Luke Labar

About Luke Labar

Strategic leader in consulting, sales, and technology with 20+ years driving growth for…

Experience

1. Senior Director, Commercial Enablement Solution Architecture (Loyalty & Supply Chain)

   Circana

   Mar 2023 — Present · Boulder, CO, US

   Design and deliver enterprise-level data and analytics solutions for CPG manufacturers and retailers, translating complex business requirements into technical architectures that drive growth and operational efficiency. Partner with C-suite and cross-functional teams to architect scalable solutions leveraging consumer insights platforms, market research tools, and category management technologies.Key Contributions- Deliver customized product demonstrations and proof-of-concept engagements, showcasing platform capabilities - Architect integrated solutions combining consumer panel data, pricing analytics, and shopper insights to address strategic business challenges- Lead end-to-end RFP response process, coordinating cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive technical and business proposals - Support proposal development lifecycle including requirements analysis, solution design, cost estimation, and risk assessment for complex multi-phase engagements- Drive go-to-market strategy and commercialization of new solution offerings, partnering with product and sales teams to define value propositions that accelerate market adoption- Develop commercialization frameworks and sales enablement materials, translating technical capabilities into client-ready business cases that demonstrate measurable ROI- Lead technical discovery and solution design for consulting engagements, defining implementation roadmaps that align client objectives with platform capabilities- Collaborate with product development, sales, and client services teams to translate market needs into solution patterns and technical standards- Present solution architectures to executive stakeholders, demonstrating business value and long-term impact of technology investments- Support new client acquisition through consultative discovery sessions, needs assessments, and executive presentations that articulate business value and technical differentiation

Education

• Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business

  Bachelor of Science

  1999 — 2003

• Lehigh University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

• University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

  Field Study

  2014 — 2014

• The Culinary Institute of America

  AOS

  1997 — 1999

• Lehigh University - College of Business and Economics

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2011 — 2014

Skills

• Market Research
• Microsoft Excel
• Fmcg
• Consumer Insights
• Retail Category Management
• Store Clustering
• Management
• Team Building
• Budgeting
• Merchandising
• Consumer Behaviour
• Forecasting
• Marketing Research
• Pricing Strategy
• Market Analysis
• Fact-Based Selling
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Iri Xlerate
• Pos Data Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Analytics
• Competitive Intelligence
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Strategy
• Consultative Selling
• Business Analysis
• Promotional Analysis
• Shopper Marketing
• Cpg Sales
• Market Planning
• Account Management
• Customer Insight
• Business Intelligence
• Nielsen
• Retail
• Customer Relations
• New Business Development