Consumer Goods & Services Front Office Transformation Consulting Manager

We Are:

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The work:

Are you inspired by the rapidly changing environment in which todays Consumer Goods companies operate in? Are you eager to learn and apply the latest in digital technologies? Are you a motivated and experienced professional who easily combines EQ with IQ? Then the position of Consulting Manager - Consumer Goods & Services is what you are looking for!

Your job:

As Manager, you will be part of the Consumer Goods & Services (CG&S) Industry team within Strategy & Consulting. This team supports large global consumer goods companies in food & beverage and home & personal care. We are industry experts and have the insights and capabilities to transform leading organizations and help them navigate in the ever-changing landscape they operate in.

You will focus on delivering front office transformational programs in the areas of Revenue Growth Management (RGM or NRM), Strategic Pricing, Trade Promotion Management (TPM), Trade Promotion Optimization (TPO), Category Management, Sales Strategy, Retail Customer Account Management and/or Retail Execution. The role is a blend of defining client outcomes at strategic and executional levels. You will oversee multiple projects, act as a project manager for large transformations and are responsible for building new and maintaining strong client relations. You will lead with insights to co-create and implement technology-enabled, disruptive strategies and solutions that unlock value and drive growth for clients. You have the ambition to continuously develop your industry knowledge, your advisory and commercial skills, and are expected and challenged to do so. As a Manager, you will also actively pursue business development opportunities and have an active role in developing thought leadership and point of views on key developments in the CG&S industry.

People

You will collaborate closely with our CG&S consultants and build our CG&S practice within Products. You have shown experience in leading teams and unlocking value for our clients. You will work with C-level executives and actively pursue business development opportunities.

Processes: Part of your remit is to improve processes and programs so that our client can work more effectively and efficiently. You will strive to make the processes repeatable, scalable, and cost saving. You will be working on a wide range of (strategic) topics, such as digital and complex transformations. Your advice is based on quantitative and qualitative analyses

Technology: Oversee the increasing technology we use for our transformations and in areas like SC&O, ESG and other industry relevant topic. Experiences with technology driven transformations. You have a data driven approach, based on analytics & AI

Industry: You have an active role in developing thought leadership and point of views on key developments in the CG&S industry. You are motivated to constantly develop your industrial knowledge and share this with your team.

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

Here's what you'll need (Basic Qualifications):

• Minimum 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas within CG&S industry:
  • Revenue Growth Management (RGM) or Net Revenue Management (NRM)
  • Pricing
  • Trade Promotion Management/Optimization (TPM/TPO)
  • Category Management
  • Sales Strategy
  • Retail Customer Account Management
  • Retail Execution
• Minimum 2 years as a management consultant at a consulting firm or equivalent in an internal consulting role.
• Bachelors degree

Bonus points:

• Masters degree

Professional Skill Requirements:

• In-dept understanding of CG&S industry, relevant CG&S industry network is desirable
• Experience with tech driven transformations, data & analytics and/or sustainability
• Fluent in English (both spoken and written)
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills: proven ability to build effective teams and foster a team-oriented and inclusive environment and proven ability to build strong client relationship
• Experience with upper level (VP or Senior Director) conversations
• Strong project management and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Driven and entrepreneurial: ability to originate and shape new deals, lead in client conversations, and go to market activities.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York or Washington as set forth below.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $94,400 to $293,800

Colorado $94,400 to $253,800

District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300

Illinois $87,400 to $253,800

Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800

Maryland $87,400 to $235,000

New York $87,400 to $293,800

Washington $100,500 to $270,300

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