Director, Consumer & Retail Transformation & Growth

Alvarez & Marsal; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in Tampa seeks a Director to lead transformation, performance improvement, and M&A engagements for consumer and retail clients. You will own value creation, guide senior client relationships, and drive cross-functional teams with rigor.

With 6+ years in consumer/retail consulting or related roles, you’ll synthesize data into actionable plans, mentor staff, and pursue new business opportunities while delivering measurable P&L impact.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from a top university; MBA preferred.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 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.
• Strong technical acumen and comfort working with complex data.
• Advanced written communication skills and ability to develop client-ready documents and presentations independently.
• Open to domestic travel up to 70% M-F

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements across transformation, performance improvement, and M&A. Own value creation and client impact from start to finish.
• 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

Strategic Leadership

Engagement Leadership

Client Management

Analytical Rigor

Communication

Action Orientation

People Leadership

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal in Tampa seeks a Director to lead transformation, performance improvement, and M&A engagements for consumer and retail clients. You will own value creation, guide senior client relationships, and drive cross-functional teams with rigor.

With 6+ years in consumer/retail consulting or related roles, you’ll synthesize data into actionable plans, mentor staff, and pursue new business opportunities while delivering measurable P&L impact.