Business Transformation Consultant – Retail Merchandising (10 weeks)
Budget: $80 – $130 USD
Contract Role: Retail Merchandising Consultant – Operating Model Transformation
Location: Hybrid – Remote with Onsite Workshops (North of London)
Start Date: Mid-August (Exact Date TBC)
Duration: ~10 Weeks (Split into Two Phases)
Overview:
We are supporting a strategic transformation project for a leading UK retailer to redefine their Non-Food Operating Model. The engagement includes competitor benchmarking, analysis of emerging trends, senior stakeholder workshops, and capability mapping—followed by gap analysis, a change roadmap, and business case development.
We are seeking Retail Merchandising Consultants with a strong consulting background and hands-on experience in operating model design, transformation strategy, or merchandising analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to the design of the future-state operating model
Lead or support stakeholder workshops and capability mapping
Analyse market and competitor trends to shape transformation direction
Identify operational gaps and support roadmap and business case creation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid delivery model
Ideal Profile:
4–12+ years’ experience in retail merchandising, transformation, or strategy consulting
Strong understanding of merchandising operating models and business change
Proven facilitation, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently and deliver in a time-boxed, outcome-driven environment
Who Should Apply:
This role is best suited for independent consultants or professionals with a consulting background who can confidently lead and deliver strategic transformation engagements with minimal ramp-up.
Engagement Terms:
Outside IR35
Hybrid model with periodic on-site workshops north of London
Project structured in two 5-week stages
Location: Hybrid – Remote with Onsite Workshops (North of London)
Start Date: Mid-August (Exact Date TBC)
Duration: ~10 Weeks (Split into Two Phases)
Overview:
We are supporting a strategic transformation project for a leading UK retailer to redefine their Non-Food Operating Model. The engagement includes competitor benchmarking, analysis of emerging trends, senior stakeholder workshops, and capability mapping—followed by gap analysis, a change roadmap, and business case development.
We are seeking Retail Merchandising Consultants with a strong consulting background and hands-on experience in operating model design, transformation strategy, or merchandising analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to the design of the future-state operating model
Lead or support stakeholder workshops and capability mapping
Analyse market and competitor trends to shape transformation direction
Identify operational gaps and support roadmap and business case creation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid delivery model
Ideal Profile:
4–12+ years’ experience in retail merchandising, transformation, or strategy consulting
Strong understanding of merchandising operating models and business change
Proven facilitation, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently and deliver in a time-boxed, outcome-driven environment
Who Should Apply:
This role is best suited for independent consultants or professionals with a consulting background who can confidently lead and deliver strategic transformation engagements with minimal ramp-up.
Engagement Terms:
Outside IR35
Hybrid model with periodic on-site workshops north of London
Project structured in two 5-week stages