Consultant- Strategy And Market Intelligence

Frost & Sullivan; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a project manager to lead a small team in delivering market intelligence and analysis. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in strategy consulting, a postgraduate qualification, and an engineering background. This role offers a competitive salary, medical insurance, and opportunities for regional travel and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Medical and accident insurance

Regional travel opportunities

International and diverse work environment

Clear career progression and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting or strategic roles.
• Mandatory engineering background in mechanical, instrumentation, or electrical disciplines.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market intelligence through research and business stakeholder interactions.
• Develop basic Excel-based models for market sizing and demand estimation.
• Prepare industry and competition profiles, assisting in client-ready deliverables.

Skills

Market intelligence

Stakeholder management

Content development

Strategic thinking

Process improvement

Education

Postgraduate qualification, MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

You will be responsible for managing a module of work or leading a small project team (1-2 members). This involves guiding client teams and structuring analyses to address key client challenges. Key objectives include serving as an internal role model, building expertise with mid-level client management, and engaging in business development activities such as preparing proposals and participating in client pitches.

Responsibilities include:

1. Research and analysis: Garnering market intelligence through secondary research and interactions with business stakeholders. Collating, validating, and analyzing data to derive critical insights.
2. Strategy and/or business planning experience.
3. Excel modelling: Developing basic Excel-based models such as market sizing, demand estimation, strategic attractiveness, and forecasting models.
4. Report preparation: Developing industry and competition profiles, creating module reports, and assisting supervisors in drafting client-ready deliverables.
5. Consistent and error-free delivery: Ensuring submissions are accurate and taking ownership of work.
6. Business Support: Leveraging sector and technology knowledge to support proposals.
7. Thought Leadership: Staying updated with industry trends and sharing ideas through various platforms.
8. Stakeholder management: Managing key stakeholders by sector/practice area to meet or exceed expectations and adhere to timelines.
9. Content development: Creating high-quality content.
10. Global collaboration: Working with a team of experts worldwide to enhance customer experience.

Required competencies include:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting or strategic roles within relevant sectors.
• Postgraduate qualification, MBA preferred.
• Mandatory engineering background in mechanical, instrumentation, or electrical disciplines.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to high-quality standards and discipline.
• Strategic thinking aligned with operational activities.

You should be:

• Curious and entrepreneurial.
• Committed to customer success.
• A self-starter invested in your future.
• A persuasive communicator.
• Deeply analytical.
• Excited about disruptive trends.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary plus bonus.
• Medical and accident insurance.
• Regional travel opportunities.
• International and diverse work environment.
• Clear career progression with growth opportunities.
• Part of a global team fostering teamwork and excellence.
• Opportunities for awards and recognition, including President Club & Chairman Club.
• Global awards and recognition programs.
• Matrix organizational structure with visibility to top leadership.
• Growth coaching and certification programs.