Lead LS Retail Consultant

Node4; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

25 days holidays plus birthday off

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance x 4

Diversity of workforce

Node4 training Academy

Benefits portal discounts

Discounted Gym Membership

Modern facilities

Company Social events

Complimentary beverages and snacks

Job summary

Node4 is seeking a Lead LS Retail Consultant to join our Microsoft Dynamics 365 team, delivering LS Central and D365 Business Central solutions across retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. You’ll lead LS Retail projects, provide expert product knowledge, guide clients through transformation, and mentor consultants across the practice.

This hands-on leadership role covers project delivery, design workshops, client engagement and team development, with travel across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years delivering LS Retail/LS Central solutions, ideally in on-prem and SaaS.
• Strong understanding of D365 Business Central in retail, POS and back-office.
• Led or mentored functional consultants; able to guide delivery teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, workshops and demos with clients.
• Experience across scoping, gap analysis, UAT, training, go-live.
• Microsoft MB-800 certification and LS Retail accreditations are advantageous.
• Experience in international/multi-country retail rollouts and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as the functional lead on LS Retail implementation and upgrades.
• Own workshops, requirements gathering, and scoping with customers.
• Translate retail requirements into scalable LS Central / D365 solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end functional delivery: configuration, testing, training, go-live.
• Support project managers with timelines, risks and scope alignment.
• Provide functional leadership and mentor LS consultants.
• Advise clients on roadmaps and future LS Retail use with Microsoft tech.
• Contribute to internal IP, standards, templates and accelerators.
• Stay aligned with LS Central roadmap and new releases.
• Lead functional QA and solution assurance on projects.

Skills

LS Retail / LS Central expertise

D365 Business Central knowledge

Retail business processes

Leadership / mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Full project lifecycle

Documentation & design

MB-800 certification

Multi-country rollout experience

Travel flexibility

Job description

About Node4

We are a united force driven by a single ambition; to deliver faster transformation, lower cost, and truly differentiated outcomes - we do this by bringing together our AI Augmented MSP platform, hybrid sovereign cloud solutions, deep Microsoft expertise and the Node4 People

We Are

• Nimble – We focus on what matters most, adapt fast and embrace change
• Original – We think differently, stay curious and innovate
• Driven – We are bold, bring energy and own the outcome
• Engaged – We operate as one, building strong relationships
• 4 More – We always go further for our people, customers and partners

About The Role

We’re looking for a Lead LS Retail Consultant to join our growing Microsoft Dynamics 365 team, focused on delivering industry-leading solutions across the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors using LS Central and D365 Business Central. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering solutions across multiple LS Retail projects - providing expert product knowledge, guiding clients through transformation, and mentoring consultants across the practice. This is a hands‑on functional role with leadership responsibilities across project delivery, design assurance, client engagement, and team development. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned LS Retail professional who’s ready to step into a lead position and influence the growth of our LS capability across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Act as the functional lead on LS Retail implementation and upgrade projects
• Own solution design workshops, requirements gathering, and customer‑facing scoping sessions
• Translate retail, hospitality, and leisure requirements into scalable solutions using LS Central and D365 Business Central
• Oversee end‑to‑end functional delivery including configuration, testing, training, documentation, and go‑live support
• Support project managers in tracking timelines, risks, and scope alignment across delivery milestones
• Provide functional leadership and mentoring to other consultants in the LS Retail team
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping shape their roadmap and future use of LS Retail and Microsoft technologies
• Contribute to internal IP development, delivery standards, templates, and accelerators
• Stay up to date with the LS Central roadmap and new feature releases
• Lead functional QA and solution assurance across assigned projects

What will you bring?

• 5+ years’ experience delivering LS Retail / LS Central solutions (preferably in both on‑prem and SaaS environments)
• Strong knowledge of D365 Business Central, particularly in retail, POS, and back‑office operations
• Deep understanding of retail business processes, including promotions, inventory, pricing, loyalty, and store operations
• Proven experience leading or mentoring functional consultants and supporting delivery teams
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills – able to manage workshops, demos, and client relationships confidently
• Experience across full project lifecycles including scoping, gap‑fit analysis, UAT, training, and post‑go‑live
• Strong documentation and solution design skills
• Microsoft certifications such as MB‑800 and any LS Retail‑specific accreditations are highly desirable
• Previous experience in international/multi‑country retail rollouts is a plus
• Ability to travel as needed to support key clients and project delivery

What can we offer you?

• Hybrid Working
• Private Medical Insurance or Company Paid Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 25 days holidays plus your birthday off
• Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance x 4
• A diverse workforce
• Employee investment with Node4 training Academy
• Family savings and shopping discounts through the Node4 benefits portal.
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Modern facilities with open and welcoming breakout areas
• Company Social events
• Never ending supply of hot and cold drinks, biscuits, sweets, and fruit

Why join Node4?

Founded in 2004, Node4 has experienced exceptional growth and success over the years. From an office in Derby to locations nationwide and beyond. From three people to a workforce of over 900. We believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. We are a vibrant, passionate, and diverse team committed to providing exceptional service as standard.

Node4 is the place to be if you are passionate about technology and providing exceptional service while developing your career within a welcoming and evolving company.

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