About the Role
Simon-Kucher is seeking talented individuals to support and amplify the growth of its dynamic Industrials team in North America. As a Director, you will be a vital member of the Industrials consulting team, driving value-based outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate trusted-partner client relationships, source project opportunities, and develop project proposals leading to revenue generation.
- Deliver solutions through a depth of content knowledge and client relationship-building skills with expertise in the Industrials sector.
- Identify client pain points and develop custom solutions to complex strategy engagements.
- Actively participate in proposal development and pre-sales meetings with potential new clients to address their needs, priorities, and challenges, while expanding Simon-Kucher's commercial growth strategy footprint, offerings, and client base.
- Develop, implement, scale, and manage delivery which balances customer success, project profitability, and employee satisfaction, while proactively responding to and incorporating client feedback.
- Provide exceptional client service and client-focused communication, even during challenging and unexpected situations.
- Lead and guide a large and incredibly talented team of junior consultants to develop innovative and actionable insights and recommendations using data, analytics, and research that deliver impactful recommendations for clients.
- Effectively manage multiple engagements and project teams concurrently, including the development of project team members by providing coaching, training, and feedback.
- Proactively steer the continued growth and development of Simon-Kucher's Industrials practice by contributing to practice priorities, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, and proactively pursuing follow-on opportunities with existing clients.
- Develop and deliver new thought leadership in collaboration with peers and seniors in the Industrials practice.
- Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to our clients' businesses.
- Analyze existing processes and tools and recommend opportunities for continued improvement.
- Play an integral role in the recruitment and integration of new Industrials consultants.
- Be a leader in the firm and contribute to Simon-Kucher's culture and success.
Requirements
- Outstanding drive, determination, and desire to be part of a growing, top-tier consulting firm.
- Strong knowledge of and passion for the Industrials sector.
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in a professional services environment, ideally in strategy or management consulting, serving the Industrials sector.
- Proven business consulting expertise in disciplines such as growth strategies, go-to-market strategy, segmentation (advanced analytics), product and portfolio design, pricing, marketing, value proposition development, distribution strategy, sales strategies, and monetization strategies.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to distill insights/takeaways from large sets of data.
- Effective presentation and communication abilities to succinctly present findings, takeaways, and key recommendations to a senior audience.
- Demonstrated record of solving complex problems, directing teams, and completing challenging project activities within tight project timelines.
- Record of accomplishment of managing multiple engagements, including work plans, deliverables, budgets and schedules, and accounts receivable.
- Highly inclusive and empathetic approach to leadership and team management that enables tangible return for clients and fosters cooperation across teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work seamlessly and collaboratively with various internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain deep relationships with senior clients.
- Demonstrated record of achievement in managing new and follow-on engagements.
- Proven ability to grow and maintain a high-performing consulting team.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel approximately 25% to support client engagements and business development activities.
Skills
- Growth strategies
- Go-to-market strategy
- Segmentation (advanced analytics)
- Product and portfolio design
- Pricing
- Marketing
- Value proposition development
- Distribution strategy (omni-channel management, digitization, and channel orchestration)
- Sales strategies (sales efficiency, processes, incentives, and motivations)
- Monetization strategies
- Data analysis
- Client relationship management
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Thought leadership development
Location
- New York
- Atlanta
- San Francisco
- Chicago
- Houston
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- Director
- 8+ years
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree required
- MS, MA, MBA, or other advanced degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $215,000 to $285,000 per year
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 13 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Performance bonus
- Eligibility for annual merit-based increases
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Remote teaming
- Sabbaticals
- Paid time off
- Competitive suite of health benefits
- 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching
About the Company
- Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30+ countries.
- Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients.
- We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value.
- With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.
- We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters.
Equal Opportunity
- Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer.
- Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or militarily status, or any other legally protected status.
