Retail and Consumer Products Business Strategy Manager

About This Role

Guide clients in the Retail and Consumer Products sector through critical moments and transformational initiatives by developing and implementing business strategies. This role focuses on M&A, growth, market analysis, and operational optimization, leveraging scenario planning to shape future business agendas.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build new sources of competitive advantage for clients
• Increase revenues and improve margin for retail and consumer product companies
• Optimize operations to drive growth for clients
• Leverage scenario planning and futures thinking to analyze industry evolution
• Shape business agendas and architect enterprise transformations for clients
• Partner across Deloitte to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients
• Craft and implement strategies for growth and transformation at corporate, business, or product level
• Create client-ready materials including roadmaps, presentations, and business cases
• Lead and influence teams, coaching and mentoring staff

Requirements

• 6+ years of management consulting experience focused on Corporate & Business Unit Strategy, Strategic Planning, Growth Strategy, Commercial Strategy, and Business Transformation
• 6+ years of experience working with senior executives crafting and implementing strategies for growth and transformation at the corporate, business, or product level
• 6+ years of experience creating client-ready materials, including roadmaps, presentations (PowerPoint), business case, business process and transformation plans
• 4+ years of experience using analytical methods and tools to create project analysis and recommendation support
• 4+ years of experience defining trends across industries and articulate their impact to clients' business and strategic choices
• 4+ years of experience leading a team and influencing others, including coaching and mentoring other staff
• 3+ years in the Retail and Consumer Products sector

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university with strong undergraduate academic record
• 6+ years of management consulting experience focused on Corporate & Business Unit Strategy, Strategic Planning, Growth Strategy, Commercial Strategy, and Business Transformation. 6+ years of experience working with senior executives crafting and implementing strategies. 4+ years of experience using analytical methods and tools and defining industry trends. 3+ years in the Retail and Consumer Products sector.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree in business (i.e., MBA)
• 4+ years of experience in the consulting services sales pursuit & proposal process
• 4+ years of experience with Scenario Planning/Modeling
• Knowledge of or experience in broader G&A functions (i.e., HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Commercial Operations)
• Basic understanding of the core digital technologies that underpin world class customer experiences (e.g., CRM, E-Commerce, Content Management)

Skills

* Required skills