Retail Innovation Strategist

Overview

Shape the future of retail! As a Retail Innovation Strategist, you’ll play a pivotal role in crafting cutting-edge digital experiences and content strategies for a leading global brand partnering with Aquent. Your insights will directly influence how customers engage with technology, impacting millions worldwide. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team at the forefront of retail innovation.

Be a catalyst for change and innovation in this exciting role. You will be immersed in the world of digital trends, customer behavior, and emerging technologies, using your expertise to shape the future of retail experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct impactful research, and present your findings to executive stakeholders, driving impactful decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth market and competitive analyses, identifying emerging trends and opportunities in retail, customer experience, technology, and content.
• Analyze research data to generate actionable insights and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate these insights into the broader business strategy.
• Design and deliver compelling presentations to communicate strategies, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Develop comprehensive content strategies tailored to digital platforms, ensuring alignment with brand objectives.
• Create content calendars to support marketing campaigns and enhance customer engagement.
• Develop clear and concise briefs for the Marketing & Communications team to guide content creation, ensuring alignment with overall content and innovation strategies.
• Continuously monitor and analyze online trends, social media activity, and digital behaviors to inform strategy, paying particular attention to Gen Z and other key demographics.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in retail, technology, or a related field, with a focus on retail strategy, digital customer experience, innovation, or content strategy.
• Demonstrated innovation mindset, creativity, and forward-thinking approach to developing unique solutions and strategies.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality in all aspects of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively, including experience presenting to executive audiences.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to thrive in a team environment, working effectively with diverse groups.
• Adaptability and comfort navigating a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Strong digital literacy and active engagement with online communities and trends, including social media platforms.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Proven ability to develop and implement effective content and innovation strategies aligned with business goals.
• Expertise in synthesizing complex data into meaningful insights.
• Skilled in creating visually appealing and impactful presentations.
• Storytelling skills.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $75.89 to $84.33 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.  More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.