Retail Consultant

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Position: Retail Consulting Partner | Store Operations

North America | Full-Time

Xcede is working with a leading organization looking for a senior retail leader to drive store operations consulting and transformation across North America.

This is an opportunity for an experienced retail executive to help major retailers improve store performance, workforce productivity, customer experience, and technology adoption across large store networks.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead store operations strategy and transformation initiatives across grocery, specialty, and department retail.
• Drive improvements in labor productivity, workforce management, store execution, and operating models.
• Build relationships with senior retail executives, including COOs and Chief Stores Officers.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow the store operations consulting practice.
• Lead initiatives across omnichannel fulfillment, store technology, and frontline operations.
• Develop innovative solutions using AI, automation, analytics, and digital transformation.
• Own consulting revenue targets, client delivery, and measurable business outcomes.

What We're Looking For
• 15+ years of retail experience, with significant expertise in store operations and field leadership.
• Experience within a major US retail organization, ideally grocery, specialty, or department retail.
• Proven track record delivering store operations transformation and measurable improvements.
• Strong understanding of labor optimization, store economics, workforce management, and omnichannel execution.
• Experience building senior client relationships and driving business development.
• Consulting experience is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with retail technology, AI, automation, and digital transformation is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Compensation: $160,000–$215,000 annually, plus benefits and discretionary incentive.