Management Consultant - Retail Strategy

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Performance bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training & development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, NZ, is seeking a dynamic Management Consultant focused on Retail Strategy to advise retail clients on evolving markets, omnichannel transformation, and optimizing store operations.

Based in Queenstown with a hybrid work model, you will lead strategic analyses, develop market-entry and pricing strategies, build business cases, and drive client engagements from discovery to implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in retail management, retail consulting, or strategy roles.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful retail strategies.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, merchandising, e-commerce, and omni-channel strategies.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Analyze retail market trends, competitive landscapes, and consumer behavior to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
• Develop comprehensive retail strategies, including market entry, product assortment, pricing, and channel strategies.
• Advise clients on optimizing their online and offline retail operations, store formats, and supply chains.
• Lead projects focused on enhancing the customer shopping experience and driving sales growth.
• Collaborate with client leadership to ensure effective strategy implementation and change management.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic recommendations.
• Stay informed about innovative retail technologies and emerging business models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent management consultancy, is seeking a dynamic Management Consultant to focus on Retail Strategy . This role, based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape , will involve advising retail clients on navigating the evolving market landscape, enhancing omnichannel presence, optimizing store operations, and driving customer engagement. You will be instrumental in developing strategies that address challenges such as digital disruption, changing consumer preferences, and competitive pressures. The ideal candidate has a passion for the retail sector and a strong track record in strategic problem-solving. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of retail for leading organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze retail market trends, competitive landscapes, and consumer behavior to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
• Develop comprehensive retail strategies, including market entry, product assortment, pricing, and channel strategies.
• Advise clients on optimizing their online and offline retail operations, store formats, and supply chains.
• Lead projects focused on enhancing the customer shopping experience and driving sales growth.
• Collaborate with client leadership to ensure effective strategy implementation and change management.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic recommendations.
• Stay informed about innovative retail technologies and emerging business models.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in retail management, retail consulting, or strategy roles within the retail sector.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful retail strategies.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, merchandising, e-commerce, and omni-channel strategies.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage client relationships.
• Residency in or willingness to relocate to Queenstown, Eastern Cape , with occasional travel required for client engagements.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive remuneration package, including a base salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• We are committed to fostering your professional growth through continuous learning opportunities, specialized training, and clear career advancement paths.
• You will gain exposure to diverse and challenging projects within the dynamic retail industry.
• The firm cultivates a collaborative, innovative, and results-driven work environment.
• The hybrid work model provides a balance between structured office collaboration and remote flexibility.