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Tata Consultancy Services · 1 day ago

Retail Industry Advisor

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$174K/yr - $230K/yr

15+ years exp

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is seeking a seasoned Retail Industry Advisor to drive growth and delivery within their Retail Business Consulting practice in North America. This role involves leading transformation engagements, building client relationships, and contributing to the growth of TCS’s Retail Consulting Practice.

Business Information SystemsConsultingInformation TechnologyIT Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Shape and execute the retail consulting strategy and plan for the Atlanta and broader Southeast region, in alignment with TCS’s Global Retail Consulting vision

Lead transformation engagements that enhance business performance across merchandising, operations, supply chain, and omnichannel functions

Act as a strategic advisor to senior retail executives, offering actionable insights and pragmatic recommendations that create value and accelerate growth

Collaborate closely with global and regional consulting leaders to align go-to-market priorities, delivery standards, and capability development plans

Build, nurture, and expand executive-level client relationships across leading retailers in the region

Identify, shape, and convert new opportunities by understanding client priorities and crafting tailored consulting propositions

Lead the development of strategic proposals, thought leadership, and value narratives that differentiate TCS in the retail market

Partner with account and industry leaders to drive pipeline growth, jointly developing go-to-market plans and pursuit strategies

Represent TCS at regional industry events, conferences, and executive forums to strengthen brand visibility and build professional networks

Contribute to the growth and differentiation of TCS’s Retail Consulting Practice by developing new frameworks, methodologies, and points of view on retail transformation

Mentor and empower consultants and managers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture

Partner with digital, analytics, and technology teams to design and deliver integrated business–technology solutions that bridge strategy and execution

Support internal capability building, recruitment, and knowledge-sharing across the broader North America Retail Consulting network

Oversee engagement delivery to ensure exceptional quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction

Manage project economics including resource planning, forecasting, and profitability

Apply structured consulting methods and agile approaches to drive tangible, sustainable impact for clients

Champion continuous improvement, leveraging data and feedback to refine practice operations and delivery excellence

Qualification

Retail consulting experienceBusiness developmentClient relationship managementDigital transformationAnalytical skillsInfluencing skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related discipline

15+ years of combined experience in retail consulting, transformation, or strategy, ideally within a top-tier consulting firm or major retail organization

Proven track record of building and growing client relationships, identifying opportunities, and leading pursuits to closure

Demonstrated expertise in business development, solution design, and account growth within the retail industry

Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage confidently at the C-suite level

Deep understanding of current retail trends including digital transformation, AI-enabled operations, customer personalization, and omnichannel growth

Willingness to travel regionally and nationally as required

Leadership experience delivering consulting or transformation engagements across multiple retail functions — from store operations and supply chain to digital commerce and merchandising

Proven ability to grow consulting revenue through client trust-building, proactive engagement, and strategic opportunity management

Strong commercial orientation with P&L understanding, financial modeling, and ROI-driven decision-making

Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with executive stakeholders to shape transformation roadmaps

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred

Experience working in cross-functional, global delivery models integrating onshore and offshore teams

Exposure to analytics, digital, or technology initiatives that link business value with measurable performance improvement

Company

Tata Consultancy Services

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Tata Consultancy Services is a business solutions company that specializes on information technology services and consulting.

Founded in 1968

Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND

10001+ employees

http://www.tcs.com

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