Senior Manager - Industrials Sector

Simon-Kucher; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible working options

Job summary

Simon-Kucher in Chicago seeks a Senior Manager for their Industrials consulting team. In this role, you will lead high-impact client engagements, guiding strategy and execution for top industrial clients. Your efforts will focus on driving measurable growth and shaping industry strategies through analytical insights and effective leadership.

The ideal candidate will possess over 7 years of industry experience and a strong analytical mindset. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including a base salary ranging from $190,000 to $210,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of the Industrials sector and its challenges.
• Proven ability to lead teams and clients through complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact client engagements from strategy through execution.
• Inspire and mentor consulting teams to develop innovative insights.
• Shape the future of the Industrials practice through strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Business development

Education

Undergraduate degree

Advanced degree (MS, MA, MBA)

Job description

In the United States - Atlanta | San Francisco | New York | Chicago | Houston

Simon-Kucher is a global strategy consulting firm focused on unlocking better growth for our clients, increasing their long-term sales, value, and profit. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – pricing, innovation, product portfolio, marketing, sales, and customer engagement.

The Industrials practice works with many of the world’s leading industrial companies across Industrial Goods & Machinery, Logistics & Transportation, Electronics & Semiconductors, Wholesale & Distribution, Building Materials & Construction, Chemicals & Base Materials, Automotive, Oil & Gas, and Aerospace & Defense. Combining deep industry expertise with advanced analytics, market intelligence, and behavioral science, we help clients solve their most critical commercial challenges and accelerate sustainable growth.

What sets Simon‑Kucher apart is the combination of strategic rigor and pragmatic execution. Whether designing growth strategies, transforming go‑to‑market models, optimizing pricing, or rebuilding sales organizations for today’s rapidly evolving market realities, we deliver actionable solutions that create measurable impact.

Our North American Industrials team is growing rapidly, and we are looking for entrepreneurial, collaborative, and high‑performing leaders who are excited to shape the future of the practice, deepen client relationships, and drive meaningful results for leading industrial organizations.

What Makes Us Special

• Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
• Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
• Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office.
• Prioritize your health and well‑being. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
• Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching.
• Work in a values‑driven culture. At Simon‑Kucher, our vision is to become the world’s leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.

How You Will Create An Impact

• As a Senior Manager at Simon‑Kucher, you will be a critical member of our Industrials consulting team in North America.
• Own high‑impact client engagements from strategy through execution; shaping C‑suite decisions with sharp insights, commercial rigor, and industry expertise that drive measurable growth.
• Lead complex projects with an entrepreneurial mindset, balancing strategic excellence, client impact, and commercial performance across timelines, budgets, and delivery.
• Inspire and mentor high‑performing consulting teams to develop innovative and actionable insights and recommendations using data, analytics, and research that deliver impactful recommendations for clients.
• Become a trusted advisor to senior executives by delivering tailored strategies that unlock growth, pricing power, profitability, and long‑term competitive advantage.
• Influence executive stakeholders at every stage of the engagement; from diagnosing critical business challenges to securing alignment around transformative solutions.
• Shape the future of the Industrials practice by building new capabilities, tools, and go‑to‑market approaches that keep clients ahead of industry disruption.
• Drive business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, deepening client relationships, and expanding Simon‑Kucher's footprint across the Industrials sector.
• Deliver exceptional client experiences, even in high‑pressure environments, through proactive communication, executive presence, and solution‑oriented leadership.
• Prepare client‑ready deliverables and independently present strategic recommendations to senior leadership teams, adapting quickly to feedback and evolving priorities.
• Lead multiple client engagements simultaneously while developing consultants through hands‑on coaching, mentorship, and real‑time feedback.
• Lead project teams to desired end‑goal by defining clear roles and responsibilities, demonstrating strong project management approach and execution cadence, and being the primary point of contact for client teams.
• Design engagement workplans and guide the team through the project activities, including oversight of market research, customer insights, advanced analytics, and commercial strategy analysis to obtain key insights, findings, and takeaways for clients.
• Serve as the strategic quarterback for project teams, setting direction, establishing accountability, and acting as the primary trusted partner for client leadership.
• Ensure quality and impact across multiple workstreams by providing rigorous oversight, thoughtful guidance, and timely feedback that elevates both teams and deliverables.
• Play a pivotal role in growing Simon‑Kucher's Industrials business through thought leadership, proposal development, client pitches, and expansion opportunities with existing clients.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and peers to create market‑leading thought leadership that shapes conversations across the Industrials sector.
• Stay at the forefront of market trends, emerging technologies, and commercial innovations to help clients navigate change and outperform competitors.
• Continuously improve how we work by identifying smarter processes, scalable tools, and innovative approaches that increase impact and efficiency.
• Coach and develop consultants staffed on projects and be an objective, trusted Career Development Advisor (CDA) to junior team members.
• Lead with empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence when managing conflict and/or communicating change.
• Help attract and integrate exceptional talent, playing a key role in building the next generation of Industrials consultants.
• Contribute beyond client work as a visible leader who helps shape Simon‑Kucher’s culture and success.

Your Profile

• Outstanding drive, determination, and desire to be part of a growing, top‑tier consulting firm.
• A passion for the Industrials sector and a strong understanding of the trends, disruptions, and commercial challenges shaping the industry today.
• An undergraduate degree is required; MS, MA, MBA, or other advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in a professional services environment, ideally in management consulting, serving the Industrials industry.
• Demonstrated success leading high‑impact commercial strategy engagements, including growth strategy, pricing, go‑to‑market transformation, segmentation, sales effectiveness, marketing, value proposition development, distribution, product & portfolio design, and monetization strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate complex data and market dynamics into clear, actionable insights that influence executive decision‑making.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills, with confidence to succinctly present findings, takeaways, and key recommendations to senior client stakeholders and leadership teams.
• A proven ability to lead teams through ambiguity, solve complex business problems, and deliver results in fast‑paced, high‑performance environments.
• Experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously, balancing strategic quality, commercial performance, timelines, budgets, and team development.
• Brings a strong work ethic, highly collaborative approach, team‑first mentality, and an exceptional entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building and driving impact.
• A leadership style grounded in empathy, inclusivity, and emotional intelligence, with a passion for mentoring and developing future consulting leaders.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and a demonstrated ability to establish trusted advisor status with senior executives and client decision‑makers.
• A track record of contributing to business development efforts, including selling follow‑on engagements, identifying new opportunities, and supporting proposal and pitch development.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel approximately 25% to support client engagements and business development activities.

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, performance bonus, eligibility for annual merit‑based increases, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The base salary range for this position is between $190,000 to $210,000 per year for U.S. roles. Specific compensation within these ranges will depend on factors such as experience, skills, and location. Salary ranges are reviewed periodically to ensure alignment with market conditions.

Benefits for eligible employees include paid time off, 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

About Simon‑Kucher

Simon‑Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.

Simon‑Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or militarily status, or any other legally protected status.

We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.