Menlo Ventures
The Opportunity: Reshaping the Future of Retail From personalised shopping experiences to sustainable supply chains, data is the engine driving the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries forward. At Databricks, we are looking for a strategic technical leader to help the world's biggest brands turn their data into intelligence. As a Lead/Senior Solutions Architect, you won't just be building architectures; you will be building relationships, strategies, and the future of our team. You will act as a bridge between business goals and technical reality, ensuring our customers succeed and our internal teams thrive. Why You'll Love This Role Strategic Influence: You will move beyond purely technical tasks to shape long term data strategies for complex, enterprise scale organisations. Mentorship & Leadership: As a senior member of the team, you will have a direct hand in coaching junior architects, fostering a culture of learning and "technical championship." Defined Career Paths: We don't guess about your growth. You can choose to develop in four clear tracks: Technical Specialisation, Industry Thought Leadership, Strategic Customer Vision, or People Management. Our Philosophy: We value curiosity over perfection. If you have experience in data and a passion for the Retail/CPG space, but don't meet every single technical requirement, we encourage you to apply. We are interested in your potential and your ability to solve complex problems. How You Will Make an Impact Trusted Advisory: You will build authentic partnerships with stakeholders-from developers to C suite executives-helping them understand the vision of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Strategic Planning: Partner closely with Account Executives to design engagement strategies that address the specific, high stakes needs of large Retail/CPG customers. Team Coaching: Act as a mentor for the wider team, guiding them on how to prioritise use cases and build technical credibility with clients. Ecosystem Integration: Solution complex engagements involving the broader cloud ecosystem (AWS, Azure, GCP) and third party tools to ensure a seamless experience for the customer. Thought Leadership: Elevate your profile by leading workshops, creating customer facing content, and speaking at industry meet ups. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a blend of technical expertise, industry insight, and emotional intelligence. Industry & Strategic Experience: Retail/CPG Knowledge: Experience working within the Retail or CPG sectors, understanding the nuances of consumer data, supply chains, or merchandising. Enterprise Engagement: Experience navigating complex, strategic accounts. You know how to manage multiple stakeholders and long term sales lifecycles (Global account experience is a plus, but deep experience with complex large scale accounts is the priority). Technical Expertise: Architecture & Cloud: Hands on experience designing proofs of concept for Big Data solutions on public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Coding Foundations: Proficiency in a core programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or Scala) and a willingness to learn Apache Spark. Problem Solving: The ability to design creative technical solutions for specialised customer needs. Communication & Travel: Collaboration: You can orchestrate diverse teams to achieve a common goal and explain complex tech to non technical leaders. Travel: This role requires travel to customer sites in the UK and London offices (approx. %). We support flexible scheduling to help manage this travel alongside your personal life. Nice to Have: Databricks Certification. About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
The Opportunity: Reshaping the Future of Retail From personalised shopping experiences to sustainable supply chains, data is the engine driving the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries forward. At Databricks, we are looking for a strategic technical leader to help the world's biggest brands turn their data into intelligence. As a Lead/Senior Solutions Architect, you won't just be building architectures; you will be building relationships, strategies, and the future of our team. You will act as a bridge between business goals and technical reality, ensuring our customers succeed and our internal teams thrive. Why You'll Love This Role Strategic Influence: You will move beyond purely technical tasks to shape long term data strategies for complex, enterprise scale organisations. Mentorship & Leadership: As a senior member of the team, you will have a direct hand in coaching junior architects, fostering a culture of learning and "technical championship." Defined Career Paths: We don't guess about your growth. You can choose to develop in four clear tracks: Technical Specialisation, Industry Thought Leadership, Strategic Customer Vision, or People Management. Our Philosophy: We value curiosity over perfection. If you have experience in data and a passion for the Retail/CPG space, but don't meet every single technical requirement, we encourage you to apply. We are interested in your potential and your ability to solve complex problems. How You Will Make an Impact Trusted Advisory: You will build authentic partnerships with stakeholders-from developers to C suite executives-helping them understand the vision of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Strategic Planning: Partner closely with Account Executives to design engagement strategies that address the specific, high stakes needs of large Retail/CPG customers. Team Coaching: Act as a mentor for the wider team, guiding them on how to prioritise use cases and build technical credibility with clients. Ecosystem Integration: Solution complex engagements involving the broader cloud ecosystem (AWS, Azure, GCP) and third party tools to ensure a seamless experience for the customer. Thought Leadership: Elevate your profile by leading workshops, creating customer facing content, and speaking at industry meet ups. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a blend of technical expertise, industry insight, and emotional intelligence. Industry & Strategic Experience: Retail/CPG Knowledge: Experience working within the Retail or CPG sectors, understanding the nuances of consumer data, supply chains, or merchandising. Enterprise Engagement: Experience navigating complex, strategic accounts. You know how to manage multiple stakeholders and long term sales lifecycles (Global account experience is a plus, but deep experience with complex large scale accounts is the priority). Technical Expertise: Architecture & Cloud: Hands on experience designing proofs of concept for Big Data solutions on public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Coding Foundations: Proficiency in a core programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or Scala) and a willingness to learn Apache Spark. Problem Solving: The ability to design creative technical solutions for specialised customer needs. Communication & Travel: Collaboration: You can orchestrate diverse teams to achieve a common goal and explain complex tech to non technical leaders. Travel: This role requires travel to customer sites in the UK and London offices (approx. %). We support flexible scheduling to help manage this travel alongside your personal life. Nice to Have: Databricks Certification. About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
Cavendish Maine
Our client is a true market leading supplier of both branded and own label gifting products. With a rich history of crafting innovative gift collections for major accounts, ranging from grocers to high street and online retailers, they have earned a strong reputation for consistently delivering fresh and creative products aligned with lifestyle trends. The Role: This position is based at the company's Kent office, offering the potential for hybrid work arrangements in the longer term it sits within the companys sales team, supporting the SNAM on UK accounts across Grocery, High Street and Online retail, with a career path towards developing into a full NAM role. A vital role in supporting the success of the companys national account portfolio, you will also work closely with the product development team to develop innovative and exciting gifting solutions for your customers. Key responsibilities will include: Learning the end-to-end sales and account management processfrom initial brief through to product delivery. Supporting and shadowing our Senior National Account Manager across a portfolio of key national retailers (e.g., Tesco, Asda, Amazon) Identifying & understanding customer goals & range requirements to reach personal sales & margin targets. Attending client meetings, preparing, and presenting presentations, taking notes, and preparing follow-up meetings. Managing timelines/critical paths within your area of responsibility to maximise opportunity and to meet customer requirement deadlines. Collaborating with our Product Development teams to bring new gifting ranges to life. Collating accurate costs to ensure professional service and a sustainable business. Conducting competitor research to retain awareness of market trends. The Person: 13 years' experience in a commercial, sales, or FMCG-related role A natural relationship builder who is eager to learn and grow Strong organisational skills and diligence in detail Strong commercial understanding and Microsoft Excel capabilities (Experience with the SAP software system is of benefit) Numerically & commercially minded A collaborator with excellent written and verbal communication Comfortable with travel across the UK for client meetings (Driving license required) Experience in either food or non-food consumer goods is a distinct advantage Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) basic salary + bonus Contact: Consultant: Rina Gokani Reference: RG/95947 Candidate care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine. JBRP1_UKTJ
Our client is a true market leading supplier of both branded and own label gifting products. With a rich history of crafting innovative gift collections for major accounts, ranging from grocers to high street and online retailers, they have earned a strong reputation for consistently delivering fresh and creative products aligned with lifestyle trends. The Role: This position is based at the company's Kent office, offering the potential for hybrid work arrangements in the longer term it sits within the companys sales team, supporting the SNAM on UK accounts across Grocery, High Street and Online retail, with a career path towards developing into a full NAM role. A vital role in supporting the success of the companys national account portfolio, you will also work closely with the product development team to develop innovative and exciting gifting solutions for your customers. Key responsibilities will include: Learning the end-to-end sales and account management processfrom initial brief through to product delivery. Supporting and shadowing our Senior National Account Manager across a portfolio of key national retailers (e.g., Tesco, Asda, Amazon) Identifying & understanding customer goals & range requirements to reach personal sales & margin targets. Attending client meetings, preparing, and presenting presentations, taking notes, and preparing follow-up meetings. Managing timelines/critical paths within your area of responsibility to maximise opportunity and to meet customer requirement deadlines. Collaborating with our Product Development teams to bring new gifting ranges to life. Collating accurate costs to ensure professional service and a sustainable business. Conducting competitor research to retain awareness of market trends. The Person: 13 years' experience in a commercial, sales, or FMCG-related role A natural relationship builder who is eager to learn and grow Strong organisational skills and diligence in detail Strong commercial understanding and Microsoft Excel capabilities (Experience with the SAP software system is of benefit) Numerically & commercially minded A collaborator with excellent written and verbal communication Comfortable with travel across the UK for client meetings (Driving license required) Experience in either food or non-food consumer goods is a distinct advantage Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) basic salary + bonus Contact: Consultant: Rina Gokani Reference: RG/95947 Candidate care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine. JBRP1_UKTJ
Cognizant
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Consulting Lead for the Retail, Travel & Hospitality sector, with a proven track record in delivering large-scale transformation programmes. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in digital strategy, customer/user experience, and process optimisation, leveraging cross-industry best practices to drive innovation and operational excellence for our clients. Key Responsibilities Lead end to end retail transformation programmes for Retail, Travel & Hospitality clients, focusing on digital enablement, customer journey optimisation, and operational efficiency. Develop and implement data driven strategies to enhance customer experience, loyalty, and revenue growth across retail channels (online, in store, mobile). Design and optimise business processes, including procurement, finance, HR, and logistics, supply chain ensuring alignment with target operating models and regulatory requirements. Drive stakeholder engagement and executive buy in, managing change across diverse teams and ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption to business as usual operations. Oversee programme governance, KPI definition, and benefit realisation, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, budget and timelines. Apply design thinking and agile methodologies to solve complex business challenges and deliver innovative solutions. Lead cross functional teams, fostering collaboration and high performance in a matrix environment. Identify and pilot emerging technologies (e.g., AI, automation, machine learning) to create competitive advantage and improve customer outcomes. Build and manage sales pipeline by engaging with C suite executives and senior business leaders. Partner with internal stakeholders to craft compelling proposals, business cases and value propositions tailored to client needs. Prepare business cases, transformation roadmaps and strategic recommendations for clients, supporting their growth and market positioning. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years' experience in consulting, programme management or business transformation, ideally within Retail, Travel or Hospitality sectors. Demonstrated expertise in digital transformation, customer experience design and process optimisation. Strong background in managing large, multi disciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments. Experience with technology enablement (e.g., SAP, CRM, automation platforms) and data driven decision making. Proven ability to deliver measurable business benefits and drive change in fast paced, regulated environments. Excellent communication, leadership and client management skills. Degree in Business, Engineering or related field; MBA preferred. Preferred Attributes Outcome focused mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Ability to translate strategic vision into actionable programmes and solutions. Experience in designing and launching new retail propositions, loyalty programmes or customer centric initiatives. Familiarity with Travel & Hospitality industry trends, challenges and regulatory landscape. Domain Expertise This role requires deep understanding of the Retail and Consumer Goods processes as well as the understanding of AI automation technologies to streamline operations, reduce costs and improve delivery. Diversity and Inclusion at Cognizant At Cognizant, we believe diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our ability to execute successfully and consistently over the long term. We recognize that our people are our most important asset. We strive to create an environment where all associates feel comfortable to be themselves, feel accepted and can therefore thrive both personally and professionally. We continue to drive D&I throughout our organization to unlock the insights, imagination, and innovation of our associates, as well as reflect the diversity of our clients and communities. We are European Top Employer and continually drive employment recognition and engagement through employee friendly policies and affinity groups such as "Women Empowered", "Embrace LGBTQ+" and "Race Equality Network".
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Consulting Lead for the Retail, Travel & Hospitality sector, with a proven track record in delivering large-scale transformation programmes. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in digital strategy, customer/user experience, and process optimisation, leveraging cross-industry best practices to drive innovation and operational excellence for our clients. Key Responsibilities Lead end to end retail transformation programmes for Retail, Travel & Hospitality clients, focusing on digital enablement, customer journey optimisation, and operational efficiency. Develop and implement data driven strategies to enhance customer experience, loyalty, and revenue growth across retail channels (online, in store, mobile). Design and optimise business processes, including procurement, finance, HR, and logistics, supply chain ensuring alignment with target operating models and regulatory requirements. Drive stakeholder engagement and executive buy in, managing change across diverse teams and ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption to business as usual operations. Oversee programme governance, KPI definition, and benefit realisation, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, budget and timelines. Apply design thinking and agile methodologies to solve complex business challenges and deliver innovative solutions. Lead cross functional teams, fostering collaboration and high performance in a matrix environment. Identify and pilot emerging technologies (e.g., AI, automation, machine learning) to create competitive advantage and improve customer outcomes. Build and manage sales pipeline by engaging with C suite executives and senior business leaders. Partner with internal stakeholders to craft compelling proposals, business cases and value propositions tailored to client needs. Prepare business cases, transformation roadmaps and strategic recommendations for clients, supporting their growth and market positioning. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years' experience in consulting, programme management or business transformation, ideally within Retail, Travel or Hospitality sectors. Demonstrated expertise in digital transformation, customer experience design and process optimisation. Strong background in managing large, multi disciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments. Experience with technology enablement (e.g., SAP, CRM, automation platforms) and data driven decision making. Proven ability to deliver measurable business benefits and drive change in fast paced, regulated environments. Excellent communication, leadership and client management skills. Degree in Business, Engineering or related field; MBA preferred. Preferred Attributes Outcome focused mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Ability to translate strategic vision into actionable programmes and solutions. Experience in designing and launching new retail propositions, loyalty programmes or customer centric initiatives. Familiarity with Travel & Hospitality industry trends, challenges and regulatory landscape. Domain Expertise This role requires deep understanding of the Retail and Consumer Goods processes as well as the understanding of AI automation technologies to streamline operations, reduce costs and improve delivery. Diversity and Inclusion at Cognizant At Cognizant, we believe diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our ability to execute successfully and consistently over the long term. We recognize that our people are our most important asset. We strive to create an environment where all associates feel comfortable to be themselves, feel accepted and can therefore thrive both personally and professionally. We continue to drive D&I throughout our organization to unlock the insights, imagination, and innovation of our associates, as well as reflect the diversity of our clients and communities. We are European Top Employer and continually drive employment recognition and engagement through employee friendly policies and affinity groups such as "Women Empowered", "Embrace LGBTQ+" and "Race Equality Network".
