Remote Strategy Consultant — Growth & Transformation

R.W. Mercer Co.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-work support

Paid time off

401(k)

Medical insurance

Job summary

R.W. Mercer Co. is seeking a Strategy Consultant to support growth, strategic planning, operational improvement, and business transformation initiatives. You will work with senior leadership to analyze challenges and develop actionable recommendations.

The role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with ability to manage multiple projects and translate data into practical strategies for cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/related field; 3–7 years in strategy/management consulting or corporate strategy.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience conducting market, competitive, operational, or financial analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; ability to convey complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop Strategic Recommendations: Analyze objectives, challenges, market conditions, and data to create measurable strategic recommendations.
• Conduct Business Analysis: Evaluate financial, operational, customer, and market information to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support Strategic Planning: Partner with leadership to develop short- and long-term plans.
• Identify Growth Opportunities: Research markets, segments, products, and competitive landscapes for growth and expansion.
• Improve Business Operations: Assess processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Business acumen

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

BI tools

Job description

R.W. Mercer Co. is seeking a Strategy Consultant to support growth, strategic planning, operational improvement, and business transformation initiatives. You will work with senior leadership to analyze challenges and develop actionable recommendations.

The role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with ability to manage multiple projects and translate data into practical strategies for cross-functional teams.