Director, Consumer & Retail Transformation

Alvarez & Marsal; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in Nashville seeks a Director for the Consumer & Retail Group to lead transformation and performance-improvement engagements. You will own value creation from initiation to execution, guiding complex projects and senior stakeholder interactions.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, data-driven decision-making, and delivering measurable EBITDA impact within a fast-paced consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from a top university; MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in consumer/retail business or consulting at a professional services firm, or a mix of consulting and corporate finance / operations roles.
• Demonstrated success leading and managing complex work streams and projects.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
• Open to domestic travel up to 70% M-F

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements across transformation, performance improvement, and M&A.
• Help build and lead high-performing teams on engagements, managing scope, approach, resourcing, and timeline with rigor and speed.
• Own C-level and board relationships. Guide strategic decisions through credibility, insight, and hands-on problem-solving.
• Identify and execute high-impact opportunities for EBITDA expansion and shareholder value in partnership with CRG leadership and clients.
• Synthesize financial, operational, and strategic data into enterprise-level recommendations with measurable P&L impact.
• Drive change management and stakeholder alignment across complex organizations.
• Build durable client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Contribute to CRG tools, methodologies, and intellectual property. Mentor junior staff and participate in recruiting.

Skills

Consulting experience

Client management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Education

MBA preferred

Undergraduate degree

Master's in Business Administration or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal in Nashville seeks a Director for the Consumer & Retail Group to lead transformation and performance-improvement engagements. You will own value creation from initiation to execution, guiding complex projects and senior stakeholder interactions.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, data-driven decision-making, and delivering measurable EBITDA impact within a fast-paced consulting environment.