Strategy Manager - Consumer Goods & Services

Accenture PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Private medical insurance

Fitness classes

Job summary

Accenture PLC in London is seeking a Consumer Goods & Services Strategy Manager to lead strategic engagements for major client challenges, shaping how consumer brands grow in a data-driven, agile environment.

You will guide cross-functional teams, frame problem statements, conduct rigorous analysis, and translate insights into actionable recommendations, while mentoring staff and delivering value for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Consumer Goods industry in a consulting role.
• Expertise in Digital Marketing, Route to Market, Revenue Growth Management, Digital Commerce or Marketplaces.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proven team leadership and ability to coach others.
• Fluency in English and strong interpersonal capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead focused project teams across Consumer Goods categories and client problems.
• Frame the problem, structure the analysis, and drive execution.
• Coach and develop team members to deliver excellence.
• Structure and communicate outcomes to client management teams.
• Collaborate with clients to implement recommendations and deliver measurable value.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Route to Market

Revenue Growth Management

Digital Commerce

B2B / B2C Marketplaces

Creative problem solving

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Job Description

Role: Consumer Goods & Services Strategy Manager

Location: London

Career Level: Manager

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

Our Team

The Consumer Goods industry is experiencing a period of unprecedented change. Rapid advancements in technology have altered consumer expectations, route to market and brand engagement. Business are having to adapt the way they operate, leveraging new technologies, skills and ways of working. We are at the forefront of this change, helping the world’s largest Consumer Goods companies achieve sustainable and profitable growth by transforming their businesses to become more consumer-centric, data-driven and operationally agile. We help our clients deliver lasting impact by driving excellence from strategy development through to implementation. At Accenture, our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity.

We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team of passionate Consumer Goods consulting practitioners. As part of this team, you will learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways. You will have an opportunity to make an impact on brands that touch billions of lives everyday.

In our team, you will gain exposure to:

• The most strategic challenges and opportunities that occupy the minds of industry leaders
• Cutting edge research and thought leadership that is defining the future of the industry
• Structured problem-solving techniques to enable our clients to transform their businesses
• A global network of highly skilled, geographically and culturally diverse people
• A world-class training curriculum that helps you continuously upskill yourself as the world changes
• A culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, enterprise, and a lot of fun!

As a Consumer Goods Strategy Manager, you will:

• Lead focused project teams across a range of Consumer Goods categories and client problems
• Take ownership of framing the problem, structuring the analysis approach, and lead the execution
• Coach and develop members of the team to deliver excellence
• Structure and communicate outcomes to client management teams
• Work alongside client teams to help them implement the recommendations to deliver value

Qualification

We are looking for you if you have:

• Proven relevant experience in the Consumer Goods industry in a consulting function
• Deep functional knowledge in one or more of the following areas - Digital Marketing, Route to Market, Revenue Growth Management, Digital Commerce, B2B / B2C Marketplaces
• Exceptional creative problem solving and analytical skills
• Team leadership experience
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral. Fluency in English
• A passion for technology and innovation
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record. An advanced degree or MBA is a plus but not essential

What’s in it for you

At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation per year, access to app-based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

We strive to help our people create the right work-life balance that allows them to realise their full potential. Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you.

Location: Your home office will be in London. This role is client-facing and may therefore involve travel, working in other parts of the UK as well as overseas depending on the needs of the project.

Locations

London

Additional Information

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About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.

We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.

Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at www.accenture.com .