Roles and missions of the Innovation Consultant
The Innovation Consultant is an expert in the ideas, strategies and tactics needed to transform a company into a viable and profitable whole. The roles and missions of an Innovation Consultant are wide-ranging, and include :
- Reviewing current systems and processes and developing innovative, value-added solutions to improve them;
- Identifying new innovation and growth opportunities for the business;
- Creating and executing action plans to implement changes and improvements that will move the business forward;
- collaborate with other team members to devise and implement innovative solutions to complex problems;
- Develop innovative plans, conduct research and determine the best way to manage proposed changes;
- Identify and develop technologies that will improve the products and services offered by the company;
- Listening to and evaluating customer feedback and ideas on how to improve the business;
- Managing and monitoring innovation projects from start to finish;
- Analyse the results and performance of projects and provide reports and feedback to management on their progress and difficulties;
- Help train staff in the use of innovation technologies and processes;
- Recommend innovative practices and processes to boost staff productivity and motivation;
- Participate in team meetings and presentations to customers and partners;
- Ensure compliance with company guidelines and procedures and that objectives and expectations are met.
Salary and career development of an Innovation Consultant
An innovation consultant is someone who helps companies reinvent themselves and grow using technology and innovation. This professional is responsible for finding innovative solutions to complex problems using technology, analytical tools and creative processes. An innovation consultant's salary depends on many factors, such as level of experience, type of company, region and sector. Here is a brief list of gross annual salary trends in France, depending on the consultant's experience:
- 0 to 2 years: between €50 and €70,000 per year;
- 2 to 5 years: between €70 and €90,000 per year;
- 5 to 10 years: between €90 and €110,000 per year;
- 10 to 15 years: between €110 and €120,000 per year;
- more than 15 years: between €120,000 and €150,000 per year.
Innovation consultants can also progress to other careers in the innovation and technology sector, such as:
- Technology consultant;
- Digital marketing consultant;
- Innovation manager;
- Product Innovation Specialist