Business Consultant

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Boston, MA, USA
Hybrid
80K-125K Annually
Mid level
eCommerce • Information Technology • Marketing Tech • Software
Akeneo helps retailers and brands improve their product experience management (PXM).
The Role
Guide customers through implementing Akeneo PIM by delivering hands-on configuration, workshops, training, and best-practice guidance. Lead on-site and remote engagements, collaborate with partners and cross-functional teams, identify risks, improve data governance and processes, and contribute to implementation methodology to accelerate customer time-to-value.
Summary Generated by Built In

Akeneo is the leading AI-powered Product Data Platform that helps brands, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers unify product data and pricing to power better product experiences, smarter decisions, and business growth in an AI-driven commerce world.

We're all about experience - from the best-in-class product we build to the inspiring environment we create for our employees. You'll grow in a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise will make an impact from day one. Our flexible work model empowers you to thrive, balancing professional success with personal fulfilment. At Akeneo, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, shared successes, and meaningful relationships.

Learn more about our culture and values via our Career page.

Job description

The Business Consultant is a key role in the Professional Services organization, tackling complex business challenges from customers and helping them see optimal value out of their investment in Akeneo.

  • Guide customers through their implementation of Akeneo, making recommendations to simplify their workflows and improve data governance using Akeneo's technology.

  • Provide hands-on delivery and configuration to accelerate our customers’ time to value.

  • Lead on-site and remote workshops with customers and partners to ensure business objectives are clear and projects are started with a solid foundation.

  • Deliver best practices and guidance to customers and partners in all forms including written documentation, presentations, emails, calls, and more.

  • Train customers and partners on Akeneo key principles and best practices.

  • Work collaboratively with other members of the professional services team and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful customer outcomes.

  • Become a functional expert of all Akeneo technology to be able to proactively identify risks and effectively assist customers.

  • Work with partners to provide functional recommendations based on customer use cases and business requirements.

  • Contribute to Akeneo’s implementation methodology and help improve how we work with customers.

What we look for
  • You have 3+ years of professional services or software implementation experience.

  • You are passionate about customers and helping them drive value through the adoption of technology.

  • You are experienced and comfortable leading workshops with customers of mixed skill levels and seniority.

  • You love digging into complex customer challenges and helping them implement simple solutions.

  • You’re meticulous about the quality of customer deliverables.

  • You thrive in an extremely dynamic and changing environment.

You don't need to tick every box. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience is slightly different, we still want to hear from you!

Interview process
  1. 30-minute screening call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team

  2. 45-minute interview with the hiring manager

  3. 60-minute case study including a presentation

  4. 30-minute interview with two members of the team

Salary range

Between $115,000 to $125,000 on-target earnings.

Life at AkeneoWork Environment

- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave with flexible working hours, and a hybrid setup allowing 3-4 days working from home. Option to Work from Anywhere for up to 30 days per year.
- Home Office & Commuting Allowance: Enjoy a $600 budget to enhance your home office and an $80 monthly sustainable transportation allowance for eco-friendly commuting.

Inclusivity 

- Generous Parental Leave: Benefit from 16 weeks of paid maternity leave, 4 weeks of paid leave for the second parent. A gradual return to work program is also available.
- Community & Support: Engage in 2 paid volunteering days annually and join Employee Resource Groups dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the company. 

Growth and Development 

- Professional Development: Access a $1,000 annual budget for personal professional development and take advantage of career paths, internal mobility opportunities, and a "Women in Leadership Programme."
- Comprehensive Onboarding: Start on the right foot with a structured company onboarding program.

Wellbeing

- Health & Insurance: Receive 100% employer contribution for employees and their dependents for medical, dental, and vision benefits up to the set caps.
- Financial Security: Benefit from a 401k with a 4% company match and short as well as long-term disability insurance.
- Mental Health Support: Access individual and confidential sessions with a mental health practitioner or coach of your choice.

For more information about benefits, don’t hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition team.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of professional services or software implementation experience.
  • Hands-on delivery and configuration experience implementing software solutions.
  • Experience leading workshops with customers of mixed skill levels and seniority.
  • Ability to train customers and partners on product principles and best practices.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation, presentations, and client interactions.
  • Collaborative mindset to work with professional services and cross-functional teams.
  • Meticulous attention to quality of customer deliverables.
  • Functional expertise in Akeneo technology or willingness to become a functional expert.

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The Company
HQ: Nantes
400 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Akeneo is the Product Experience (PX) company and global leader in agentic-first Product Cloud solutions, providing the foundational operating system for the AI-powered commerce era. With its Product Cloud, Akeneo enables brands, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to centralize, govern, and orchestrate their product information, transforming fragmented data into trusted, actionable assets. With the integration of PricingHUB, Akeneo extends its platform beyond product data to unify product data and pricing — the two signals that drive discovery, conversion, and business performance. Together, Akeneo helps organizations move from managing product information to making better business decisions, aligning what they sell and how they sell it to compete and win in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven market. Leading global brands, including Chico’s, TaylorMade Golf, Rail Europe, and more, trust Akeneo to scale their commerce initiatives and deliver consistent, high-performing product experiences.

Why Work With Us

We’re all about experience - from the best-in-class product we build to the inspiring environment we create for our employees. You’ll grow in a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise will make an impact. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, shared successes, and meaningful relationships.

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Get the work-life balance you need with flexible working hours and the option of working from home 3 to 4 days a week.

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