Partnering with clients to create brilliantly successful products

A friendly company of c45 employees. 42T are looking for a Director of Consumer who will manage and grow existing client accounts as well as identify new opportunities.

They offer a competitive package including 28 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), flexible working options, private healthcare, a company performance-related bonus and, when in the office, free lunches!

Key responsibilities

• Developing and executing a strategy to grow the consumer sector by shaping our service offerings to align with client needs and industry trends
• Identifying prospective clients and developing those client relationships into ongoing accounts
• Managing and growing client accounts to identify project opportunities that are aligned with our service offerings and capabilities
• Being a thought leader on the current industry trends and championing the production of marketing collateral aligned with our capabilities and experience
• Leading the commercial negotiations, involving relevant legal and executive colleagues as appropriate
• Liaising with relevant project managers to oversee project delivery in accordance with client expectations and adhering to our established business management processes

Essential requirements

• Educated to degree level in a relevant technical subject
• Extensive knowledge of the Consumer sector (or specific market segments within the sector)
• Understanding and familiarity of current and emergent trends within the sector
• Business development experience in consulting or a related field
• A proven ability to build and develop relationships with senior managers, R&D leaders and business leaders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic, technically credible and business-aware
• Good interpersonal skills; the ability to engage with colleagues and clients on all levels with a personable and empathic approach
• Full UK Driving Licence, valid passport and willingness to travel internationally

Desirable requirements:

• Higher degree, such as PhD or MBA
• Consulting experience involving product or manufacturing process innovation and development
• Experience managing complex product development/R&D projects
• First-hand experience of corporate innovation processes
• Fluent in a second relevant language (German, French or Spanish)