Sr Industry Strategies Director

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 Hardlines and Softlines– 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 Specialty Retail (Hardlines and Softlines), 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.

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