Consultant, Strategy Consulting

Ducker Research Europe GmbH; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Annual bonus

Job summary

Ducker Carlisle is a global market research, strategy consulting and M&A advisory firm. We seek a Consultant to join project teams in the US to conduct research, perform analyses, and deliver client-ready insights and presentations.

Base location options include Boston, MA or Troy, MI with a hybrid work schedule. The role emphasizes client-facing work, learning, and growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university.
• 2-3 years of experience in strategy consulting.
• Outstanding analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced skills with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with analytical modeling, statistics, optimization, or large datasets.
• Programming languages Python, R, SQL or similar are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design analyses using spreadsheets, databases, statistics and process mapping to meet project goals.
• Conduct analyses using assumption testing and sensitivity analysis.
• Gather research by interviews, literature reviews, and surveys; interpret results.
• Summarize research findings and present to clients and senior staff.
• Author client presentations and other deliverables; present findings to clients.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Excel

PowerPoint

Python

R

SQL

Pricing experience

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree from a top tier university

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Python

R

SQL

Job description

About Ducker Carlisle

Named one of America's Top Management Consulting Firms 2026 by Business Insider, Ducker Carlisle is a global market research, strategy consulting and M&A advisory firm that helps the world's largest companies and private equity firms optimize business performance and accelerate growth. Founded in 1961 with offices across the US, Germany, France, UK, India and China, the firm leverages proprietary data, deep industry knowledge and proven methodologies to deliver tailored, industry-specific insights and recommendations across the automotive, heavy truck & equipment, general industrial, building and construction, and private equity sectors. For more information, visit DuckerCarlisle.com

Why Work for Ducker Carlisle

We areuniquelypositionedas aboutiquefirm with a global footprintserving some of the world’s largest companies.You will havetheopportunity tomeaningfullyimpact work across the firm and collaborate withclient teams and colleaguesacross the globe.We strongly encourage growth within the organization and support career planning as part of our performance management process.

We value and recognize our employees’ hard work through Project of the Quarter, employee shoutouts, andregularperformancereviews.Collaboration and inclusivity areat the core of our culture. We hostfrequent socialevents,organizelocal volunteer opportunities, andofferhybridworkschedules.Our employees can access a competitive benefits package including20daysofpaidtimeoff/year,401(k) matching,and medical,dental and vision insurance.

What You’ll Do

Consultants play an integral role within our project teams.Consultantsare responsible for conducting both the research and the analysis related to a project and are typically assigned to one or two project teams simultaneously.As a Consultantat DuckerCarlisle,your work will be rigorous, but its impact will be evident.You will have exposure to clientfacing opportunities. You can expect to learn, be challenged, and be encouraged to grow and develop throughout your career.

This role can be based out of Boston,MA or Troy, MI.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing analyses using spreadsheets, database tools, statistical analysis and process mapping in order to meet project goals
• Conducting analyses utilizing assumption testing and sensitivity analysis
• Gathering research by conducting interviews, searching literature or the Internet and interpreting survey results
• Summarizing research findings
• Authoring client presentations and other deliverables
• Presenting findings to clients and to senior consulting staff

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from a top tier university
• 2-3 years of experience in strategy consulting
• Outstanding analytical abilities
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• Advanced skills within Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with analytical modeling, statistical analysis, optimization, and/or manipulation of large datasets
• Able to conduct analyses utilizing assumption testing and sensitivity analysis
• A professional demeanor
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Willingness to travel as travel is an integral part of this role
• Familiarity with programming languages Python, R, SQL or statistical packages is preferred
• Pricing experience or experience managing revenue components such as discounts, promotions, rebates, loyalty programs is preferred

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this role is $90,000 – $115,000 annually. Exact compensation is determined based upon qualifications,experience, and location. Consultants are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance.

Please Note: We encourage all our staff to work from a Ducker Carlisle office as often as is feasible; our hybrid work schedule suggests that most local team members work in the office 3-4 days per week when they are not traveling to clients.

Ducker Carlisle is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, qualified veteran's status, disability, or any other categories protected by law

Ducker Carlisle is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us if you require an accommodation during the application process.