Project Manager

Job Description: Consultant Project Manager –Sales & Marketing (CPG) Location: Remote (Barcelona, Spain) Role Type: Contract/Consulting Focus: AI-Driven Sales Tools & Agentic E-Commerce Role Overview: We are seeking a visionary Consultant Project Manager to lead the development and deployment of a next-generation digital sales ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of CPG Sales Strategy and Cutting-edge AI Engineering. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a Virtual Sales Assistant and "Know Your Store" initiatives. The ideal candidate doesn't just manage timelines; they understand the nuances of Assortment Mentalization and how Agentic E-Commerce can transform the relationship between brands, retailers, and the shelf. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Product & Project Leadership Virtual Sales Assistant (VSA): Drive the roadmap for an AI-powered VSA that empowers field reps with real-time insights and automated task execution. "Know Your Store" Initiative: Oversee the integration of store-level data to provide 360-degree visibility into shelf health, out-of-stocks, and promotional compliance. Assortment Mentalization: Translate complex category management theories into digital logic, ensuring the VSA recommends the optimal "mental" assortment based on regional demographics and shopper behavior. Agentic E-Commerce Strategy: Transition from basic automation to "Agentic" workflows—where AI agents proactively identify sales gaps and execute orders or marketing shifts autonomously. 2. Technical Orchestration Cloud & Data: Act as the primary interface between the business and the technical teams managing Snowflake on Azure. AI/LLM Implementation: Manage the deployment of Snowflake Cortex for in-platform machine learning and LLM tasks. Productivity Integration: Lead the rollout of Microsoft Copilot integrations to streamline internal sales workflows. Front-End Delivery: Coordinate with UI/UX and developers building high-performance interfaces in React JS. 3. Stakeholder & Change Management Translate high-level Marketing and Sales requirements into technical user stories for agile sprints. Conduct "bridge" sessions between Data Science teams and Field Sales leads to ensure tool adoption. Technical & Domain Expertise The "Must-Haves": This is mandatory CPG Vertical Mastery: Deep experience in Trade Marketing, Category Management, or Field Sales Operations. Data Architecture Knowledge: Practical understanding of Snowflake (specifically on Azure) and its data sharing capabilities. AI Fluency: Familiarity with Snowflake Cortex (LLM functions) and how to leverage Agentic AI to move beyond simple chatbots. Modern Web Stack: Experience managing projects involving React JS and API-led connectivity. The "Nice-to-Haves": Experience with Image Recognition (IR) technology for shelf monitoring. Background in behavioral economics or consumer psychology (relevant to Assortment Mentalization). Qualifications Experience: 7+ years of Project Management experience, with at least 3 years specifically in the CPG/Retail sector. Technical Literacy: Proven track record of delivering cloud-native applications and AI/ML products. Agile Proficiency: Expert-level mastery of Scrum/Kanban methodologies. Communication: Ability to explain "Snowflake Cortex" to a sales Director and "Assortment Mentalization" to a Data Engineer. Our Tech Stack Data/Cloud: Snowflake + Azure AI/Compute: Snowflake Cortex, Microsoft Copilot Front-End: React JS, Tailwind CSS Project Management: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams