Aria Intelligent Solutions
Managing Consultant - Retail/FMCG
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Managing Consultant
Location: Hybrid, UK with an Aldwych Office Salary: £70,000–100,000 (dependent on level and experience) + bonus schemes
About Aria
Aria Intelligent Solutions partners with the world’s leading retailers and FMCG brands to deliver measurable commercial impact. We combine deep industry expertise with advanced AI and analytics to help clients transform how they plan, trade, and grow.
Our Consulting practice leads transformation across merchandising, demand forecasting, and supply chain, shaping strategy, operating models, and AI-driven solutions for FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 businesses.
About the Role
As a Managing Consultant, you will:
- Lead complex client engagements and set the strategic direction for delivery.
- Operate as a senior trusted advisor, shaping transformation roadmaps, influencing executive stakeholders, and ensuring AI and consulting capabilities translate into measurable business value.
- Oversee delivery quality, team leadership, and commercial performance across your portfolio while driving growth and new opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Problem Solving
- Lead high-complexity programmes and define strategic frameworks for retail and FMCG clients.
- Integrate cross-functional insight to shape major business decisions.
- Design operating models and transformation roadmaps embedding AI/automation for measurable impact.
- Steer innovation and process excellence, setting standards for analytical rigor.
Client Leadership & Influence
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior/executive stakeholders, driving strategic decisions.
- Lead multi-stakeholder engagements by aligning priorities and driving sustainable change.
- Create and deliver executional-level presentations and business cases.
- Inspire innovative thinking through structured storytelling and insight.
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AI & Technology-Enabled Transformation
- Identify and prioritise AI/data use cases aligned to commercial outcomes.
- Translate business needs into structured technical requirements and collaborate with data science/product teams.
- Lead AI solution deployment, ensuring adoption, scalability, and KPI-driven performance.
- Define strategic technology leveraging across client environments.
Commercial Ownership & Growth
- Expand strategic accounts and secure new business opportunities.
- Shape and close proposals, directly impacting revenue and margin performance.
- Grow Aria’s industry visibility and build partnerships/networks.
- Contribute to service innovation and thought leadership.
Team Leadership & Development
- Line manage Senior Consultants and Consultants, nurturing their growth—but discipline, and impact.
- Provide clear, actionable direction and constructive challenges for high-quality delivery.
- Foster a high-performing, values-led culture with collaboration and accountability.
- Guide consulting capabilities alongside leadership initiatives.
Skills & Experience
Core Requirements
- 8+ years in retail/FMCG consulting (or relevant industry leadership).
- Demonstrated leadership of multi-workstream transformation programmes.
- Proven ability to influence senior/executive stakeholders.
- AI/technology-enablement experience in transformation delivery.
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Strategic & Commercial Acumen
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of account expansion.
- Subject-matter expertise in areas such as Merchandising, Demand Planning, Retail Strategy, AI Enablement.
Technology & Delivery
- Expertise in retail systems ecosystem and market trends.
- Experience in large-scale business transformation with pragmatic risk management.
Leadership & Influence
- Executive-level communication presence and high emotional intelligence.
- Track record of mentoring high-performing teams and external visibility/engagement.
Benefits & Perks
- Private medical insurance: Access to a bespoke Vitality plan for you and your family.
- Active Rewards: Earn Vitality points for a range of perks (e.g. hollywood films, discounted coffees).
- 25 days leave + loyalty days to accumulate over time.
- Personal charity day: Paid day to support a personal cause + donation matching.
- Champion Health App: Lifetime wellness tools for physical and mental health.
- Pro/wellbeing seminars: Expert-led sessions for career and personal growth.
- Wellbeing Days: Paid downtime to reset and recharge as needed.
Why Aria?
You’ll:
- Work alongside clients and AI specialists, shaping practical, high-impact solutions.
- Take a central role in driving engagements, developing people, and evolving consulting/tech integration.
- Join a culture that values purpose, health, and work-life balance.
At Aria—your expertise will reshape industries. ✨
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