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About the Role

The Principals Group is a curated platform for experienced leaders to independently shape their next professional phase. We build on what artificial intelligence cannot replace: deep expertise, strong relationships, and judgment under uncertainty. Our Principals manage mandates for owner-managed companies in critical phases: growth, restructuring, succession, acquisition, and sale, combining the systematic approach of established consulting with the commitment of an experienced individual.

Responsibilities

You win and manage mandates from initial analysis to results, following our multi-stage approach (The Principal Method™).
You are accountable for results with the client and build long-term client relationships.
You build your own practice within TPG's structure, with positioning, sales & marketing support, offer logic, commercial frameworks, and platform infrastructure provided.
You work with a select group of colleagues who have led companies and borne responsibility under pressure.
You contribute your expertise to the methodological further development of the platform.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in consumer goods, branded goods, or retail, including several years at CEO, Partner, or Board level.
Direct P&L responsibility and a track record of results.
Deep expertise across the value chain, including brand, category management, sales, supply chain, or retail organization.
Judgment derived from decisions made and consequences borne.
A robust personal network within the German-speaking SME sector.
An entrepreneurial mindset and the willingness to invest in building your own practice.
Seeking a framework to work at the highest level and take responsibility for results, rather than another employment.

Skills

Judgment under uncertainty
Deep expertise
Strong relationships
Sales & Marketing support
Methodological development

Location

DACH

Work Type

Independent entrepreneurial activity
Platform membership

Experience Level

Senior leadership
Minimum 15 years leadership experience

Salary/Compensations

Indicative target compensation: EUR 200,000 to 400,000 p.a., depending on the scope and composition of your mandate portfolio.

Benefits

Membership in a curated circle of Principals in DACH, UK, and other European markets.
A structured commercial platform: positioning, active support in marketing and pipeline development, mandate models, contract and offer templates, collaborative work, and joint delivery capability.
Structured onboarding and ongoing methodological support from the founders and the Principal circle.
Infrastructure that handles administration, allowing focus on client projects.
Performance-based remuneration model with success participation in implementation.
The opportunity to build long-term entrepreneurial value, not just ongoing income.

About the Company

The Principals Group is a curated platform for experienced leaders to independently shape their next professional phase.
We build on what artificial intelligence cannot replace: deep expertise, strong relationships, and judgment under uncertainty.
Our Principals manage mandates for owner-managed companies in critical phases: growth, restructuring, succession, acquisition, and sale, combining the systematic approach of established consulting with the commitment of an experienced individual.
We differentiate from traditional consulting by not using junior teams, not selling day rates, and by placing Principals in charge to deliver results.

Equal Opportunity

The advertisement is aimed at all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.