Retail Specialist | Upto $100/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Retail & E-Commerce Expert for a remote position, offering flexible hours between 15–40 hours/week. The role involves reviewing AI-generated strategies, providing actionable feedback on retail operations, and supporting benchmarking efforts in e-commerce. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in retail and possess a minimum Bachelor's degree in a related field. Urgent applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail, category management, or e-commerce operations.
• Proven track record in vendor negotiations and executing strategies.
• Ability to provide structured feedback on retail strategies.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate AI-generated category strategies.
• Provide feedback on merchandising and vendor management.
• Evaluate AI recommendations related to marketplace growth.

Skills

Strong professional experience in retail

P&L ownership

Category management

Strong analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Shopify

Salesforce Commerce Cloud

Mintel

Nielsen/IRI

Job description

Retail & E-Commerce Expert

Type: Hourly Contract | Location: Remote | Duration: 1–2 months | Commitment: 15–25 hours/week (flexible up to 40 hours/week)

Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)

• Review and validate AI-generated category strategies, pricing tests, and promotional frameworks
• Provide structured feedback on merchandising, P&L ownership, vendor management, and inventory optimization
• Evaluate AI recommendations related to marketplace growth, affiliate marketing, and ROI measurement
• Stress-test AI outputs on supply chain logistics, SKU rationalization, and omni-channel execution scenarios
• Tag and organize content by retail function such as category management, merchandising, e-commerce operations, and supply chain
• Support benchmarking efforts to assess AI capabilities in retail and e-commerce

Requirements

• Strong professional experience in retail, category management, merchandising, supply chain, or e-commerce operations
• Proven track record owning P&L, leading vendor negotiations, and executing category/merchandising strategies
• Degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field (Bachelor’s minimum; MBA preferred)
• Familiarity with retail tools and data sources like Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Mintel, Nielsen/IRI, or equivalents
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to deliver structured, actionable feedback on retail strategies and operations
• Access to a desktop or laptop computer (Chromebooks are not supported)

Application Process

• Upload resume
• Complete a 15-minute AI interview to discuss background and role fit
• Follow-up with next steps and onboarding details if selected

PS - This is an urgent requirement. Would advise you to complete application process asap.