AI for Retail Practice Lead

Join Xomnia as our 'AI for Retail' Practice Lead and put us on the map by building intelligent solutions that solve real e-commerce challenges. In this dynamic role, you'll shape our strategic roadmap, drive thought leadership, and guide our specialists to deliver cutting-edge AI impact for clients. Enjoy a robust development budget, memorable company trips, and regular team boat rides on our own boat, all from our vibrant office in the heart of Amsterdam, complete with free healthy lunches and an in-house bar.

Are you ready to redefine the retail industry with us?

€5,650 - €8,000 per month (based on 40 hours)

At Xomnia, we don't just build models, we build intelligent solutions that solve real retail challenges. As our ‘AI for Retail’ Practice Lead, you won't be sitting on the sidelines. You'll be the person who puts Xomnia on the map in retail & e-commerce: challenging clients to think bigger, shaping propositions that genuinely work, and making sure our specialists have the expertise and direction to deliver real impact.

We work on projects that redefine how the retail industry operates. Our culture thrives on curiosity, shared ownership, and the courage to challenge assumptions. We value people who combine strategic vision with hands-on impact, enjoy experimenting, sharing knowledge, and building lasting relationships with clients and the market.

The retail sector is moving fast - from demand forecasting and hyper-personalization to agentic AI reshaping how e-commerce businesses operate. Xomnia is building focused practice areas to become the go-to partner in specific markets, and retail is one of them.

As ‘AI for Retail’ Practice Lead, you own this space end-to-end. You'll define what Xomnia stands for in retail, grow our presence in the market, and ensure our teams deliver solutions that clients actually trust and come back for. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, commercial development, thought leadership, and delivery - and you'll need to be comfortable moving across all of them.

You will be part of our AI team and you'll work closely with our unit lead, delivery teams, and cross-functional colleagues to ensure our practice delivers measurable impact both externally and internally.

Your responsibilities will revolve around five areas:

Market presence & thought leadership

Establish and continuously sharpen Xomnia's point of view on retail & e-commerce AI. Represent Xomnia at industry events, in publications, and through partnerships with technology vendors. Build and maintain a strong industry network that opens doors and deepens client relationships.

Own the strategic roadmap for the retail practice area, including propositions, and partner strategy. Identify and validate new product-market combinations. Gather continuous market feedback to keep our offering sharp and relevant.

Support and co-lead commercial pursuits: scoping client needs, designing solutions, developing proposals, and coordinating demos or proof-of-concepts. Act as a trusted advisor to clients: from operational teams to C-level stakeholders. Collaborate with the sales team to create enablement materials that help us win in the market.

Internal capability building

Drive knowledge sharing, expert track definitions, and R&D initiatives within the retail domain. Develop methodologies, best practices, and proof-of-concepts that raise the bar for how we work. Monitor project health within the retail portfolio and support delivery leads where needed.

This is not a purely strategic role, you are also active as a consultant on client engagements within the retail & e-commerce domain. You act as a senior sparring partner for clients throughout the project lifecycle, from discovery to delivery. Your hands-on client work keeps your market knowledge sharp and your credibility real, and directly feeds back into how we develop our practice.

5+ years of experience in the retail & e-commerce industry: you understand how the business works, not just the technology.

Experience in consulting: you have worked in a…