Consultant, Mobility (Automotive)

M. Sullivan & Son Limited; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Petaling Jaya is seeking a Consultant to manage key projects and lead client teams. The ideal candidate should possess 4-6 years of experience in analytical or consulting roles, with a strong educational background in Marketing, Engineering, or Technology. Responsibilities include managing projects, conducting market analysis, and developing proposals. A postgraduate degree is highly preferred. This role offers growth opportunities and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Strong career path with growth opportunities

Continuous learning and coaching

Flexible work policy

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in analytical, research, or consulting roles.
• Strong understanding of Mobility industry including market structures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a key module of work or a small project, leading client teams.
• Structure comprehensive analyses to address client questions.
• Develop proposals and deliver client pitches.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Research Skills

Client Handling Skills

Strategic Thinking

Education

Relevant university degree in Marketing, Engineering, or Technology

Postgraduate degree (Master’s or PhD)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

• Do you have 4–6 years of experience in analytical, research, or consulting roles, producing structured insights within a consulting or advisory services environment?
• Do you possess a solid research-driven understanding of the Mobility industry, including market structures, value chains, operating models, and competitive landscapes?
• Do you hold a relevant university degree in Marketing, Engineering, or Technology, with a postgraduate qualification (Master’s or PhD) strongly preferred for advanced research capability?

If your answer is yes to the above, please read further and apply accordingly

About the Role

As a Consultant, you will take ownership of managing a key module of work or a small project (1-2 member team). You will lead client teams, structuring comprehensive analyses to address critical client questions. Your key objectives will include serving as a role model internally, building expertise with middle management-level client staff, and gradually taking on business development tasks, such as crafting proposals and delivering client pitches.

(The final level and position title will be determined based on the outcomes of interviews and assessments)

About the Practice Area

Mobility

Frost & Sullivan’s Mobility team has consultants across regions and we work with leading participants in the automotive value chain, including automotive OEMs (4W, 2W, CV, OHV), component manufacturers, shared/new mobility companies as well as related sectors (used cars, auto leasing, car rental, auto finance, motor insurance etc.). Though there is a regional alignment, Global Mobility Practice works as one team and consultants do get an opportunity to work on projects across regions.

Responsibilities

• Analytical Skills - Good understanding of industry trends, ability to contextualise these into specific client organization context and be able to have a meaningful discussion on the industry or strategy of the client. Able to create an effective and project-relevant questionnaire/ discussion guide and effectively conduct expert interviews and focus group discussions. Advanced skills in market analysis, strategic analysis, competitor analysis and understanding of financial analysis models. Advanced proficiency in Excel, Powerpoint & Word. Understanding and use of Growth Pipeline Engine framework; Able to articulate components of the Growth Pipeline Dialog for discussion with clients.
• Interpersonal Skills - Able to plan tasks for a delivery module/ project, develop storyline/ TOC for client deliverables and create templates for final output; guide team members to fulfil as per plan. Able to plan the analysis needs for a specific project/ task, relate that to the information required to be captured and link inferences drawn from data analysis into meaningful results. Able to independently plan for: Quantitative Research, i.e., method, sample size, etc. and Qualitative Research. i.e., templates, sources, etc. Able to clearly articulate content to client and possess effective formal communication skills.
• Client Handling Skills - Develop specific logical sections for proposals and propose robust methodologies to address client requirements with limited supervision. Able to initiate discussion with clients on proposal scope, methodology and facilitate closure. Highly professional interactions with clients and makes himself/herself available for the client.
• Is a strategic thinker; understands how operational activities are vital in supporting the overall strategy of the business
  

Required Competencies

The ideal candidate will have a strong educational foundation in business, economics, engineering or technology, coupled with a passion for solving complex problems and creating actionable insights for clients.

This role requires someone who is curious, methodical, and able to think strategically—connecting dots between data, industry trends, and business impact. Strong client-handling skills, including communication, adaptability, and credibility in stakeholder interactions, are critical.

• A relevant university degree (BA, BS) in Marketing, Engineering, or technology. A postgraduate degree (Master’s or PhD) is highly regarded and considered an advantage
• 4 – 6 years of analyst/consulting working experience within a Consulting and/or Advisory services business environment.
• The ability to research and write a coherent story in proper English about a topic is critical.
• A foundational understanding of the Mobility industry, such as industry structure, operational practices, and competitive landscapes.
• The ability to network to create new relationships and to proactively manage ongoing relationships to stay relevant to market intelligence needs of the clients.
• An analytical thought process, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and business level fluency in English.
• The desire to learn public presentation skills in front of an audience and a video camera.
• Confident enough to present your work to a group of peers or a client and defend your analysis in a calm and professional manner.
• A team player who views team collaboration as an important path to professional development.
• Are Well‑organized and detail‑oriented
• Take ownership to work independently with remote supervision
• Can multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Are disciplined and adhere to high‑quality standards

What will make you succeed at Frost & Sullivan?..

You need to be-

• Wildly curious and entrepreneurial
• Committed to customer success
• A self-starter invested in your future
• A persuasive communicator
• Deeply Analytical
• Excited about Disruptive Trends

Benefits

• A friendly work environment with an ‘open door’ policy
• A strong career path with growth opportunities.
• Be part of a global team that strives for excellence, and fosters an Olympic spirit
• Feed your intellectual curiosity by collaborating across all levels of the company across the globe
• Global Recognition - President’s Club & Chairman’s Club Awards
• Continuous learning and coaching
• Flexible work policy

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Transformational Growth Journey Company, has spent more than 60 years partnering with clients to develop transformational growth strategies by focusing on innovation and growth opportunities driven by disruptive technologies, mega trends, emerging markets and new business models. Today, more than ever before, companies must innovate, not only to survive, but thrive in the future. Our Growth Pipeline Management (GPM) system supports clients by identifying and evaluating new growth opportunities and serves as the foundation for continuous growth. This is your opportunity to be part of a revolutionary global team that truly inspires positive global changes by innovating to zero. Learn more about Frost & Sullivan at www.frost.com

Frost & Sullivan is committed to a work environment free of all forms of discrimination. Frost & Sullivan recruits and hires without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or sexual orientation

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