Retail Consultant (Retail & Consumer Goods)

Location: Hybrid in the Netherlands, with work from home, client offices, or hirify.global hubs in Amsterdam and Maastricht.

Company

hirify.global is a global management consulting group combining strategy, management consulting, data science, creativity, and transformation expertise across retail, consumer goods, and other sectors.

What you will do

• Define and deliver retail and consumer goods strategy and transformation initiatives across marketing, corporate strategy, product, merchandising, pricing, commerce, and operating models.
• Address strategic challenges including brand positioning, portfolio strategy, go-to-market models, omnichannel strategy, pricing optimization, and category development.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to generate actionable client insights.
• Contribute to project framing, client interviews, benchmarking, and co-creation of recommendations.
• Work in agile, multidisciplinary teams with exposure to senior and C-level stakeholders.

Requirements

• Approximately 2 years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, or a strategic role in a retail or consumer goods company.
• Strong analytical skills and prioritization ability.
• Strong interest in data and AI-related topics, with the ability to quickly build expertise in these areas.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in diverse and changing environments.
• Ability to move between strategic vision and operational detail and communicate fluently in business and numerical terms.
• Fluency in English and either French or Dutch.

Nice to have

• Good understanding of the retail and consumer goods ecosystem, including brands, retailers, channels, and consumer trends.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid flexibility across home, client offices, and hirify.global hubs, with a home working allowance.
• Attractive salary with growth based on experience and performance, plus a yearly individual and team bonus.
• 26 days of holiday per year, with additional days available as seniority increases.
• Pension plan, additional well-being benefits, and sustainable mobility options.
• Mentoring, training, international projects, and a strong community with social and sports activities.
• Work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.