Senior Growth Strategy Lead - Consumer Goods

Accenture; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Senior Manager in California to originate and sell customer-led growth opportunities, directing strategic programs from concept to market launch. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape priorities with client executives, and ensure evidence-based, scalable growth for major consumer-centric initiatives.

You will mentor staff, deliver high-impact client outcomes, and contribute to an industry-leading growth agenda within Accenture Song.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategy consulting, corporate innovation, or product/service design and launch in consumer goods.
• MBA or advanced degree in innovation, strategy, or related field a plus.
• Track record in customer and market insight, concept validation, and scaling new propositions.
• Experience or genuine interest in consumer goods, retail or hospitality & travel.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and executive communication skills.
• Deep understanding of quantitative data sets and some financial modeling also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Originate c-suite level work within an industry-specific context
• Shape and sell customer growth work that spans across strategy and consulting and Song practices
• Partner with client executives to define growth priorities that align to customer needs and market shifts.
• Lead cross-functional teams in identifying high-value opportunities through customer insight, market analysis, and competitive scanning.
• Apply proprietary, best-in-class protocols to rapidly test and validate concepts with real and synthetic customer input.
• Prioritize initiatives based on evidence, impact potential, and scalability.
• Guide go-to-market and scaling strategies for validated opportunities.
• Mentor and coach team members to strengthen their strategic and client engagement skills.

Skills

10+ years strategy consulting

Executive communication

Education

MBA or advanced degree in innovation/strategy

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Senior Manager in California to originate and sell customer-led growth opportunities, directing strategic programs from concept to market launch. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape priorities with client executives, and ensure evidence-based, scalable growth for major consumer-centric initiatives.

You will mentor staff, deliver high-impact client outcomes, and contribute to an industry-leading growth agenda within Accenture Song.