Consumer & Retail Strategy Associate

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH, within the Consumer & Retail Group, seeks a Management Consulting Associate for a full-time entry-level class starting September 2027 in a role that welcomes undergraduates and non-MBA master’s graduates with graduation dates between Dec 2026 and July 2027. Join a fast-paced, analytical culture focused on Growth Strategy, Transformation, M&A, and Operations.

You’ll build practical solutions, collaborate with senior teams, and travel up to 70% as you develop

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or non-MBA master’s degree from a top university.
• Internship or relevant experience in consumer/retail business, consulting, or corporate roles with financial/operational focus
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access
• Analytical and data-fluent, able to distill complex insights into clear actions
• Creative problem-solver with a talent for building tools and streamlining processes
• Commercially minded, with experience in proposal development
• Polished communicator with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Willing to travel up to 70% (Monday–Friday)

Responsibilities

• Growth Strategy & Implementation
• Large Scale Transformation
• M&A, Carve-out and Post-Merger Integration
• Operations
• Merchandising & Assortment Optimization
• Interim Leadership
• Digital & Analytics / IT Strategy
• Program Management Office
• Channel Optimization

Skills

Analytically Rigorous

Self-Starter

Collaborative & Persuasive

Clear & Composed Communicator

Willing to travel

Education

Undergraduate or non-MBA master’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH, within the Consumer & Retail Group, seeks a Management Consulting Associate for a full-time entry-level class starting September 2027 in a role that welcomes undergraduates and non-MBA master’s graduates with graduation dates between Dec 2026 and July 2027. Join a fast-paced, analytical culture focused on Growth Strategy, Transformation, M&A, and Operations.

You’ll build practical solutions, collaborate with senior teams, and travel up to 70% as you develop