Business Consultant

Business Consultant – Space and Assortment

ABOUT RELEX

RELEX Solutions is a profitable hypergrowth company employing over 2,000 people globally. In times of rapidly changing, fragmented consumer demand, new sales and fulfillment channels, and supply chain disruption, RELEX’s AI-driven, cloud-based platform helps retailers and brands move fast and find new ways to meet consumer needs while improving operational efficiency and controlling costs. RELEX recently announced the successful closure of a €500M funding round, bringing the company’s valuation to €5B.

RELEX is trusted by leading brands including Leroy Merlin, EUROSPIN, DIA, Alì supermercati, Prenatal, Mediaworld, as well as Ahold Delhaize, Morrisons and REWE , and has offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.

The role:

The RELEX team in EMEA South region is growing and is looking for a Space and Assortment Business Consultant whose main responsibilities will be managing software implementation projects through all the phases of the project lifecycle. As a Space and Assortment Business Consultant, you will perform business analysis at a strategic, operational, and organizational level and be responsible for the design, development and implementation of the RELEX solutions. From time to time, you will also support the sales team’s initiatives through solution positioning, benefit analysis, completion of RFIs and preparation of ROI cases.

This is an ideal role for an entrepreneurial-minded individual who wants to be a cornerstone in building a success story and to play a key role in our future growth. We expect you to be self-motivated and very willing to take on new challenges.

Starting with an induction process of several weeks, you will join an ambitious team of smart people; all committed to RELEX’s success. RELEX, in turn, does its very best to take good care of its people as dictated by the very Nordic company values.

Travel will be required to visit customers on a regular basis or occasionally to meet with the RELEX teams in our other offices.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Managing and participating in consultancy, data analysis and software implementation projects. Tasks include:
  • Attending or leading process development workshops
  • Analysing data and KPI’s
  • Presenting findings and results to customers (both to operative and to management level)
  • Configuring RELEX tools according to customer specifications
  • Educating and training customers to use RELEX tools
  • Providing user support for customers
• Participating and supporting sales process as a solution / space and assortment subject matter specialist Attending training and developing relevant knowledge and skills
• Attending suitable industry or RELEX events as needed
• Helping in other general sales and admin tasks as required

What you’ll bring to the table:

• University degree in Industrial Management or Business Administration OR 5+ years of working in the retail industry
• Experience with a grocery / CPG / FMCG retailer or supplier
• Strong interest in retail technology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand Space & Assortment systems from both business and IT perspectives
• Capability to interact confidently with customer stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial attitude with interest towards growing the business
• Advanced level English and native Italian language communications skills

What we consider a strong plus:

• Experience as a user or consultant with Space and Category Management tools (JDA/BY, Symphony, Nielsen)
• Experience in Space optimization (macro or micro) domain area
• Any other languages at a high level of competency

What we offer you in return:

• A position where you can help retailers and consumer goods companies to reach their ESG initiatives through increased supply chain efficiency, reduced food waste, and an empowered workforce
• An international focus with learning opportunities in a rapidly growing SaaS company
• A fun, ambitious, and committed marketing team where all the team members live in 10 different countries but still feel like a family
• A respectful and professional, yet easy-going atmosphere where individual thinking is encouraged
• Responsibilities and challenging projects from day one

Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply today and become a part of RELEX!

You can apply by sending your cover letter and resume through the application form as soon as possible. Please note that we will fill this position as soon as we’ve found the right person, so we recommend that you act quickly.

If you have questions, Eva Pereira () is happy to answer them.