Executive Director, Transformation & Value Creation

$177,840 - $254,800/Yr

Claire's - Hoffman, IL

Part-time - Senior

Hoffman, IL

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Executive Director, 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 retail sector knowledge to manage a cross-functional team, develop impactful store concepts, and scale successful tests across the organization. The position involves engaging with executive stakeholders and ensuring that insights are effectively communicated and implemented throughout the company.

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 team to drive material business impact.
• Guide measurement resources in identifying meaningful metrics and scoping parameters.
• Design dashboards and reporting to communicate key insights to stakeholders.
• Manage cross-functional teams to ensure rapid execution of tests.
• Build partnerships across the organization to scale insights and recommendations.
• Design implementation plans and manage handoffs for successful scaling.
• 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, deadline-oriented environment.
• Collaborative skills to influence individuals at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to present viewpoints in varied business situations.
• Analytical skills to convert data into actionable business objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

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