Job Description

My client is world reknowned global consultancy, where we are looking for Consulting Managers to join the team, within the Consumer Goods practice.

Our global team advises clients from across the world including global Consumer Goods and Industrial Manufacturing clients looking for new manufacturing and sourcing locations, to Pharmaceutical and Entertainment and Media companies seeking new markets for growth.

Develop expansion strategies for clients from the Consumer Goods sector seeking international expansion or to realign their existing supply chain and production footprints t0 being more rebalanced and resilient.

Typical engagements will focus on developing in depth analysis and insights for:

Market expansion strategies (Where to play) - market, consumer and competitor assessments as well as product and services analysis

Market entry scenarios (How to win) - Channel strategies, operating model design, partner evaluation and selection.

Global and regional site selection for new HQs, R&D sites, manufacturing / production plants

Global talent assessments, to assess the availability of talent for growth strategies

Supplier portfolio realignment, identifying and assessing suppliers to meet the needs of realigned supply chains and manufacturing.

Strategic points of view focused on international growth

Provide points of view for publication on opportunities and challenges of global trade and internationalisation

Lead bespoke client discussions and workshops to senior executives of corporate organisations and governments.

Engage in business development and client pursuit efforts

Requirements

8 - 10+ years of relevant Consumer Goods experience with either a strategy and management consultancy firm

Growth markets experience (E.g. Southeast Asia, China, India, Middle East, Latin America, Africa and CEE)

Strong experience in delivering on client engagement with multiple stakeholders and teams in different countries

Experienced in managing data collection and analysis and resourceful with excellent research and analytical skills; can transform quantitative and qualitative data into insights relating to country, sector and consumer trends, competitive intelligence

Possess credentials in business development and sales with ability to develop insightful presentations to support proposals, client discussions and business development pursuits

Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Possess strong communication and presentation skills

Team player comfortable with working in a multi-cultural and diverse global team

An ability to communicate in multiple languages will be advantageous