Executive Director, Transformation & Value Creation

$177,840 - $254,800/Yr

Claire's - Hoffman Estates, IL

Part-time - Senior

Hoffman Estates, IL

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Executive Director of Transformation & Value Creation at Claire's will lead the Value Creation Office, overseeing the design, development, measurement, and operations of retail store tests. This role requires strong analytical skills and deep knowledge of the retail sector to manage a cross-functional team, develop impactful store concepts, and scale successful tests across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps and opportunities for concept store tests by analyzing insights across functions.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans, iterating designs based on feedback.
• Provide strategic direction to the working team to align with overall business strategy.
• Guide measurement and data science resources in identifying meaningful metrics.
• Conceptually design dashboards and reporting to distill key insights for stakeholders.
• Effectively manage cross-functional teams to drive rapid execution of tests.
• Build partnerships across the organization to scale insights and recommendations.
• Design implementation plans and manage handoffs for successful execution.
• Upskill the organization on creating and deploying tests, acting as a resource for support.
• Manage team performance and development, including role progression.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 15 years of progressive work experience.
• 10+ years of retail operational/functional experience and/or consumer products.
• 5+ years of managing a team.
• Extensive knowledge of retail or CPG related functions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Collaborative skills to influence individuals at all levels.
• Analytical skills to convert data into actionable business objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Voluntary welfare plans
• Bonus plan eligibility
• Vacation time
• Sick time