Growth Consulting Associate — Consumer & Retail Strategy

Alvarez & Marsal; New York (NY); 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’s Consumer & Retail Group is seeking an undergraduate or non-MBA master’s candidate for a full-time Management Consulting Associate role in New York. The position starts in September 2027, with a strong emphasis on growth strategy, transformation, and client impact across retail sectors.

The role requires analytical rigor, self-drive, collaboration, and excellent communication. Travel up to 70% is expected, with a comprehensive training and mentorship program within a

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

Analytical thinker

Self-starter

Collaborative

Clear communicator

Education

Undergraduate or non-MBA master’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal’s Consumer & Retail Group is seeking an undergraduate or non-MBA master’s candidate for a full-time Management Consulting Associate role in New York. The position starts in September 2027, with a strong emphasis on growth strategy, transformation, and client impact across retail sectors.

The role requires analytical rigor, self-drive, collaboration, and excellent communication. Travel up to 70% is expected, with a comprehensive training and mentorship program within a