Consumer Products & Retail - Retail Execution - Manager

Consumer Products & Retail - Retail Execution - Manager

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We set out to build the world’s most trusted consulting firm – creating lasting impact for clients and pioneering a positive, people‑first way of working. We work with everyone from FTSE 100 names to bright new start‑ups, across every sector.

• New York, NY
• Chicago, IL
• Atlanta, GA

Our Consumer Products & Retail practice is looking for an experienced Manager to join the team. This role requires a leader who understands how commercial strategy translates into flawless execution at the store level.

• Lead retail execution and commercial strategy engagements, helping clients improve field productivity, in‑store execution quality, and commercial outcomes.
• Guide clients in implementing and optimizing capabilities such as account management, territory and route planning, geo‑fencing, retail audits, compliance checks, next‑best actions, and DSD/pre‑sell ordering.
• Leverage image recognition technologies and advanced shelf analytics to drive automated compliance, retail insights, and improved execution.
• Manage project teams and provide mentorship to consultants and senior consultants.
• Advise on the design and deployment of retail execution solutions, ensuring alignment with client business processes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; serve as a trusted advisor for retail execution and field sales transformation.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (Sales, IT, Category, Supply Chain) to create integrated solutions that enable scalable, sustainable field execution excellence.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to help clients identify capability gaps and growth opportunities.
• Drive innovation, champion best practices, and promote continuous improvement across engagements.
• Support business development activities, including proposal creation, solution design, and client presentations.

• 6+ years of experience in the CPG industry, with a strong focus on retail execution, field sales, or commercial operations.
• Proven leadership skills, including managing teams, coaching talent, and overseeing complex client engagements.
• Deep understanding of field sales processes: territory & route planning, visit management, geo‑fencing, retail audits, compliance, pre‑sell/DSD, and promotional execution.
• Hands‑on experience with image recognition technologies used for shelf execution, automated compliance, or retail insights.
• Preferred proficiency with Salesforce platforms, especially within CPG retail execution (e.g., Consumer Goods Cloud, CRM workflows, customer hierarchies, field execution modules).
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to translate strategic goals into actionable execution plans.
• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to partner across business and technology teams.
• High learning agility and the ability to quickly adopt and apply new concepts in consulting environments.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Salary range: $158,000 – $192,500
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for employee‑only coverage.
• Company‑paid group term life, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and travel insurance.
• Participation in our 401(k) retirement plan; we contribute 3% of your annual base salary and match up to an additional 2% if you contribute.
• Ability to set aside pre‑tax dollars toward commuter benefits, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dep‑care FSA.
• Baringa People Fund – an opportunity for every employee to manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice outside of work.
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for primary caregivers.
• Opportunities to grow your skills and knowledge through a range of learning courses and resources.
• Five weeks’ annual leave, with an additional two‑week recharge after five years.

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