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GVP, Business Development- Retail

Publicis Sapient · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
HybridBusiness Development$250k/yrFull-time

Why This Role Is Exciting

Be a Game-Changer: Collaborate with some of the most forward-thinking retail companies and help them solve complex challenges with creative, data-driven, and technological solutions.

Shape the Future: Leverage your expertise to guide businesses toward smarter, more agile operations through cloud and digital innovation.

Rewarding Success: Our lucrative commission structure celebrates your achievements in acquiring new clients and exceeding goals.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the Charge: Drive new business by identifying and closing high-value opportunities within the retail sector, creating long-term, strategic client partnerships.
  • Collaborate Strategically: Partner with internal experts across strategy, technology, and consulting to deliver impactful, high-quality digital transformation solutions.
  • Engage Key Stakeholders: Build trust with C-suite executives and decision-makers by presenting compelling strategies that align with their business goals.
  • Deliver Results: Consistently exceed sales quotas by crafting tailored proposals, leading negotiations, and nurturing client relationships through every engagement stage.

Additional Information

  • Salary Range: $250,000+, Commission plan, RSU Opportunity
  • Benefits: Flexible vacation policy; time is not limited, allocated, or accrued; 16 paid holidays throughout the year; generous parental leave and new parent transition program; tuition reimbursement; corporate gift matching program; ongoing learning and development opportunities; competitive compensation and benefits package; flexibility to support work-life balance; comprehensive health benefits for you and your family; generous paid leave and holidays; wellness program and employee assistance.

About the Role

Join Publicis Sapient, a global leader in digital transformation, as we help retail organizations reimagine their futures. As our VP Sales Lead you will be a part of our Growth team focused on spearheading transformation by acquiring new clients, forging strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions that redefine customer experiences.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

  • Deep expertise in retail, enterprise business development, and cloud technology.
  • A passion for revolutionizing the Retail and CP industry through cutting-edge digital solutions.
  • Leadership experience in sales, business development, or a related field.
  • Proven ability to identify and close high-value opportunities within the retail sector.
  • Experience in building and maintaining strategic client partnerships.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Essential skills for this role include:

  • Strategic thinking and business acumen.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies and digital transformation methodologies.
  • Experience in managing and growing a sales pipeline.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

Pay

Salary Range: $250,000+, Commission plan, RSU Opportunity

Schedule

Not specified

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