Consulting Director

Prism Executive Recruitment; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks an experienced Consulting Director to lead R&D and innovation teams across Consumer and Industrial markets. This role involves significant client management, business development, and creating innovative consulting solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background and a relevant scientific or engineering degree. Competitive salary package up to £150,000 plus bonuses. This is a full-time office-based role in Banstead or Cambridge.

Benefits

Bonus of 15-20% based on performance

Opportunity for professional collaboration

Qualifications

• Proven success in selling and delivering business solutions.
• Experience working with Consumer and Industrial businesses.
• Strong communication skills and client management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D Consulting Teams across Consumer and Industrial markets.
• Build and manage a diverse client portfolio.
• Develop service offerings and Go-To-Market strategies.
• Achieve sustainable revenue and profit growth.

Skills

Senior management consulting experience

Deep understanding of R&D and Innovation strategy

Sales experience in Consumer/Industrial sectors

Ability to harness AI for innovation

Creation of consulting service offerings

Education

Relevant degree in science or engineering

Job description

We seek an experienced Consulting Director to sell, develop and lead the R&D and innovation consulting teams across our client’s Consumer Goods & Industrial markets

The role:

The role of Managing Partner Innovation is responsible for revenue growth in the Consumer and Industrial markets, the Heads of which are direct reports. Reporting to the Managing Director of the R&D Consultancy Division, you will be responsible for leveraging your science, technology and engineering background, your consulting pedigree, your sales experience and your significant R&D and Innovation experience. You will be working with start-up disruptors, through to world leading brands to realise maximum value from R&D and Innovation investments.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the two R&D Consulting Teams across Consumer and Industrial markets
• Building and growing a portfolio of clients to expand business in the UK, US and across mainland Europe, including direct sales
• Leading business development and client management activities
• Educating prospective clients in the value of partnering with a consulting firm that has deep market knowledge and a network of the best minds in the industry
• Developing service offerings and Go-To-Market strategies
• Achieving sustainable revenue and profit growth
• Collaborating with appropriate internal resource to demonstrate the capability to deliver

You:

• Have proven success as an experienced and senior management consultant responsible for selling and delivering business across Consumer and/or Industrial businesses
• Have a deep understanding of R&D and Innovation strategy & execution in blue chip Consumer or Industrial businesses
• Have the ability and the experience to harness AI as an enabler to power innovation and infrastructure
• Demonstrate clear experience of creating R&D and Innovation related consulting service offerings
• Have a scientific and/or engineering background supported by a relevant degree

The employer:

Our client is a Global Innovation & Technology company with a track record of success in bringing novel solutions to market faster, unlocking value from data and AI, delivering industry disrupting insights and creating opportunity from complexity to deliver scalable impact and drive growth.

Why apply?

• A newly created role with the opportunity to make a real impact with an established and successful consulting business
• There is a strong demand from businesses to bring innovative solutions to market at pace. This role is key to the conception and delivery of these products.
• Join a highly respected science & technology consulting firm with a global presence.
• Collaborate with the firm’s highly qualified scientists and technologists and learn from them.

Salary and package:

Base salary £130,000 to c.£150,000 + bonus of 15 – 20% dependent on group performance + benefits

Location and mobility:

The role can be based from the Cambridge or Banstead offices. Must be willing to travel c25% of the time including to the US and mainland Europe. There is NO WFH policy: 5 days per week at the designated office, or clients, is essential.

WE REPLY TO ALL JOB APPLICATIONS! Please note that we will not send your CV to any third parties without your explicit consent.We can only accept job applications from candidates who meet the essential selection criteria above, are based in the UK and have the current Right to Work in the UK. The salary offer, from the range stated, will be dependent on experience fit. This is a permanent role. Please apply to Sheila Bradbury, in strictest confidence, quoting reference: 6132-SB.