Retail Consultant – New Supplement Store Opening

About the Role

We're opening a new supplement retail store and looking for an experienced consultant to guide the setup — possibly run day-to-day operations, and to bring hands-on retail expertise to make sure we launch the right way. This is a project-based engagement focused on planning, setup, and launch support, with the possibility of ongoing advisory work afterward.

What You'll Do
Advise on store layout and merchandising to maximize sales and customer flow
Recommend an initial product assortment and help identify/vet vendors and distributors
Guide POS and inventory system selection and setup
Advise on hiring plan and job descriptions for store staff (without managing them directly)
Provide input on pricing strategy and competitive positioning
Recommend local launch/marketing approach for opening
Share best practices on compliance, health/safety, and retail regulations specific to the supplement category
Review and advise on standard operating procedures before handoff to store management
Available for ad hoc questions/troubleshooting during the pre-launch and launch period
What We're Looking For
Experience in supplement, sports nutrition, or health food retail, ideally in a management or ownership role
Direct experience with store openings/setup, not just ongoing operations
Strong knowledge of supplement/sports nutrition product lines and ven
les and timelines
Good communication skills — you'll be advising rather than managing, so being clear and practical matters
Prior consulting experience is an asset but not required
What We Offer
Competitive project-based fee (flat rate or hourly, negotiable)
Flexible engagement — scoped to the pre-opening and launch period
Potential for ongoing advisory relationship as we expand to future locations

How to Apply
Please send your resume or a brief summary of relevant experience, along with your rate expectations, to dimitrio20@gmail.com