Director Global Retail Strategy
US-IL-Lincolnshire
Zebra Technologies
Req #: 111183
Type: Employee|Employee|Regular Full-time
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Overview: The Director of Global Retail Strategy will work closely with key senior management, business unit leaders and regional and functional leadership to identify the best ways to define, extend and accelerate Zebra retail strategies using product and GTM execution, M&A, Ventures and strategic partnerships, as well as being an internal and external spokesperson for Zebra. The Global Retail Strategist will also work with and support Corporate Development and Zebra Ventures through M&A and Ventures processes Retail driven opportunities. This role requires a minimum of 3-days per week in our or Lincolnshire, IL or Holtsville, NY (Long Island) office, 2 days remote (US). Responsibilities: * Manages the overarching strategic framework for Zebra retail engagement with customers * Leads global strategy development, ongoing strategy evolution, and operational alignment. * Collaborates closely with senior leaders throughout the company to identify key Retail strategies that are most extensible using product development, GTM activities, partnerships, M&A and Ventures. For select, prioritized Retail growth priorities, act as the strategic development partner to the relevant business unit(s), which includes: * articulating key market needs that Zebra can plausibly address, and then a compelling vision for executing those strategies using all build, buy and partnership options * articulating the specific strategies and go-to-market processes required to achieve them; presenting opportunities to senior leadership * Drives Zebra's internal and external communities for all things retail. * Acts as Zebra's thought leader, evangelist, and company spokesperson both internally but also in the press, at conferences, and with customers directly. * Leads by example, models Zebra's core values, delivers results and builds strong relationships with Zebra's Senior Management. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in related discipline * Minimum 15+ years of related experience, ideally within retail with 3-5 of those years in Corporate Strategy/Development or major business consulting firm experience preferred. Preferred Qualifications: * Retail and/or technology (software/hardware) experience preferred * Experience leading and guiding advisory boards * Cross-functional leadership and collaboration * Executive level communication and presentation * Strong negotiation skills with ability to influence at all levels, including C-level * MBA preferred Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Conozca sus Derechos: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy and Procedure.
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