Strategy Principal Director

WeAreTechWomen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Consumer Goods Strategy Senior Manager to drive impactful insights for clients in the Consumer Goods sector. The ideal candidate has strong experience in consulting, a bachelor’s degree, and exceptional strategic thinking skills. This role involves leading project teams, managing client relationships, and driving business development in a vibrant, diverse environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

30 days of vacation

Private medical insurance

Access to fitness classes and gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate strategy or marketing strategy and execution.
• Fluency in English.
• Interest in technology and data.

Responsibilities

• Develop impactful strategic insights for Consumer Goods clients.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Cultivate strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Drive business development and manage sales pipelines.
• Ensure high-quality, data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Relevant experience in Consumer Goods industry

Strategic thinking and problem solving

Business development and selling expertise

Effective communication skills

Team management and leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Job Description

Accenture is a global professional services company, providing a broad range of market‑leading services to our clients. We are looking for a leader with deep experience within Consumer Goods and Services with the strategy consulting skills and vision to drive our practice forward.

Our approach combines marketing‑leading thought‑leadership, deep industry knowledge and creativity blended with technology; you should be excited by leading a team of experts driven by helping clients navigate both present and future challenges.

Inclusion and diversity are woven into the fabric of our business, and our core values of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, Integrity and Respect for the Individual have enabled us to create One Global Network for clients all over the World.

"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. Businesses 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.

As we are experiencing unprecedented growth, we are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team of passionate Consumer Goods practitioners. As part of this team, you will learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success这是 a diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive 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 Tier 1 CPGs companies and access to their C‑suite
• Be able to shape the most critical challenges and opportunities that occupy the minds of industry leaders
• Have access to thought leadership that is defining the future of the industry. We participate in all key forums in the industry – Consumer Goods Forum, CES, WEF, etc.
• Have access to a global network of highly skilled, geographically and culturally diverse people
• Have access to a world‑class training curriculum that helps you continuously upskill yourself as the world changes – ranging from AI to industry
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As a Consumer Goods Strategy Senior Manager, you will:

• Develop and drive high‑impact, strategic insights that solve complex business challenges for clients in the Consumer Goods sector.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams to deliver tailored strategic solutions acrossેલું các Consumer Goods categories.
• Leverage deep industry knowledge and market trends to shape client strategies, ensuring long‑term business success.
• Cultivate strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to seniorTabela executives, guiding them through pivotal decision‑making processes.
• Drive business development by identifying growth opportunities, contributing to sales efforts, and actively building and managing a strong sales pipeline.
• Collaborate closely with internalুমি teams across functions, fostering relationships that promote knowledge‑sharing and support for client delivery and growth.
• Ensure the delivery of high‑quality, data‑driven recommendations that exceed client expectations and drive measurable results.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the Consumer Goods industry and/or consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record. An advanced degree or MBA is a plus.
• Deep functional knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Corporate strategy, Marketing strategy and execution, Commercial Strategy සැ route to market, revenue growth management and execution, Data and Analytics, Intelligent Process Reinvention, Cost Reduction.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills, and the ability and interest to incorporate new solutions (e.g. ChatGPT and advanced AI tools) in your daily life and work.
• Team management and leadership experience for more than 5 years wajib and a passion for developing teams and growing the next generation of xm talents.
• Business development and selling expertise, with a proven record of having sold work to clients.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral. Fluency in English.
• An interest in technology and data.

What’s in it for you

We are a vibrant team of individuals, coming from all corners of the globe, passionate about the companies we serve and about our team.

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 a range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year טע charitable work of your choice!

We strive to help our people create the right work‑life balance that allows them to realize 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.

Closing Date for Applications: 13.2.26

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Locations

London

Additional Informatione

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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.