Associate Principal

TRC Advisory; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TRC Advisory, part of the Elixirr Group, is a leading growth and performance strategy consultancy headquartered in Chicago with a growing North American presence. We seek Associate Principal to lead growth strategy, pricing, and profitability initiatives, directing workstreams, mentoring teams, and managing client relationships across major markets.

Travel up to 3–4 days per week is required as you collaborate with mid to senior teams and executive clients, delivering senior-level engagements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a demanding four-year college.
• 7+ years of consulting or relevant business experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with drive to improve the status quo.
• Results-oriented team player with leadership skills.
• Experience in strategy and/or pricing is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Willingness to travel up to 3–4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Be a team thought leader and drive full workstreams with mid to senior clients.
• Develop and own insight for workstreams, meet deadlines with minimal errors.
• Mentor Associates and Senior Associates, provide direction.
• Manage client relationships at mid- and senior-level.
• Identify opportunities to create value and communicate clearly.
• Lead client development and follow-on work.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Problem solving

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Associate Principal – Growth & Performance Strategy

TRC Advisory, part of the Elixirr Group, is a leading growth and performance strategy consultancy focused on helping organisations accelerate value creation through profitable growth.

Headquartered in Chicago with a growing international presence, TRC works closely with executive leadership teams to address their most critical strategic challenges, including growth strategy, pricing, commercial excellence, profitability improvement, and business transformation.

Our reputation is built on delivering senior‑led engagements and consistently fielding exceptional teams. We pride ourselves on bringing an “A‑Team” mindset to every client engagement, combining deep analytical rigor with practical, results‑oriented solutions.

As we continue to expand our North American business, we are seeking exceptional Principal Consultants to join our offices in Chicago, Dallas, or New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for being a team thought leader and driving full workstreams while working directly with mid to senior‑level clients to develop insight and build alignment.
• Develop and execute full workstreams and serve as lead on insight development for those workstreams. Consistently establish and then meet deadlines with minimal errors.
• Mentor Associates and Senior Associates while answering questions and providing direction. Act as a good teammate, while proactively finding ways to create leverage for senior team.
• Regularly engage with the client and own mid‑ and senior‑level client relationships.
• Actively identify opportunities to create value with clients and communicate in an organized and knowledgeable manner.
• Identify high‑value client opportunities, drive appropriate follow‑on work, and take lead on firm communication and client development efforts.

What We Look For In Our Team Members

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree (BS or BA) from demanding four‑year college or university with demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
• 7+ years of consulting or relevant business experience.
• Problem solvers with analytical capabilities who have an insatiable thirst to solve complex problems.
• An entrepreneurial spirit that drives you to always improve upon the status quo.
• Results‑oriented team players with strong leadership and business building skills.
• Demonstrated experience in strategy and/or pricing a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Willingness to travel to the client site up to 3‑4 days / week (varies by client and / or engagement).

What We Offer Our Team At TRC

• Learn at an accelerated pace from experienced consultants and business leaders.
• Gain exposure to C‑suite leadership of successful businesses.
• Grow at the speed that best works for you.
• Be compensated for high performance.
• Engage your entrepreneurial spirit to build a business together.