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Simon-Kucher

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 In the United States
 
 - New York | Chicago | Boston | Atlanta
 
 
 Simon-Kucher's sole focus is on unlocking better growth for our clients, increasing their long-term sales, value, and profit. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy &ndash; customer engagement, product, pricing, innovation, marketing, distribution, and sales.
 
 
 Our North American Consumer sector is growing rapidly and serves a broad base of industry leading and high growth clients across Consumer Goods, Retail, and Leisure, Travel, &amp; Tourism. We provide clear, and actionable growth strategies to our clients using advanced analytical techniques, large scale primary consumer research, and behavioral science.
 
 
 We are hiring a Senior Manager level Individual to support our growing Retail business. Our focus for this role is on expertise in Revenue Growth Management (RGM advisory) coupled with broader end-to-end commercial excellence experience. This individual will join a high performing unit delivering best in class RGM strategies across the consumer goods universe.
 
 
 We are looking for talented individuals to amplify the growth of this dynamic team. Given the growth we are experiencing, we expect this role to develop quickly into a leader for the practice with opportunity to advance quickly.
 
 
 
 What Makes Us Special
 
 
 
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 Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
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 Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
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 Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.
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 Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) &amp; RRSP benefits with company matching.
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 Prioritize your health and well-being. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
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 Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work &ndash; whether it&rsquo;s from home or in the office.
 
 
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 How You Will Create An Impact
 
 
 
 As a Director, you will be a vital member of our Consumer consulting team focused on Retail strategy, driving value-based outcomes while contributing to Simon-Kucher's culture and success.
 
 
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 Cultivate trusted-partner client relationships, source project opportunities, and develop project proposals leading to revenue generation.
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 Bring knowledge across commercial and go-to-market topics within retail including but not limited to pricing strategy and setting, promotion effectiveness, markdowns and clearance optimization, assortment optimization and white space identification, merchandising and value proposition, consumer segmentation, loyalty program design, and omnichannel strategies.
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 Have deep expertise in sub-industries within Retail, such as specialty retail, apparel/fashion, footwear, retail services across brick-and-mortar stores and online channels.
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 Lead and guide a large and incredibly talented team of junior consultants to develop innovative and actionable insights and recommendations using data, analytics, and market research that deliver impactful recommendations for clients.
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 High-energy, hands-on, creative consulting leader who can work with clients, staff, and Partners in a non-hierarchical model.
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 Effectively develop project team members by providing coaching, training, and feedback. Demonstrate an elevated level of empathy and emotional intelligence when managing conflict and/or communicating change.
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 Owner of multiple client engagements and projects within Consumer sector, specifically Retail organizations. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, scale, and manage delivery which balances customer success, project profitability, and employee satisfaction.
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 Actively participate in proposal development and pre-sales meetings with potential new clients to address their needs, priorities, and challenges, while expanding SK's commercial growth strategy footprint, offerings, and client base.
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 Proactively steer the continued growth and development of Simon-Kucher's Consumer sector, specializing in Retail practice by contributing to priorities (e.g., developing new capabilities, supporting thought leadership articles/research relevant for clients), by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities (e.g., lead generation, new content creation, supporting end-to-end proposal development, and participating in client pitches), and proactively pursuing follow-on opportunities with existing clients.
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 Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to our clients' businesses.
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 Analyze existing processes and tools and recommend opportunities for continued improvement.
 
 
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 Your Profile
 
 
 
 Outstanding drive, determination, and desire to be part of a growing, top tier consulting firm.
 
 
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 Strong knowledge of and passion for the Consumer sector, with specific focus on the Retail industry.
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 An undergraduate degree is required; MS, MA, MBA, or other advanced degree is preferred.
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 Minimum 8+ years of experience in a professional services environment, ideally in management consulting, serving the Consumer sector, specifically the Retail industry.
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 Proven business consulting expertise in commercial and go-to-market topics.
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 Access to an existing network within the Consumer Retail industry in North America, preferably with senior executives within Retail organizations.
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 Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain deep relationships with senior clients.
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 Demonstrated record of achievement in selling and managing new and follow-on engagements.
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 Record of accomplishment of managing multiple engagements, including work plans, deliverables, budgets and schedules, and accounts receivable.
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 Strong analytical skills with the ability to distill insights/takeaways from large sets of data.
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 Demonstrated record of solving complex problems, directing teams, and completing challenging project activities within tight project timelines.
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 Record of accomplishment of managing multiple engagements, including work plans, deliverables, budgets and schedules, and accounts receivable.
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 Effective presentation and communication abilities to succinctly present findings, takeaways, and key recommendations to a senior audience.
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 Proven ability to build, grow, and maintain a high-performing consulting team.
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 Highly inclusive and empathetic approach to leadership and team management that enables tangible return for clients and fosters cooperation across teams.
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 Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work seamlessly and collaboratively with various internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.
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 Ability to travel at least 25% of the time.
 
 
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 The pay range for this position in California is $225,000-$260,000/year &amp; the pay range for the position in New York is $215,000-$250,000/year. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
 
 
 
 About Simon-Kucher
 
 
 
 Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30 countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy &ndash; product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales &ndash; based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With nearly 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world&rsquo;s leading pricing and growth specialist.
 
 
 Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (&ldquo;EEO&rdquo;) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.
 
 
 We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone &ndash; our people, our clients and, of course, our business.
 
 
 Simon-Kucher North America Talent Acquisition Team
 
 
 RecruitingNorthAmerica@simon-kucher.com
 
 
 simon-kucher.com/careers
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Director - Consumer Sector - Retail Strategy

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 We are at the innovation forefront in our space, inventing business models, algorithms, solutions, and methodologies. Our end-to-end solutions deliver sustained top-line impact for our clients.
 
 
 
 
 
 Are you interested in working in a team of digital evangelists with a can-do attitude? Want to experience the dynamics of agile processes in open-minded teams? How about getting creative in a startup atmosphere with a steep development curve and flat hierarchies? And most importantly, do you want to make a difference? Then you've come to the right place. Become a pioneer of digital transformation and support us as a UI/UX Designer!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What Makes Us Special
 
 
 
 
 
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 Advance your career with exciting professional opportunities in our thriving company with a startup feel
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 Add to your experience with our projects that focus on growth, have a positive impact, and truly matter
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 Voice your unique ideas in a corporate culture defined by our entrepreneurial spirit, openness, and integrity
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 Feel at home working with our helpful, enthusiastic colleagues who have great team spirit
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 Broaden your perspective with our extensive training curriculum and learning programs (e.g. LinkedIn Learning)
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 Speak your mind in our holistic feedback and development processes (e.g. 360-degree feedback)
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 Satisfy your need for adventure with our opportunities to live and work abroad in one of our many international offices
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 Enjoy our benefits, such as hybrid working, corporate discounts, and wellbeing support (e.g. Headspace)
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 Unwind in our break areas where you can help yourself to the healthy snacks and beverages provided
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 See another side of your coworkers at our frequent employee events and highly anticipated World Meeting and Holiday Party
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 How You Will Create An Impact
 
 
 
 
 
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 As a UI/UX designer you accompany our products throughout the entire life cycle as well as work on custom software from the early concepting phase to the acceptance testing.
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 Turn your theoretical knowledge into valuable insights by developing prototypes and concepts for sales, marketing, and pricing apps across digital platforms.
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 You gather, challenge, and evaluate user needs and requirements together with Delivery - /Product Managers, to make sure we are focusing on the right target group, problem and roadmap.
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 Work closely with the Delivery - / Product Manager to identify and assess user needs and requirements.
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 Leverage your advanced knowledge of design-thinking and human-centered design methodologies to design, evaluate, and refine concepts based on user input, testing validation, etc.
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 Tap your creative perspective to generate wireframes, user journey maps, flow diagrams, and interactive prototypes with UI specifications based on user input.
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 Showcase your communication skills when presenting your design concepts and articulating design decisions to clients in interviews and workshops.
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 Via user interviews you will gather feedback from clients.
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 Draw on your experience to provide guidance to clients and consultants on design topics.
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 Exchange ideas within your team to define and shape the design system across different devices and platforms.
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 About You
 
 
 
 
 
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 You are interested in adding to your prior work experience (min. four years) in a client-facing UI/UX role at a software company or design agency.
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 You are excited to present your strong portfolio of work that illustrates your experience in designing complex systems and solving UX problems across digital platforms.
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 You have advanced knowledge of user-centered design principles, visual design, user behavior and interactions, and other UI/UX design deliverables (e.g., storyboards, information architecture, interaction design, visual design, prototype engineering).
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 You are passionate about applying your keen visual awareness and staying up to date with current design trends and best practices.
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 You are focused on utilizing your sharp problem-solving mindset and creative skills to translate business needs into digital solutions.
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 Communicating concepts and ideas clearly and concisely with individuals from diverse backgrounds comes naturally and is part of your skillset.
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 You are ready to showcase your extensive design software knowledge and design and deliver optimized workflows, interactive web designs, and all related deliverables. Our current tool of choice is Figma.
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 You are proficient in English (proficiency in additional languages, especially German, is a strong advantage).
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 Have we sparked your interest? Simply click the 'Apply now' button to submit your application. Please note that, for data protection reasons, we cannot accept applications via email.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About Simon-Kucher
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30+ countries.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy &ndash; product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales &ndash; based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world&rsquo;s leading pricing and growth specialist. simon-kucher.com
 
 
 
 
 
 We believe in building a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, remarkable things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone &ndash; our people, our clients and, of course, our business.
 
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UI / UX Designer (m/f/d)

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 Job description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ready to boost your personal development on a fast-growing team? Interested in having an impact on big-name companies and hidden champions? Then Simon-Kucher is the right place for you! Become a pioneer of the digital transformation and support us as a
 
 (Senior) Quality Assurance Engineer
 
 on the Simon-Kucher Engine team.
 
 
 
 
 
 Simon-Kucher &amp; Partners is a global consulting firm specializing in TopLine Power&reg;, which encompasses strategy, marketing, pricing, and sales. Our work is built on evidence-based, practical strategies for profit improvement via the top line. Simon-Kucher &amp; Partners is regarded as the world's #1 pricing advisor and thought leader.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are looking for new colleagues to join our fast-growing Simon-Kucher Engine team as
 
 (Senior) Quality Assurance Engineer
 
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 How you will create an impact
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ensuring delivery of high-quality software solutions to our customers
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 Ensuring quality from beginning by reviewing software requirements
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 Defining a test strategy for our solutions and implement this strategy together with the product and engineering team
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 Helping the engineering team in identify, reproducing and solving quality issues
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 Preparation of test reports
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 About you
 
 
 
 
 
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 You have a bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree in computer science, or a related field
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 &gt; 4 years of working experience in software quality assurance and academic degree in computer science or similar domain
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 Thorough understanding of software testing methodologies, QA tools and agile principles
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 Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into test cases
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 Test automation experience using respective tools (e.g. Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, JMeter)
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 Experience with databases and writing SQL queries is preferred.
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 Familiar with JIRA or other similar platforms
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 Capable of running functional tests whether manual or automated
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 Capable of running non-functional tests like performance and security
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 ISTQB certificate is preferred
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 Professional level written and spoken English, German is a plus
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 Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including ability to &ldquo;think outside the box&rdquo;
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 Agile mindset
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 What makes us special
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Advance your career with exciting professional opportunities in our thriving company with a startup feeling
 </li>
 <li>
 Add to your experience with our projects that focus on growth, have a positive impact, and truly matter
 </li>
 <li>
 Voice your unique ideas in a corporate culture defined by our entrepreneurial spirit, openness, and integrity
 </li>
 <li>
 Broaden your perspective with our extensive training curriculum and learning programs (e.g. LinkedIn Learning)
 </li>
 <li>
 Speak your mind in our holistic feedback and development processes (e.g. 360-degree feedback)
 </li>
 <li>
 Enjoy our benefits, such as hybrid working, daycare allowance, corporate discounts, and wellbeing support (e.g. Headspace)
 </li>
 <li>
 Satisfy your need for adventure with our opportunities to live and work abroad in one of our many international offices
 </li>
 <li>
 See another side of your coworkers at our frequent employee events and highly anticipated World Meeting and Holiday Party
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 About Simon-Kucher
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30 countries.
 
 
 Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy &ndash; product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales &ndash; based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With nearly 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world&rsquo;s leading pricing and growth specialist.
 
 
 
 
 
 We believe in building a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, remarkable things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone &ndash; our people, our clients and, of course, our business.
 
 
 
 
 
 Have we sparked your interest?
 
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 Please submit your application exclusively via the
 
 &ldquo;Apply now&rdquo;-button!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Better growth starts here. With you.
 
 
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(Senior) Quality Assurance Engineer (m/f/d)

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Director - Consumer Sector - Retail Strategy

UI / UX Designer (m/f/d)

(Senior) Quality Assurance Engineer (m/f/d)