Retail Merchandising Manager

As a Manager in Retail Consulting at Accenture, you will lead strategic transformation initiatives for global retailers across segments such as fashion, grocery, and general merchandise. Your responsibilities will include designing retail strategies, identifying key value and cost drivers, improving bottom-line performance, and delivering high-impact solutions. You will conduct detailed business process analysis, develop operating models, drive implementation readiness, and guide distributed teams through all phases of execution. Additionally, you will define and lead change management plans, engage stakeholders, and manage business development efforts. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of global retail operations, functional expertise in merchandising, supply chain, or store operations, and hands-on experience in retail consulting or analytics. The ideal candidate possesses strong business acumen, an analytical mindset, experience with test cases/use cases, and excels in client communication. Cross-cultural competence and the ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments are essential to succeed in this leadership role. - Lead strategic transformation initiatives for global retailers in fashion, grocery, and general merchandise segments - Design retail strategies, identify key value and cost drivers, and improve bottom-line performance - Conduct detailed business process analysis and develop operating models - Drive implementation readiness and guide distributed teams through all phases of execution - Define and lead change management plans, engage stakeholders, and manage business development efforts - 10+ years of relevant experience in consulting, analytics, or the retail industry - Proven success in managing strategic client relationships - Bachelor's degree from a reputed institution, with Engineering preferred - MBA from Tier 1 institution Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology, and Operations servicesall powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 569,000 people deliver on the promise of,