Principal Consultant (Commerce & Digital)

Principal Consultant (Commerce & Digital) VML Enterprise Solutions Department: Consulting Location: London, United Kingdom Last Updated: 1/14/2025 Requisition ID: 8208

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

Principal Consultant needed to join our Consultancy team at VML Enterprise Solutions.

The opportunity:

We are seeking a visionary and distinguished Principal Consultant to influence and drive transformation at the highest levels of our consultancy. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to act as a trusted advisor to C-suite global business leaders, shaping the future of our consultancy solutions on a global scale.

Key responsibilities:

• Operate at C-suite level to engage and lead clients through complex transformational change across truly omni-channel ecosystems.
• Tackle the biggest transformational business questions that lead our clients to global success.
• Lead cross-functional engagements, serving as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders.
• Build and nurture strong, trusted relationships with clients, understanding their business challenges and objectives.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities to expand existing client relationships and generate new business.
• Lead, mentor, and coach junior consultants, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across the team.

What we want from you:

• Extensive experience in management or consultancy roles within the e-Commerce domain.
• In-depth specialist sector knowledge in at least 1-2 areas, ideally including retail, FMCG/CPG, B2B, or automotive.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills.
• Strong understanding of digital ecosystems and technologies.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Passion for client success and a commitment to exceeding expectations.
• Willingness to travel to client sites within the UK and potentially within the EU.

What we can offer you:

We offer a great benefits package including a discretionary bonus scheme, training opportunities, competitive pension, medical insurance, life assurance, social events, and much more.

Our personality and behaviours: Our shared values and behaviours show how to bring the VML Enterprise Solution's culture to life through the actions we all take every day:

• Connect Meaningfully
• Include Purposefully

Our brilliant, talented people are what makes VML Enterprise Solutions what we are. That's why we look for people who go beyond and always push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward.

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