Consultant (m/f/d) with focus on Board & Retail

better decisions group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Company pension

Performance bonus

Flexible working

Training & certifications

Job summary

better decisions group in Manchester seeks a Consultant passionate about retail and analytics to configure Board solutions for merchandising and planning. You will translate business processes into dashboards, collaborate with client teams, and deliver practical, technology-driven outcomes.

With 2+ years in retail or consulting, you will facilitate workshops, build prototypes, and contribute to reports that drive day-to-day decisions. Flexible hybrid work and ongoing training are available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail or consulting environment.
• Passion for retail and technology.
• Strong understanding of retail KPIs and processes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to take on responsibility and learn Board.

Responsibilities

• Advise our retail clients on the implementation and enhancement of Board solutions for merchandising, planning & performance management.
• Analyse retail processes and translate them into tech-driven solutions.
• Facilitate client workshops, develop concepts, and implement them hands-on with our team.
• Act as sparring partner, bringing practical experience and best practices.
• Support the creation of prototypes, reports, and dashboards delivering real value.

Skills

Retail experience

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Excel

Team player

Willingness to learn Board

Tools

Board

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Are you passionate about retail and merchandising, already have some experience, and want to combine your expertise with modern technology? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are looking for consultants with a passion for retail, assortments, and processes, who are eager to contribute their knowledge to exciting client projects while working with one of the leading planning and analytics platform, Board.

Note - the day-to-day of this role is configuring and building reports in Software

Tasks

• Advise our retail clients on the implementation and enhancement of Board solutions for merchandising (MFP, WSSI, Range and Assortment, Allocation and Replenishment, Pricing and Promotions), planning & performance management

• Analyse retail business processes (e.g. category management, assortment planning, pricing) and translate them into smart, technology-driven solutions

• Facilitate client workshops, develop concepts, and implement them hands-on with our team

• Act as a sparring partner for our clients: bringing in your practical experience and combining it with best practices from other projects

• Support the creation of prototypes, reports, and dashboards that deliver real value in day-to-day business

Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience in a retail environment, e.g. as a merchandiser, category manager, business analyst or consultant

• Passion for retail & technology

• some experience with BI, planning or analytics solutions is a plus, but not a must

• Solid understanding of retail KPIs and processes (e.g. sales performance, stock management, assortment performance)

• Strong communication skills, team spirit, and willingness to take on responsibility

• Analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex topics into practical solutions

• Good knowledge of Excel and interest in learning Board and other tools

Benefits

• Exciting projects with leading retail companies

• Fast personal and professional development opportunities

• Flexible working: modern remote and office models

• Attractive benefits: 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, performance-related bonus, company pension scheme

• Training & certifications around Board, BI and consulting

• A supportive, open-minded team that values collaboration and growth

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