Interim

Interim consultants are on site quickly, often within days. You avoid long recruitment processes and the risk of incorrect recruitment.

Interim consultants - flexible solutions for fast and strategic needs

We see that the demand for interim consultants continues to increase in the Consumer industry. The organization’s ability to adapt is crucial to success. Needs can arise suddenly at short notice without warning. At Retail Knowledge, we help you fill the skills you need, both in the short and long term.

Our interim consultants have solid experience from various roles and are used to working goal-oriented with a focus on sales and results. We offer flexible solutions with the possibility of hiring after the contract period.

Expertise

Our interim consultants have in-depth knowledge and experience in specific areas to make a difference and ensure results. With valuable expertise, they can contribute what may be missing internally in your business.

Competence

If you are facing a change and lack the internal expertise, the advantage of hiring an interim consultant is that cutting-edge expertise is quickly added for the specific need for a limited time.

Change

When you are facing change that is necessary to move forward but lack the resources to implement it internally.

Flexibility

The need to carry out a specific assignment for a limited time, which may consist of temporarily replacing a vacancy at short notice until the evaluation of a permanent solution has been clarified.

A smart investment, not just a cost

At first glance, an interim consultant may seem expensive. The hourly rate is higher than for an employee – but what you’re actually paying for is experience, flexibility and results. And what you avoid? Hidden costs, administration and long notice periods.

What does an employee really cost?

A permanent job means more than just a salary. You also pay for:

  • Social security contributions
  • Holiday pay
  • Pension
  • Sick pay and other absence
  • Notice period – with potentially high costs

With an interim consultant, you pay a fixed fee, you get predictable costs and less administration.

Flexibility when you need it most

Need to cover for a parental leave? Starting a change project? Handling an unexpected skills gap?
Interim consultants are on site quickly – often within days. You avoid long recruitment processes and the risk of wrong recruitment. In addition, the assignments are time-limited, which gives you full control without long-term commitments.

The interim consultant provides more than just labor

Most interim consultants are experienced specialists who are used to delivering quickly. They contribute with:

  • Deep expertise and many years of experience
  • Objective eyes – valuable outside perspectives
  • High delivery capacity – accustomed to creating impact from day one

A smart choice for your organization

When you see the big picture, it becomes clear: an interim consultant is not a cost – it is an investment in security, competence and results.

Do you want to know more or have an urgent need?

Get in touch! We will help you find the right interim solution for your business within the Consumer Industry.

Selection of interim services

An experienced interim sales manager can quickly create impact by taking control of the sales organization, driving activities that increase revenue, and creating clarity around goals and priorities. With a business-oriented and analytical approach, the sales manager leads the team towards tangible results – even in times of change or uncertainty.

In the short term, the role contributes to:

  • Stabilize sales efforts, create focus and structure.
    Identify and quickly act on growth opportunities.
  • Strengthen team efforts through coaching and clear leadership.

In the long term, the sales manager can:

  • Develop sales strategies and customer relationships.
  • Build long-term processes, KPIs and sales culture.
  • Contribute to increased profitability, customer loyalty and internal competence.

As an interim consultant, the sales manager brings flexibility, executive power and proven experience – just when the organization needs it most.

An experienced Country Manager plays a key role in the company’s local and international growth. The role combines strategic leadership with operational responsibility to maximize resources, profitability and market presence.

Areas of responsibility:

  • Lead and develop the team for efficient resource utilization
  • Responsible for strategic planning and execution
  • Identify business opportunities and manage market risks
  • Analyze competition and secure the right skills
  • Ensure efficient daily operations according to company guidelines
  • Build and nurture relationships with key customers and partners
  • Drive sales, growth and increased market share
  • Manage budget, revenues and costs to achieve profitability

A skilled Country Manager drives the business forward – with a focus on both results and relationships.

An experienced Area Manager in retail quickly strengthens the organization by creating structure, increasing operational efficiency and driving teams towards higher performance.

In the short term, the role contributes to:

  • Stabilize teams and optimize store operations
  • Manage acute challenges and ensure results

In the long term, conditions for growth are created through:

  • Leadership Development and Team Coaching
  • Implementing Sustainable Strategies
  • Building a Culture of Engagement and Learning

With a combination of business focus and coaching leadership, an Area Manager creates both stability and growth.

A performance coach quickly strengthens the organization’s results by developing leadership, teamwork and individual performance.

In the short term:

  • Solves specific challenges
  • Creates clarity in goals
  • Increases motivation and focus in the team

In the long term:

  • Building sustainable strategies
  • Developing leadership and collaboration
  • Establishing a culture of learning and continuous improvement

By combining insight, methodology and coaching support, a performance coach contributes to increased competitiveness and long-term success.

An interim CRM specialist quickly creates value by strengthening customer relationships and driving sales with data-driven insights.

In the short term:

  • Analyzes and streamlines CRM systems
  • Improves customer experience with targeted actions
  • Supports the team in operational and tactical efforts

In the long term:

  • Develops sustainable CRM strategies
  • Refines segmentation and personalization
  • Increases customer loyalty and business growth

An experienced CRM Lead creates results through the right mix of strategy, technology and customer focus.

As a Digital Production Manager with a focus on Digital Product Passports (DPP), you play a key role in driving the company’s work towards increased efficiency, quality and transparency in product development and manufacturing. Your role is crucial to strengthening market competitiveness and ensuring that the company meets future demands for sustainability and traceability.

You are responsible for:

  • Create and implement a comprehensive digital product passport solution.
  • Collect, structure and maintain relevant product data, including technical specifications, material content, product lifecycle information, provenance and sustainability aspects.
  • Quality-assured product information, ensuring it is always accurate, up-to-date and in line with applicable regulations and industry standards.
  • Collaborate across departments, ensuring efficient information flow between different functions within the organization.

Through this work, you not only enable increased product quality and safety, but also a more sustainable and transparent value chain.

An experienced HR manager immediately adds value by ensuring effective and business-oriented HR processes, supporting managers in HR matters and creating a work environment that promotes engagement, well-being and performance. With solid experience from the retail sector, the HR manager has a deep understanding of industry-specific challenges such as high employee turnover, customer-focused culture and the need for rapid adaptation in a dynamic environment.

In the short term, the HR manager can:

  • Manage urgent staffing needs such as recruitment, employment law issues and employee engagement.
  • Strengthen operational support for leaders and teams.

In the long term, the role contributes to:

  • Build a strong and sustainable corporate culture.
  • Develop and implement leadership programs and skills development.
  • Drive strategic HR initiatives that strengthen the organization’s competitiveness and long-term success.

With a holistic perspective on the organization’s needs, the HR manager serves as a key figure in aligning business goals with human potential.

An experienced and strategic change leader in an interim role adds rapid value by creating structure, clarity and commitment to the change process. By combining analytical skills with an action-oriented approach, the change leader helps the organization navigate through complex change journeys.

In the short term, the change leader contributes by:

  • Identify key challenges and opportunities.
  • Drive implementation of prioritized initiatives.
  • Mobilize the organization around common goals and clear direction.

In the long term, value is created by:

  • Establish sustainable working methods and processes.
  • Strengthen leadership at all levels.
  • Build a change-oriented culture that increases the organization’s adaptability, innovation and competitiveness.

With both operational power and strategic height, the change leader serves as a key resource in driving transformation and creating long-term impact.

As an experienced store manager with a solid background in retail, you will quickly create value by stabilizing operations, streamlining store processes and motivating the team to achieve common goals. You will combine operational presence with a strategic, holistic perspective to drive sales and create a top-notch customer experience.

In the short term, you will focus on:

  • Manage urgent challenges such as staffing, sales pressure and service quality.
  • Drive sales through active store initiatives and clear performance management.
  • Strengthen customer satisfaction through committed staff and clear procedures.

In the long term, you contribute to:

  • Develop team skills and collaboration.
  • Strengthen local leadership and accountability.
  • Build a store culture of pride, performance focus and service that delivers sustainable growth and more loyal customers.

With your drive, presence, and ability to make others grow, you are a key person to the store’s success and development.

An experienced interim store salesperson quickly adds value by delivering high-quality customer service, supporting sales and contributing to a positive customer experience. With flexibility and industry experience, the salesperson can quickly adapt to the store’s routines and needs.

In the short term, the salesperson contributes by:

  • Fill urgent staffing needs.
  • Manage peak sales and promotional periods.
  • Ensure that the store’s standards, order and service level are maintained at the highest level.

In the long term, the seller creates value by:

  • Strengthen the team through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Build long-lasting customer relationships that foster loyalty.
  • Contribute to repeat sales and enhanced brand experience.

With a clear focus on customer, sales and quality, the interim store salesperson acts as a reliable reinforcement of the team – when it is really needed.

Are you an interim consultant in the Consumer Industry?

The demand for competent interim consultants in the Consumer Industry sector is increasing rapidly – especially in areas such as retail, FMCG, e-commerce and consumer services.
Do you have experience as a leader, specialist or project resource and are interested in new assignments? Then I would like to get in touch with you.

Contact me for an unconditional conversation about upcoming opportunities!

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Per Flyborg
Sales Manager, Interim, CEO

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