Transformation Consultant – Retail Merchandising (~10 weeks)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Aria Intelligent Solutions
£1,000 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Retail Merchandising Consultant focuses on supporting a strategic transformation project for a leading UK retailer, aimed at redefining their Non-Food Operating Model. The consultant will engage in competitor benchmarking, trend analysis, and stakeholder workshops, contributing to the design of the future-state operating model. This position requires a strong consulting background with hands-on experience in operating model design and transformation strategy. The engagement is structured over approximately 10 weeks, split into two phases, with a hybrid working model involving remote work and onsite workshops.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design of the future-state operating model
- Lead or support stakeholder workshops and capability mapping
- Analyse market and competitor trends to shape transformation direction
- Identify operational gaps and support roadmap and business case creation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid delivery model
Key Skills:
- 4–12+ years’ experience in retail merchandising, transformation, or strategy consulting
- Strong understanding of merchandising operating models and business change
- Proven facilitation, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and deliver in a time-boxed, outcome-driven environment
Salary (Rate): £1000/day
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Consulting
Contract Role: Retail Merchandising Consultant – Operating Model Transformation
Location: Hybrid – Remote with Onsite Workshops (North of London)
Start Date: Mid-August
Duration: ~10 Weeks (Split into Two Phases)
Rate Range: £600–£1,000/day (Outside IR35, Based on Experience)
Overview: We are supporting a strategic transformation project for a leading UK retailer to redefine their Non-Food Operating Model. The engagement includes competitor benchmarking, analysis of emerging trends, senior stakeholder workshops, and capability mapping, followed by gap analysis, a change roadmap, and business case development. We are seeking Retail Merchandising Consultants with a strong consulting background and hands-on experience in operating model design, transformation strategy, or merchandising analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design of the future-state operating model
- Lead or support stakeholder workshops and capability mapping
- Analyse market and competitor trends to shape transformation direction
- Identify operational gaps and support roadmap and business case creation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid delivery model
Ideal Profile:
- 4–12+ years’ experience in retail merchandising, transformation, or strategy consulting
- Strong understanding of merchandising operating models and business change
- Proven facilitation, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and deliver in a time-boxed, outcome-driven environment
Who Should Apply:
This role is best suited for independent consultants or professionals with a consulting background who can confidently lead and deliver strategic transformation engagements with minimal ramp-up.
Engagement Terms:
Outside IR35 Hybrid model with periodic on-site workshops north of London Project structured in two 5-week stages