Senior Retail Strategy & Operations Consultant Paarl

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development

Industry conferences exposure

Diverse client portfolio

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-oriented Management Consultant with expertise in Retail Strategy and Operations to join our client in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on transforming retail performance across assortment planning, merchandising, store operations, and omnichannel integration.

You will analyze market trends, lead projects, present findings to executives, and drive measurable growth for diverse retail clients in the Paarl region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
• MBA preferred for seniority and leadership responsibilities.
• 4–6 years of experience in retail management or retail consulting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and client management abilities.
• Willingness to travel to client sites in Paarl region.

Responsibilities

• Analyze retail market trends to inform strategy.
• Develop strategies for store operations and sales performance.
• Advise on merchandising, inventory, and supply chain optimization.
• Support omnichannel strategies integrating online and offline.
• Perform financial analyses and build business cases.
• Lead project teams and manage client engagements.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders.
• Deliver presentations of findings to senior management.
• Identify opportunities for store technology and digital marketing.

Skills

Retail operations

Strategy development

Financial modeling

Team leadership

Client management

Analytical thinking

E-commerce knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin/Marketing/Economics

MBA preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a results-oriented Management Consultant with expertise in Retail Strategy and Operations to join our client in Paarl, Western Cape. The role focuses on transforming retail performance across assortment planning, merchandising, store operations, and omnichannel integration.

You will analyze market trends, lead projects, present findings to executives, and drive measurable growth for diverse retail clients in the Paarl region.