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Sr Industry Strategies Director

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Bracknell, Berkshire, England
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Bracknell, Berkshire, England
Expert/Leader
The Sr Industry Strategies Director will provide thought leadership at the CXO level for grocery and CPG industries. Responsibilities include supporting the annual Go To Market business plan, executing sales events, and contributing to corporate strategy with a focus on market growth and industry trends. The role demands excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills, along with in-depth industry knowledge.
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Scope

  • The successful candidate will operate at CXO level within our customers, providing thought leadership on business strategy and transformation; leveraging your experience and knowledge of the industry. Your gravitas, acumen and communication skills, will present you as an authoritative expert, representing Blue Yonder capabilities in a business context.
  • Working with the global Industry strategy peers and the senior cross-functional team, you will support the GTM approach according to TAM analysis and industry trends.
  • Support the GTM approach: co-defining the sales plays, industry packaging and messaging, thought leadership content and Partner strategy.

What you’ll do

As a general guide, the role will be divided into the following activities:

Support the Annual Go To Market Business Plan for Grocery/CPG – 50%

  • GTM approach and Budget Interlock plan
  • Performance Analysis and Insights
  • Sales Plays & Sales Play Content Creation
  • Industry packaging, differentiation & industry messaging
  • Thought Leadership Content

     2. Execution of Sales/Events – 40%

  • Sales support at CXO level
  • Participation in Industry events
  • Advisory boards
  • Building strong customer references

    3. Contributing to Corporate Strategy – 10%

  • Industry trends - develop market growth and development plans for expanding industries
  • Support TAM analysis and opportunities
  • Business Cases
  • Investment input (roadmap, acquisitions, etc.)
  • Ecosystem Partnerships
  • Business models

What we are looking for

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in Grocery/CPG, with a focus on industry-specific strategies
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand complex industry trends and drivers
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships and influence key industry stakeholders
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results
  • Experience in a team-based selling environment.
  • Exceptional presentation, facilitation, communication and negotiation skills.

Our Values

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values

Diversity, Inclusion, Value & Equity (DIVE) is our strategy for fostering an inclusive environment we can be proud of. Check out Blue Yonder's inaugural Diversity Report which outlines our commitment to change, and our video celebrating the differences in all of us in the words of some of our associates from around the world.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Blue Yonder London, England Office

Level 17 30 St Mary Axe , London, London, United Kingdom, EC3A 8EP

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