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 strategies for growth, competitive advantage, and operational optimization.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build new sources of competitive advantage for clients
• Increase client revenues and improve margins
• Optimize client operations to drive growth
• Leverage scenario planning and futures thinking to analyze industry evolution for clients
• Work at the intersection of corporate, customer, M&A, workforce, and operational strategy
• Help clients shape their business agenda and architect enterprise transformations
• Create client-ready materials including roadmaps, presentations, and business cases
• Lead a team and influence others, including 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
• Bachelor's degree from accredited university with strong undergraduate academic record

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 for growth and transformation. 6+ years of experience creating client-ready materials. 4+ years of experience using analytical methods and tools. 4+ years of experience defining trends across industries. 4+ years of experience leading a team. 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