London Office - Consumer Sector - Consultant & Manager (4-8+ years consulting experience) (M/F/D)

LEK; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global strategy consultancy seeks ambitious individuals as Consultants & Managers in its London Consumer Sector team. Candidates should have 4-8 years of strategy consulting experience, a strong interest in consumer trends, and excellent analytical skills to deliver high-impact strategies for major consumer brands. Join a dynamic and collaborative team that values creativity and diversity while offering opportunities for growth and mentorship.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Mentorship from experienced leaders

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 4–8 years experience in Strategy Consulting, especially in growth and business strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to structure problems and derive insights from data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-impact strategy and transaction support engagements.
• Design and execute complex analyses, develop insights on consumer behaviors.
• Manage and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Leadership

Project Management

Industry Passion

Job description

London Office - Consumer Sector - Consultant & Manager (4-8+ years consulting experience) (M/F/D)

Location London

Job Description

London office – Manager or Consultant (4–8 years’ experience) – Consumer Sector (F/M/D)

About L.E.K. Consulting

L.E.K. Consulting is a global strategy consultancy working with business leaders to seize competitive advantage and amplify growth. We do this through a deep understanding of our clients’ markets and capabilities, delivered by a team of experts with the highest levels of rigour, creativity and insight.

We are differentiated by our passion for solving complex problems and the collaborative approach we take with our clients. Our work spans corporate strategy, private equity, mergers and acquisitions and performance improvement across every major industry and region. Founded in 1983, L.E.K. employs more than 2,200 professionals across five continents.

About the Role

We are seeking ambitious individuals with4–8 years' of Strategy Consulting experience to join our growing Consumer Sector team in our London office. This is an opportunity to help lead and deliver high-impact strategy and transaction support engagements for a broad range of consumer clients. You’ll be part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team that works with some of the most recognisable and innovative consumer brands in the world.

You will work closely with senior leadership and client teams to frame strategic and commercial questions, design and execute complex analyses, develop insights focused on consumer behaviours and commercial models, and communicate recommendations in a clear, impactful manner. You’ll also have the opportunity to help shape the direction of the Consumer practice through business development and team mentorship.

Consumer Subsectors We Cover:

We support clients across a wide spectrum of consumer-focused categories, including:

• Retail (e.g., general and specialty retail, online marketplaces, e-commerce and omnichannel, , retail distribution)

• Food & Beverage (e.g., packaged FMCG, agriculture, ingredients and hospitality / food service)

• Home (e.g., furniture, appliances, home improvement)

• Health & Beauty (e.g., skincare, cosmetics, personal care, vitamins & supplements, fitness and wellbeing products / services)

• Travel & Leisure (e.g., tour operators, OTAs, attractions, site-based leisure and competitive socialising)

• Telecoms, Media & Entertainment (e.g., broadcasting / sports rights, streaming, gaming, publishing / content distribution and telecoms / satellite connectivity)

• Clothing & Apparel (e.g., fashion, footwear and accessories)

• What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 4–8 years of experience in Strategy Consulting, across growth strategy, business strategy, commercial due diligence (buy-side and sell-side) and commercial excellence

• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to structure problems, conduct robust analysis, and derive insights from complex data

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a track record of producing high-quality, client-ready materials

• Leadership: Ability to lead workstreams autonomously as well as to manage and coach junior team members

• Project management: Proven track record of successful client management and delivery of challenging projects

• Industry Passion: Genuine interest in consumer trends, evolving consumer behaviours and brand strategy

Why Join Us

• Impactful Work: Help solve some of the most pressing challenges for top consumer brands / retailers

• Growth: Opportunity to progress quickly in a meritocratic environment with active mentorship from experienced practice leaders

• Culture: Join a collaborative, high-performing team that values curiosity, diversity and creativity

• Flexibility: Hybrid working and proactive support for work-life balance – we are 3 days in the office per week or client site

Diversity and inclusion at L.E.K.

Here at L.E.K., we appreciate the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to a culture that is inclusive and accepting of all people. Above all, we are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity. L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We have several affinity groups to support and enrich our employees and in addition, our Diversity and Inclusion committee celebrate events throughout the year with a focus on awareness and education. Here at L.E.K., we appreciate the value of a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to a culture that is inclusive and accepting of all people. Above all, we are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated with respect and dignity. L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.