Business Development Senior Specialist (all genders) – Part-time (80%)

Boston Consulting Group (BCG); Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation package

Childcare subsidies

30 days vacation

Commuting expenses covered

Insurance and retirement programs

Job summary

Boston Consulting Group in Europe’s CE region seeks a BD-focused professional to translate the CE system’s commercial strategy into actionable initiatives within Practice Areas. You will partner with the CE BD Director to shape the agenda and ensure execution, while supporting PA nodes in day-to-day activities, planning and strategy development.

You’ll work across PA leaders, finance, and client service teams to drive opportunities, manage the case funnel, and help prepare for PA meetings within

Qualifications

• Academic degree in business or related field.
• 3–5 years as a subject matter expert in consulting or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Experience using AI in daily work and redesigning processes.
• Strong numerical analysis skills.
• Proven change management in a complex matrix org.
• Excellent cross-functional relationship building.
• Self-starter who works independently and in teams.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Drive CE BD agenda in collaboration with local Practice Area leaders.
• Help develop new concepts, guidelines, tools, and programs.
• Define and execute BD and client service initiatives at PA level.
• Support PA leaders in client segmentation, teaming, and coverage.
• Assist in tracking large case opportunities with CE Finance.
• Prepare Practice Area meetings and set strategic agendas.
• Coordinate regular PA reporting and performance tracking with CE Finance.

Skills

Academic degree

3–5 years experience

Credible thought partner

AI in daily work

Numerical analyses

Change management

Relationship building

Self-starter

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

English and German fluency

Education

Business-related degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Locations: München | Düsseldorf | Vienna | Zürich | Warsaw | Prague | Budapest

Who We Are

Our strategy? To be anything but typical strategy consultants! Our unconventional nature is embedded deep in our DNA. Sixty years ago, BCG shook up the world of strategy consulting. Now, it has grown to become one of the world leaders in the field. How do we manage to stay ahead of the pack? The answer is simple: by reinventing ourselves every day and providing a home with diverse career opportunities to the best talent and most creative minds all over the world. And by giving you the chance to make an impact in business and society. BCG stands for authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. Once you’ve become part of the Group, we’ll help you find your path, unleash your potential, effect change, and advance the world.

What You'll Do

This role is essential in translating the Central Europe (CE) system’s commercial strategy into actionable initiatives within our Practice Areas (PA). You will support the CE Business Development (BD) Director in advancing our business development agenda by breaking it down to the Practice Area level and ensuring effective execution. In partnership with the CE BD Director, you will serve as a strategic thought partner to CE PA leaders, helping to shape and drive the agenda while acting as a key interface between people and business priorities.

In your role, you will also support the PA nodes in their day-to-day activities, including people planning, shaping PA meetings, and contributing to PA strategy development and implementation.

What You'll Bring

• You hold an academic degree or equivalent in the field of business or related topic.
• You have at least 3–5 years of experience working in a consulting firm or similar field as a subject matter expert or in an equivalent function.
• You can serve as a credible thought partner and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
• You use AI in your daily work and are confident redesigning existing processes with it
• You have an affinity for numbers, and handle numerical analyses with ease.
• You have demonstrated success in managing change in a complex matrix organization.
• You’re skilled at building relationships across all levels of the organization and navigating effectively across functions with credibility.
• You’re a self-starter and enjoy working independently and in teams; you display consideration and respect for others and put the team’s success ahead of your personal opinions.
• You have strong skills in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel in particular).
• You are fluent in English and German (both written and spoken).

YOU’RE GOOD AT

• Driving the CE business development agenda in collaboration with the local Practice Area leaders
• Contributing to developing new concepts, initiatives, guidelines, tools, and programs
• Defining, customizing, and executing our business development and client service initiatives on a Practice Area level
• Supporting Practice Area leaders in developing client-level segmentation, reviewing teaming and topic coverage
• Managing potential case funnel and providing visibility on large case opportunities in collaboration with the CE Finance team
• Supporting in setting strategic agenda for and preparing Practice Area meetings
• Driving regular Practice Area reporting and performance tracking jointly with CE Finance team

Who You'll Work With

The Business Development (BD) Team serves as BCG’s commercial engine in Central Europe, driving growth, strategic investments, and effective resource deployment. Beyond these core responsibilities, the team ensures alignment between the commercial agenda and other key functional areas - such as Marketing, People, and Finance - across the system. The team is composed of the CE Business Development Chair, BD Senior Director, Practice Area Leaders, Finance, and Commercial Directors, along with their respective Business Services Teams (BST).

Additional info

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

GROUP SPIRIT

• In the spirit of the Group, we’re so much more than our daily business. You can also look forward to frequent team-building and office activities, from summer and sports to Christmas and social events.

WORKING LIFE

• In the Group, you can be assured of receiving an attractive, competitive, and performance-based compensation package with fixed and variable components.
• We support families with benefits such as tax‑free subsidies for childcare expenses through bonus conversions.
• Every now and then you just need a break. That’s why the Group offers 30 days of vacation every year, in addition to an attractive flexibility program.
• This one’s on us: We’ll cover your commuting expenses up to a maximum amount.
• New ways of working? They’re nothing new to us. Our employees use hybrid models that combine on-site and remote work, supported by digital collaboration tools.
• We have your future in mind—covered by our comprehensive insurance and retirement programs.
• LEARNING CURVE

LIFESTYLE

• Well-being is more than a buzzword for us. That’s why we provide individual support through our Employee Assistance Program and mindfulness offers.
• Out of the office and into the gym: A flexible gym membership with Urban Sports Club is yours for the asking.
• Need a pick‑up? You’ll be happy to hear that free beverages and snacks are provided at all of the Group’s offices, in addition to food vouchers for use with participating partners.

We Proudly Offer

• A safe workplace with zero tolerance for harassment.
• Open environments, where people are free to be themselves.
• An inclusive community that believes in respect & merit.
• Benefits may vary by location.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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