Job Description:
This position will support the new market development team in the assessment of an international market. The scope of activity will include strategy definition and business modeling to fully understand the market potential for Lowe's. The position will report to the Engagement Director, New Market Development.
Position Requirements:
- Project Management - Strong project management skills. Ability to define projects, develop appropriate work plans, and drive execution. Proactively identifies risks and implements mitigation strategies.
- Business Perspective - commercial acumen and the ability to think strategically. Ability to identify and define local market needs within the overall corporate context.
- Supply Chain Expertise - a background in supply chain and logistics will be essential in assessing the new market.
- Analytical Skills - Deep analytical skills, basing recommendations on facts with rigorous attention to detail. Ability to define the structures required to solve ambiguous problems.
- Interpersonal/Communication Skills - strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, including working with all levels of the organization. Must be effective at working remotely with local international teams. Must have strong written and verbal capability in English - multi-lingual capabilities are preferred. Promotes ideas and proposals persuasively. Provides compelling rationale for arguments. Builds a broad base of support among key stakeholders. Effectively manages conflict.
- Cross-Functional Capability - This position requires the candidate to understand the role and interrelationships of organization functions and to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
- Adaptability - Maintains composure and positive attitude in stressful situations. Works constructively and resourcefully under pressure. Demonstrates flexibility and resilience.
- Periodic travel outside the United States and domestically will be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have earned an MBA and have 2 - 4 years experience in management consulting or in strategic planning/business development with a retailer or consumer products company. The candidate must have a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional corporate initiatives that involve the development, implementation, and execution of business models. Experience in retail and with multi-national companies a plus.
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