Lead Business Development Consultant At 84.51°, people are the key to everything. We are dedicated to always doing what's right and never compromising on our values. That's why we have created a culture where every opinion is respected, and contrary thinking is encouraged. Making life more rewarding for our community and our associates is an essential part of the process. Our team is known for their enthusiasm, camaraderie, and sense of fun. We work hard and we play just as hard. That's why we engage in a range of official and unofficial activities to get together, serve the community, and have fun. We continually seek people who make us better. To continue to grow, we need more great people who want to join us in doing cool, industry-changing, brain-stimulating work. RESPONSIBILITIES: In this role you will be part of the Supplier Impact Maximization (SIM) team focused on an innovation project, which is responsible for partnering with key stakeholders within Kroger & 84.51° to understand & drive investment across the Kroger ecosystem. As Lead Business Development Consultant, you will be partnering with a cross functional team consisting of data scientists, consultants & engineers to drive the projects objectives. Additionally, you will be accountable for key workstreams with the project. This will include standing up each workstream, identify gaps and barriers, resolution & complete necessary deliverables to meet the workstreams objectives. This role also necessitates a drive for continuous improvement to build strong stakeholder relationships, translate data science into action, and manage overall project & team objectives. Key Work Plan Areas include: * SIM Integration: Spearhead the design and integration of SIM into current processes or develop new ones to boost the adoption of SIM tools, insights, and outputs within the business. * CPI (Kroger Sourcing) Integration: Oversee the transition from existing resources to SIM-developed outputs. * SIM Rollout: Collaborate with key stakeholders to launch SIM products, including education, awareness initiatives, leading by example, and providing support. * Product Conduit: Liaise with technical teams to enhance the product experience by identifying improvement opportunities. * Support Additional Workstreams: Assist with other prioritized workstreams as needed. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE: Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, creating clarity through ambiguity & mutli-functional engagements. A minimal of 3-5 years of relevant experience is required. * Strong critical & strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills; data science technical acumen is essential. * Skilled at building trust, establishing partnerships, managing short/long term relationships, with proven record of cross-functional collaboration. * Experience with product rollouts & change management! * Organizing the chaos. Handling and pushing through ambiguity with speed & purpose. * Experience working with & across multiple stakeholders at all levels; Ability to filter through inputs to establish clear prioritization to drive project objectives. * Strong communication and technical skills * Education: Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred but not required) #LI-EB1