Director (m/f/d) – Fashion, Sporting Goods & Luxury

Alvarez & Marsal

Düsseldorf

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning opportunities

Supportive work environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Düsseldorf seeks a Director for Fashion, Sporting Goods & Luxury within its Corporate Transformation Services. The ideal candidate will have extensive consulting experience and expertise in driving transformational projects across the Consumer and Retail industries. Responsibilities include delivering performance improvements and partnering with senior client leadership to implement strategies that address critical business challenges.

Qualifications

10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in consulting.
Proven track record in transformation and performance improvement.
Native or business fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

Drive transformation and performance improvement projects.
Partner with client leadership to enhance efficiency.
Translate strategy into actionable solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Excellent university degree

Job description

Director (m/f/d) – Fashion, Sporting Goods & Luxury | Corporate Transformation Services (CTS)

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 11,000 entrepreneurial, action and results‑oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Corporate Transformation Services (CTS) as one of A&M’s core competencies advise clients in improving profitability targets and leading clients out of strategic and operational crisis situations in a sustainable manner. In the process, our short‑term focus is always on restoring the financial and operational performance of the companies. As part of the CTS team, you support clients in various industries e.g. Consumer and Retail from the upper medium‑sized businesses and international corporations.

A&M’s Consumer and Retail Group (CRG) helps to improve operating results, drive large‑scale transformations and assist during M&A/carve‑out activities. We bring a structured and disciplined approach to create and capture value. Our professionals within CRG promote the development of deep functional skills to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.

CRG engagements range from holistic cross‑functional transformations, functional performance improvement, interim management and M&A assistance with a clear focus on quickly identifying high‑impact opportunities for EBITDA expansion and driving shareholder/company value.

How you will contribute

As a Director (m/f/d) – Fashion, Sporting Goods & Luxury, you will take an active, hands‑on role in driving transformation and performance improvement projects within the Consumer and Retail Group. Supported by our European Corporate Transformation Services team, you will:

Deliver international transformation, turnaround and performance improvement projects from initial assessment to full execution, with a strong presence to ensure effective implementation
Partner with client leadership (CEOs, Boards, and management teams) to define priorities and drive company‑wide efficiency enhancements
Translate strategy into actionable, results‑oriented solutions, ensuring that recommendations are pragmatic and achievable
Drive top‑ and bottom‑line impact, addressing critical business challenges and delivering sustainable results
Contribute to thought leadership and the development of the practice by raising the profile and reputation of CRG with Clients and internally across other teams

Qualifications

An excellent university degree and well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills
10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in a global top‑tier consulting firm and leadership role in corporate settings
Proven track record in leading transformation and performance improvement initiatives within Fashion, Luxury, Sportswear & Athleisure, or related fields of the Consumer and Retail Industry
Goal‑oriented mindset, with a focus on achieving results, charismatic personality
Collaborative, and confident working style, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Clear ability to deliver the latest thinking within a highly competitive advisory marketplace
Trusted advisor with a hands‑on mindset, able to build credibility quickly and operate effectively across senior client stakeholders, cross‑functional teams, and diverse cultural environments
Native or business fluent in German and English, proficiency in additional languages is highly desirable

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.

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