About the role
Type: Full-time, salaried employment Sector: Retail and Retail Technology Location: Remote in the UK working as part of the EMEA Retail Consulting function with 50% - 75% travel to customer sites; predominantly within the UK and opportunity to work on international projects Salary Range: £50,000–£65,000 base salary, with additional on-target earnings + plus stock options.
Who We Are Focal Systems is a pioneering Silicon Valley startup, leading the charge in retail AI solutions. We're on a mission to automate and optimise brick-and-mortar retail using cutting-edge deep learning computer vision. We've already made a significant impact, with our solutions deployed at scale with some of the world's top retailers and we're expanding rapidly and looking for exceptional talent to join our journey within our UK and European team. We're searching for smart, creative, and passionate individuals who are eager to learn, enjoy critical thinking, share our core values, and are excited about building a great and enduring company with us. What We Are Looking For We're seeking a results-driven Retail Consultant to join our Retail Consulting Organisation on a full-time, permanent basis. In this critical role, you'll ensure our retail partners receive exceptional day-to-day support and achieve the maximum return on investment from their partnership with Focal and our technology solutions. You'll work closely with both new pilot programmes and our established retail clients. This will involve owning the onboarding process and ongoing engagement with their stores, while also acting as the key link between the retailer and the wider Focal team. What You Will Be Doing In this role, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring our customers get the most out of Focal's solutions, ultimately boosting their success and satisfaction. You'll be a vital link between our customers and our product, driving adoption and demonstrating tangible value. Maximising Customer Utilisation You'll be instrumental in driving change management and adoption by providing an exceptional onboarding experience for Focal's customers. This means really getting to grips with their current and future operational processes, identifying any roadblocks, and actively removing barriers to utilisation at every level of their organisation. Your goal is to ensure our customers fully embrace and leverage the power of Focal. Increasing Customer Satisfaction You'll act as the voice and champion of the customer, proactively addressing any challenges they face and prioritising their enhancement requests to directly influence Focal's product roadmap. Expect to travel to Focal enabled stores to strengthen customer engagement and adoption. You'll also facilitate internal collaboration across Focal's teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for our customers. Demonstrating Measurable ROI to the Customer You'll serve as a strategic advisor to our customers, helping them define, implement, and adopt best practices that align with their goals. A crucial part of your role will be to quantify the improvements that Focal's solutions bring to their store operations. You'll achieve this by constantly monitoring and analysing their performance, then making proactive, data-driven recommendations that deliver clear, measurable results and help them achieve their desired outcomes. What You Need to Be Successful To thrive in this role, you'll bring a blend of experience, skills, and a proactive mindset. Here's
