Presales Consultant - Market Planning Group

CACI is recruiting for a Location Intelligence Presales Consultant within the Location Intelligence Group who will be responsible for shaping solutions to answer a wide range of strategic questions.

Who we are

At CACI we do amazing things with data. We build some of the most highly regarded, innovative datasets in the market and our people are the best at analysing that data to provide insight to our clients. We are experts in all things consumer and location and bring together cutting-edge analytical techniques, creative thinking and diverse perspectives to drive growth for our clients. As part of the wider Marketing Solutions Division, you will be joining a 250 strong team working in over 50 markets globally.

Our people are what really make us different. We are a growing and dynamic group of analysts, data scientists and commercially savvy consultants. We are passionate, progressive, and unafraid of challenge; our mission is to use data-driven insight to make a commercial difference.

Location Intelligence Team

We are the leading Location Intelligence team across the world, responsible for delivering advanced spatial analysis and insight to major organisations across a range of sectors and countries. We provide consultancy, cutting edge software and the latest data to help our clients optimise their location strategies across both the physical and digital landscape. Projects typically last between a week and six months, ranging from performance analysis, customer insight, defining network strategies, BI & visualisation and advanced predictive modelling. We work closely with our clients to ensure we understand their aims and objectives, incorporate their feedback and knowledge, and develop a bespoke solution to meet their business needs.

What you’ll be doing

Joining the pre-sales team you will be part of a dynamic, innovative and experienced team shaping solutions to answer a wide range of strategic questions. Every client is different, and you will use your experience to scope the right combination of analysis and methodology, data and software for their needs. The role is varied, working across a wide array of sectors and markets across the globe but always with people and place at the core.

Once projects are underway, we work collaboratively with our clients. You will remain involved as part of a project team as Project Director ensuring the strategic advice and recommendations meet the needs of the client. Project teams will include a range of experts in geospatial modelling, location planning, data engineering, software and data development as well as a dedicated project manager.

Client relationships are valued, and the potential applications of our solutions are broad. You will become a trusted advisor and partner for clients who look to us to help them deliver value from data. You will be given a high level of autonomy and support to shape the way we approach our work. This will include the freedom to find new ways of enhancing our proposition and bring these innovative approaches to the marketplace.

Projects typically last between a week and six months, ranging from performance analysis, customer insight, defining network strategies, BI & visualisation to advanced predictive modelling.

In the role you will:

• Shape and scope bespoke solutions tailored for our clients needs
• Communicate, explain and enthuse our clients about the value of our solutions
• Present to clients and at industry events as an expert and thought-leader
• Contribute to the direction and development of our solutions and proposition
• Become a trusted advisor helping businesses to get value from the power of data

Who you are

You are a problem solver with a background that includes an understanding of how to use data to answer strategic questions. You can be creative and innovative with how you approach real world problem, grounded in an understanding of the technical possibilities and levels of complexity of different approaches.

• Curious with a passion for data, analytics, and innovation
• A great communicator, able to explain complex concepts simply to senior audiences
• A strong listener, with the ability to identify what really matters for clients
• Self-motivated, willing to learn new skills and thrive with a high level of responsibility
• Understanding of geospatial data and how to make the most of it to drive strategic decisions
• Pragmatic about what is possible and feasible given certain constraints such as budget or time
• Open minded and able to apply these approaches beyond traditional store planning e.g.
• logistics, ops, marketing, operations, media, buying
• Capable of managing multiple projects and stakeholders to provide high-quality insights and
• recommendations from complex information on consultative projects
• Ability to turn complex data into compelling and insightful stories

It is important that you have:

• An interest and/or understanding of the technology landscape in relation to data and data

science and how spatial data could be consumed within a client’s current setup

• An understanding of the latest data science, machine learning & AI techniques and

approaches, and their relevance for operators and consumer brands

Previous work experience in a consulting / pre-sales / analytical /subject matter expert (SME)

role, ideally within the Location Analytics field

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and are comfortable dealing with and

convincing C-level people

• Outstanding Microsoft PowerPoint capabilities
• Experience of using GIS platforms, conducting spatial analysis in real-world applications
• Familiar with ETL and business intelligence platforms (e.g. Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, etc)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Whilst not essential, the following skills would also be desirable.

• Fluency in a second language
• Experience of building predictive models, and explaining them to a non-technical audience

What we can offer you

We don’t settle for people that can just do the job, we look for people that are constantly trying to push the boundaries and improve what we do. This is what makes CACI a great team to be a part of.

Innovation is hugely important to us, and we aim for everybody in the business to spend 5% of their time innovating and training. If you are an innovative thinker and like to challenge the norm, coming up with new ways of doing things, then you will be surrounded by likeminded people at CACI.

The Integrated Marketing team’s goal is to be the biggest, and best, consultancy and campaign provider sharing top quality insights and campaigns using cutting edge technology. As a member of our team, you will be key to helping us achieve this goal.

Progression

We understand that your career progression is important to you. Unlike many organisations, promotions happen twice a year at CACI. This gives you more opportunity to progress. At CACI people get promoted on merit when they are ready. This means that your career is completely in your own hands and there is never a ceiling for your progress.

Everyone’s career path is different. We welcome people exploring different areas and trying out new skillsets. Just because you start off down one path doesn’t mean you are committed to it indefinitely. At CACI you have the freedom to carve your own career path.

Career development

At CACI we understand the value in building personal and professional relationships outside of your immediate teams. Whether you are joining us in your first job or you are an experienced hire there is a development programme for you that will allow you to network across the business and have the potential to influence business decisions.

NextGen

NextGen is our early years career programme which includes 6 soft skill training courses, the chance to get involved in one of 4 committees, lots of internal networking opportunities as well as socials. Anyone joining CACI in the first 2 years of their career will be enrolled onto NextGen and expected to participate.

Consultant Network

The Consultant Network is for more experienced staff. It comprises a peer-to-peer network, to allow you to meet likeminded people from across the business and gives you the opportunity to work on a range of extra-curricular projects that will directly impact the way MSD operates.

Participation in NextGen and Consultant Network is strongly advised. Like all development programmes, the more you contribute the more you will get out of it.

Flexibility

The key to our success is our teamwork and collaboration and that tends to work best when we are all in the office working together. That said, we fully appreciate that everyone leads busy lives, and we can’t always be in the office. This is why we embrace flexible working and expect people to come in 2-3 days per week.

Development

Your development is key and is a top priority for the team. We offer 3 types of training: externally run consulting courses, externally run bespoke courses and internal courses. Everyone has different training requirements which means everyone has their own training plan. A bespoke training plan will be created for you when you join.

Benefits

We have a range of benefits on offer to support you. We have a comprehensive list of schemes ranging from pension plans to health and wellness policies, in addition you can opt into a selection of flexible benefits to meet your personal needs.