what is takes for a strategy to be executed
Must have a high-level understanding on how ecosystems fit into the digital world, and how digital technology is changing business
Well networked with client executives in the Canadian Corporate landscape
Demonstrated ability to leverage network and experience to originate opportunities, pipeline, and Consulting deals
Experience running large complex transformative programs
Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team- oriented environment
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership and management skills
Ability to prioritize the issues and present solutions
Ability to shape a value proposition
Ability to hold conversations with C-suite level clients
Experience with Market Entry, Pricing, Market Agenda
Experience driving major transformations from an efficiency and effectiveness angle
ZBX experience and skills preferred
Master's Degree
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