Retail / CPG Industry Expert (SME)

Adastra; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm seeks a part-time expert to drive data and analytics solutions in the Retail and CPG sectors. This role involves collaborating with sales to understand client needs and proposing tailored solutions that leverage advanced analytics and AI technologies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in omnichannel strategies and supply chain optimization, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of industry trends. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering impactful solutions that transform client operations and enhance customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in retail and/or CPG industries at an executive level.
• Strong understanding of omnichannel strategies and customer engagement.
• Experience in data analytics and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of challenges in retail and CPG sectors.
• Partner with sales to identify potential clients and their needs.
• Design and present custom solution proposals.

Skills

Omnichannel strategies

Customer engagement and personalization

Supply chain management

Data-driven decision-making

Data analytics

Business intelligence

Predictive analytics

Machine learning

Executive communication

Presentation skills

Job description

Overview

Join a team at the forefront of data-driven innovation, where you’ll shape transformative solutions in the Retail/CPG industries. In this role, you’ll leverage your specialized expertise to drive impactful data and analytics solutions tailored to unique industry challenges and opportunities. You’ll collaborate closely with our sales team to understand client needs, propose customized solutions, and showcase the value of Adastra’s offerings.

Location: Across Canada

Position Type: Contract, estimated duration of 1 year with the possibility of extension

Employment Type: Part-Time (4–6 hours per week during regular business hours)

Work Type: Hybrid — occasional on-site presence required for meetings

Responsibilities:

• Develop a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the retail and CPG sectors, focusing on omnichannel integration, personalized customer experiences, and supply chain optimization

• Partner with the sales team to identify potential clients and thoroughly understand their pain points and business objectives

• Design and present custom solution proposals that highlight Adastra's capabilities, including data management, advanced analytics, and AI-powered systems

• Conduct demos to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of Adastra’s solutions for retail and CPG clients

• Act as a subject matter expert, offering technical and industry insights to both the sales team and clients

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in the retail and CPG sectors to ensure Adastra’s offerings remain competitive

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in the retail and/or CPG industries at an executive level, with a strong understanding of:

• Omnichannel strategies

• Customer engagement and personalization

• Supply chain management

• Data-driven decision-making

• Experience in the usage of data analytics, business intelligence, and the application of emerging technologies such as IoT, predictive analytics, and machine learning within the retail and CPG landscape
• Executive communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value for diverse stakeholders

Nice to Have:

• A track record of successful presales or solution engineering experience, preferably within a consulting or technology services environment

About Adastra

For more than 25 years, Adastra has been hyper-focused on data and the infrastructures to support it. We are an international consulting company working with businesses and IT Leaders to extract value through data and analytic solutions in the domains of Cloud, Data Management, Analytics, AI and ML, Governance, Hyper Automation, and Enterprise Application Development. Our team of experts, combined with our worldclass data management platform, helps provide trusted insights, establish frameworks, enforce best practices, and streamline processes for around-the-clock global coverage. Adastra has a proven track record of helping organizations of all sizes – from SMEs to Fortune 1000s – achieve their data transformation goals, whether that be accelerating innovation, improving operational excellence, or creating unforgettable customer experiences.

Equal Opportunity Employer

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance

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