Freelance Retail Merchandiser Consultant

Summary

Job Title: Freelance Retail Merchandiser ConsultantType: Part-Time | Contract | 20 hours/weekLocation: Remote (India)Duration: Ongoing (Initial Phase – Concept & Prototype Validation)

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Retail Merchandiser Consultant to collaborate on the early-stage development of a new retail solution. This freelance role is crucial for validating our concept and low-fidelity prototype, ensuring that our approach aligns with real-world merchandising challenges and needs.You will serve as a strategic advisor, offering expert insights to shape the direction of the product. Your input will directly influence our roadmap, helping prioritize features and define value propositions from a merchandiser’s perspective.Key ResponsibilitiesConcept ValidationAssess core ideas and strategic direction. Help determine if the solution addresses genuine merchandising pain points.Prototype FeedbackReview a low-fidelity prototype and provide feedback on usability, workflows, and potential improvements.Feature PrioritizationAdvise on critical features, functionalities, and workflows based on your industry knowledge and current market trends.Scenario SimulationParticipate in scenario walkthroughs to test the solution’s alignment with typical retail merchandising processes.Retail InsightsShare deep expertise on common challenges in retail merchandising to help ensure the product is practical, relevant, and impactful.

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience in retail merchandising or merchandise planning.Strong strategic thinking with the ability to see beyond current tools and trends.Familiarity with the software development lifecycle—especially at the concept or design stage—is a plus.Clear and constructive communication skills; able to provide actionable feedback.Sound understanding of assortment planning, inventory management, and promotional strategies.Ability to work independently and provide valuable input with limited guidance.Ideal ForFreelance merchandisers or planners looking to contribute to innovative retail tech solutions.Professionals who enjoy shaping product ideas from the ground up.Consultants interested in part-time advisory roles with flexible hours.