Lead Consultant

Quantium is a world leader in data science and artificial intelligence. Established in Australia in 2002, Quantium is a global team of more than 1,100 people across 14 locations with a unique blend of capabilities across product and consulting services to help businesses unlock value from data and analytics. We forge a better, more intelligent world.

We combine a team of experts that spans data scientists, actuaries, statisticians, business analysts, strategy consultants, engineers, technologists, programmers, and product developers  – all dedicated to harnessing the power of data to drive transformational outcomes for our clients.

Quantium's Consumer & Retail practice has built an impressive track record partnering with leading Retailers and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies globally. We're now expanding our Leeds team to support ASDA through an exciting period of transformation and AI-enabled innovation. We are looking for a commercially astute Lead Consultant to join the team, supporting Asda’s transformation journey and partnering closely with senior stakeholders in reshaping ASDA's customer strategy and commercial operations. This is your chance to combine deep retail expertise with cutting-edge AI capabilities to drive meaningful business impact.

How will you make an impact?

• Strategic client partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to ASDA's senior stakeholders, deeply understanding their needs across range, price, promotions, and customer strategy, identifying challenges and connecting them to innovative solutions
• AI transformation leadership: Help shape and deliver ASDA's AI transformation - from AI powered retail solutions to AI operations optimisation  you'll identify high-impact use cases and guide their implementation
• Commercial solution delivery: Lead the design and delivery of high-quality analytics projects using Quantium's suite of products (Q.Checkout, Range Toolkit, Q.Promo, Q.Digital) and bespoke consulting projects that drive measurable ROI for ASDA
• Customer strategy enablement: Support the implementation of ASDA's  data-driven customer strategy, leveraging Quantium's deep customer data capabilities and insights
• Partnership growth: Expand our engagement by identifying new opportunities to add value – from extending our existing capabilities to introducing innovative analytics and AI solutions that solve emerging business challenges
• Product innovation: Provide valuable feedback to Quantium's product teams, ensuring our solutions continue to evolve based on real client needs and market dynamics

The superpowers you'll be bringing to the team

• Retail or CPG expertise: Approximately 8+ years of experience in grocery retail, either through consultancy or direct industry experience in buying, category management, sales, commercial insight, or supplier-side roles
• Data and analytics fluency: Strong knowledge and experience analysing customer, transaction, or sales data in a Retail or CPG context. You understand how to translate data into actionable commercial insights
• Senior stakeholder influence: Proven success building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing and negotiating to achieve positive outcomes for all parties. You're confident presenting to director and C-suite level
• AI curiosity and capability: Genuine interest in AI applications within retail and ability to educate clients on practical AI use cases. You don't need to be a data scientist, but you should be excited about the possibilities AI brings to commercial decision-making
• Agile problem-solving: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, regularly changing environment, juggling multiple stakeholders and projects whilst maintaining focus on strategic priorities
• Independent self-starter: You're proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working autonomously. You anticipate client needs and take initiative to solve problems creatively
• Commercial acumen: Strong business sense with the ability to identify revenue opportunities, articulate value propositions, and confidently close commercial conversations

Remember – you might not tick all the boxes, but don't let that stop you applying. We're more interested in how you work, your ability to solve problems and think big.

What could your Quantium experience look like?

Working at Quantium will allow you to challenge your imagination. You will get to solve complex problems using rigour, precision and by asking great questions – but it also means you can think big, outside the box and push your problem-solving skills to the max.

You'll have the opportunity to shape strategy, not just execute it, working directly with senior leaders who are hungry for innovation.

By joining the Quantium team, you'll get to:

• Forge your path: So many of our team have moved around different teams or offices. You'll be in the driver's seat, and we empower you to make your career your own
• Find your kind: Embrace diversity and connect with your tribe (think foodies, dog lovers, readers, or runners)
• Make an impact: Leave your mark. Your contributions resonate, regardless of your role or rank
• Shape the future of retail: Work on genuinely innovative AI applications that haven't been done before in UK grocery retail. You'll be pioneering new approaches, not just implementing existing playbooks

On top of the Quantium Experience, you will enjoy a range of great benefits that go beyond the ordinary. Some of these include:

• Flexible work arrangements: Achieve work-life balance at your own pace with hybrid working (3 days per week at ASDA's offices in Leeds, flexibility for remaining days)
• Remote working: Embrace the opportunity to work outside of your assigned home location for up to 2 months every year
• Continuous learning: Our vision is empowering our people to thrive. The Analytics Community fosters the development of individuals, thought leadership and technical excellence at Quantium through building strong connections, fostering collaboration, and co-creation of best practice
• Life assurance: We've got your back, even when the unexpected knocks on your door. Our life assurance coverage ensures peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Income protection: Focus on your recovery without the stress of financial instability. It's more than a benefit – it's our promise to stand by you, ensuring your wellbeing is always a priority
• Private medical insurance: Imagine having access to convenient medical treatments without the hassle of waiting lists. Our Group Private Medical Insurance is your golden ticket to swift, personalised care

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