Senior Manager, Retail Execution - Consumer Products & Retail

About Baringa Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise and advanced technology, the firm helps clients deliver with greater confidence and certainty. Over 2,000 people worldwide, we combine global insight with local understanding across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms. Locations New York, NY Chicago, IL Atlanta, Georgia Role Overview Senior Manager – CPG Retail Execution (Consulting). We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager to join our consumer products & retail practice, specializing in retail execution and commercial strategy for CPG organizations. Responsibilities Lead retail execution and commercial strategy engagements, helping clients improve field productivity, in‑store execution quality, and commercial outcomes. Guide clients in implementing and optimizing capabilities such as account management, territory and route planning, geo‑fencing, retail audits, compliance checks, next‑best actions, and DSD / pre‑sell ordering. Leverage image recognition technologies and advanced shelf analytics to drive automated compliance, retail insights, and improved execution. Manage project teams and provide mentorship to consultants and senior consultants. Advise on the design and deployment of retail execution solutions, ensuring alignment with client business processes. Build and maintain strong client relationships; serve as a trusted advisor for retail execution and field sales transformation. Partner with cross‑functional teams (Sales, IT, Category, Supply Chain) to create integrated solutions that enable scalable, sustainable field execution excellence. Conduct market and competitive analysis to help clients identify capability gaps and growth opportunities. Drive innovation, champion best practices, and promote continuous improvement across engagements. Support business development activities, including proposal creation, solution design, and client presentations. Skills & Experience 8+ years of experience in the CPG industry, with a strong focus on retail execution, field sales, or commercial operations. Proven leadership skills, including managing teams, coaching talent, and overseeing complex client engagements. Deep understanding of field sales processes: territory & route planning, visit management, geo‑fencing, retail audits, compliance, pre‑sell/DSD, and promotional execution. Hands‑on experience with image recognition technologies used for shelf execution, automated compliance, or retail insights. Preferred proficiency with Salesforce platforms, especially within CPG retail execution (Consumer Goods Cloud, CRM workflows, customer hierarchies, field execution modules). Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to translate strategic goals into actionable execution plans. Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to partner across business and technology teams. High learning agility and the ability to quickly adopt and apply new concepts in consulting environments. Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Benefits Salary range: $203,000 - $250,000 Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for employee‑only coverage. Company‑paid group term life, short‑term and long‑term disability, and travel insurance. Participation in our 401(k) retirement plan; we contribute 3% of your annual base salary and match up to an additional 2% if you contribute. Ability to set aside pre‑tax dollars toward commuter benefits, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dep‑care FSA. Baringa People Fund – an opportunity to manage wellbeing through an activity of your choice outside of work. Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for primary caregivers. Opportunities to grow skills through learning courses and resources. Five weeks’ annual leave, with an additional two‑week recharge after five years. Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture, and diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and our people. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baringa