Merchandising Consultant
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ABOUT RELEX
RELEX Solutions is Europe’s fastest growing provider of unified retail and supply chain planning solutions, offering a complete suite of Cloud-based Merchandising solutions (Space, Assortment, Pricing, Promotions) that Retailers use to improve their business results, e.g. by optimizing the Store assortment and maximising the sales of the stores.
During the past years RELEX has grown fast: we are a group of more than 2000 employees with offices in the 5 continents and our Helsinki headquarters. We are a close-knit community combining start-up mentality with corporate reliability. We are passionate about growth, but we are also a profitable business.
Role overview:
The RELEX team in EMEA South region is growing and is looking for a Merchandising Consultant whose main responsibilities will be managing software implementation projects through all the phases of the customer journey lifecycle. As a Merchandising 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
- Managing existing customers in the post-project phase. Tasks include:
- Gather user requirements and propose solutions.
- Implement the development, testing and training of customers on the agreed solutions.
- Proactively propose new RELEX Best Practices, modules or new solutions that improve the usage of RELEX by the customer
- Assist in creating and implementing value development roadmaps in collaboration with customers.
- Support measurable value delivery for existing customers.
- Collaborate with other departments to guide on optimal value propositions for existing customers
3. Participating and supporting sales process as a solution / merchandising subject matter specialist
4. Attending training and developing relevant knowledge and skills
5. Attending suitable industry or RELEX events as needed
6. Helping in other general sales and admin tasks as required
Key requirements:
- 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 Merchandising 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 Spanish language communications skills.
What we consider a strong plus:
- Experience as a user or consultant with Space and Assortment and/or Pricing and Promotions’ tools
- Experience in Merchandising-related domain area
- Any other languages at a high level of competency. Italian and Catalan knowledge will be considered as a plus.
What we offer you in return:
- Flexible work hours and the possibility to work remotely;
- International working environment and learning opportunities in a rapidly growing software company with a modern work culture;
- Respectful and professional, yet easy-going atmosphere where individual thinking is encouraged;
- Over 2000 energetic, ambitious, and fun colleagues internationally;
- Great possibilities for personal growth and to influence the future path of the company;
- A position where you can help retailers fight against food waste;
If you feel this is the opportunity you don’t want to miss, you can apply by sending your cover letter and resume through the application form as soon as possible. Please note that we cannot process applications through email.



