East London Retail Strategy Expert

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Management Consultant with expertise in Retail Strategy to join our team in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on developing omnichannel retail strategies, optimizing store operations, and driving profitable growth for retail clients in a developing market.

The successful candidate will analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and operational best practices, leading client engagements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in retail strategy consulting or related roles.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, merchandising, supply chain, and customer engagement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication.
• Experience with East London/Eastern Cape retail markets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive retail strategies, including omnichannel, e-commerce, and in-store experience enhancements.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior to identify growth opportunities for retail clients in East London, Eastern Cape.
• Advise on optimizing store operations, merchandising, inventory management, and supply chain logistics.
• Lead client engagements, manage project deliverables, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Conduct financial analysis, develop business cases, and model the impact of strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and present strategic recommendations to senior retail executives.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and emerging retail business models.
• Contribute to business development activities within the retail practice.

Skills

Retail strategy

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Management Consultant with expertise in Retail Strategy to join our team in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on developing omnichannel retail strategies, optimizing store operations, and driving profitable growth for retail clients in a developing market.

The successful candidate will analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and operational best practices, leading client engagements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver