VP Retail CPG Competency Leader

Company Overview and Culture
EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global analytics and digital solutions company that partners with clients to improve business outcomes and unlock growth. Bringing together deep domain expertise with robust data, powerful analytics, cloud, and AI, we create agile, scalable solutions and execute complex operations for the world's leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media, and retail, among others. Focused on creating value from data for driving faster decision-making and transforming operating models, EXL was founded on the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. Headquartered in New York, our team is over 40,000 strong, with more than 50 offices spanning six continents. For information, visit www.exlservice.com.
For the past 20 years, EXL has worked as a strategic partner and won awards in its approach to helping its clients solve business challenges such as digital transformation, improving customer experience, streamlining business operations, taking products to market faster, improving corporate finance, building models to become compliant more quickly with new regulations, turning volumes of data into business opportunities, creating new channels for growth and better adapting to change. The business operates within four business units: Insurance, Health, Analytics, and Emerging businesses.
Analytics Retail/CPG Competency Leader
EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company that partners with clients to improve business outcomes and unlock growth. By bringing together deep domain expertise with robust data, powerful analytics, cloud, artificial intelligence ("AI") and machine learning ("ML"), we create agile, scalable solutions and execute complex operations for the world's leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media, and retail, among others. Focused on driving faster decision-making and transforming operating models, EXL was founded on the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. Headquartered in New York, our team is over 47,000 strong, with more than 50 offices spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.
The Retail & Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Competency Leader at EXL will be responsible for driving the growth and success of our practice focused on the retail and CPG sectors in the field of data and analytics services. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, industry knowledge, and leadership abilities to deliver innovative solutions to our retail and CPG clients. The Competency Leader will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies that address the unique challenges and opportunities in the retail and CPG industry. The Leader will provide strategic leadership, drive revenue growth, deliver high-impact analytics solutions, and manage a team of analytics professionals. This role requires exceptional leadership abilities, industry expertise, and a strong focus on achieving key business results.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Practice Development:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive growth strategy for the retail and CPG practice, aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders in the retail and CPG industry.
• Stay updated on industry trends, consumer behaviors, and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the practice.

2. Client Engagement:

• Act as a trusted advisor to retail and CPG clients, understanding their business needs, and providing tailored data and analytics solutions.
• Lead client engagements, including scoping projects, defining deliverables, and managing successful project execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery of projects within agreed timelines and budgets.

3. Team Leadership:

• Build and manage a high-performing team of data scientists, analysts, and consultants, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and innovation.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, supporting their professional development and career growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and ensure the team's productivity and effectiveness.

4. Thought Leadership:

• Establish the company and the retail and CPG practice as a thought leader through speaking engagements, whitepapers, industry conferences, and other relevant forums.
• Contribute to the development of intellectual property, methodologies, and best practices specific to the retail and CPG domain.

Key elements for the role:

• 15+ years of experience in the retail and/or consumer packaged goods industry, with a focus on data and analytics.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and growing a practice or business unit in the retail and CPG domain.
• Strong knowledge of data analytics techniques, tools, and platforms relevant to the retail and CPG industry.
• Excellent understanding of retail and CPG business processes, including supply chain management, pricing, marketing, and consumer insights.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence clients and stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business administration, marketing, data science). Advanced degree preferred.
• Preferably MBA

Corporate Social Responsibility
A socially and environmentally conscious corporate organization, the EXL family understands its larger responsibilities towards employees, clients, investors and the society. We believe in actively and consistently investing in the future of the communities in which we operate. It is this belief of achieving the next level of excellence in driving social change that our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program delivers on.
What we offer

• EXL offers an exciting, dynamic, fast paced and innovative environment, which brings together a group of sharp and entrepreneurial professionals who are eager to influence business decisions. From your very first day, you have the opportunity to work closely with highly experienced, world class Analytics professionals. You can expect to learn many aspects of businesses that our clients engage in.
• We provide guidance/ coaching to every employee through our mentoring program wherein every junior level employee is assigned a senior level professional as advisors.
• Sky is the limit for our team members. The unique experiences gathered at EXL sets the stage for further growth and development in our company and beyond.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabilities
Base Salary Range Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the EXL base salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to: location and experience. The base salary range listed is just one component of EXL's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, as well as a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits.
Please also note that the data shared through the job application will be stored and processed by EXL in accordance with the EXL Privacy Policy.
Join our dynamic and fast-paced organization to make a significant impact on the retail and consumer packaged goods industry. Apply today with your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you would be the perfect fit for this role.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabilities
Base Salary Range Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the EXL base salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to: location and experience. The base salary range listed is just one component of EXL's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, as well as a Paid Time Off policy, and many region specific benefits.
Please also note that the data shared through the job application will be stored and processed by EXL in accordance with the EXL Privacy Policy.
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Other details

• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $190,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $220,000.00

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