Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant - Key Account Management

ZS; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategy Insights & Planning Associate Consultant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll harness your analytical prowess to tackle complex business challenges, develop custom solutions, and enhance client relationships. You'll work collaboratively with a talented group of professionals, driving impactful results across various projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation, making it an exciting prospect for those eager to make a difference in the consulting field.

Benefits

Health benefits

Financial planning

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant management consulting experience.
• Experience in Key Account Management or Health Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leverage problem-solving skills to develop solutions.
• Assist in market research to support client decision-making.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Excel

Access

Confirmit

ZS's proprietary software

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ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers, and consumers worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver results across critical areas of their business.

Our most valuable asset is our people. At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to help our ZSers cultivate community spaces, obtain resources, and share their passions.

Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Consultant - Key Account Management

Our Strategy Insights and Planning teams partner with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. They work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations are based on rigorous research and analysis, supported by deep expertise and thought leadership.

The business-to-business engagement team focuses on helping clients build and improve their B2B selling capabilities. They develop cross-functional business strategies to enable clients to partner with key customers, supporting projects from strategy to execution, including developing business cases, selecting accounts, designing planning approaches, hiring and training account managers, and aligning KPIs. As client purchasing behaviors evolve, we help clients adapt their engagement strategies.

What You’ll Do

• Leverage problem-solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to business problems.
• Assist in structuring and conducting market and desk research to derive insights and support client decision-making.
• Design custom analyses using tools like Excel, Access, Confirmit, and ZS's proprietary software.
• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and teams through presentations.
• Develop client relationships and serve as a key contact on projects.
• Support program management, conduct status updates, mitigate risks, and drive project progress.
• Enhance problem-solving capabilities and ZS's overall capabilities.
• Mentor and support the development of Associates on your projects and teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as business, economics, marketing, psychology, life sciences, or social sciences.
• 2-5 years of relevant management consulting experience.
• Experience in Key Account Management, Health Systems, or Hospitals is highly preferred.
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity, and initiative.
• Strong communication skills.
• Empathy, adaptability, and personal impact.
• Attention to detail and quality focus.
• Self-discipline in planning and organizing tasks.
• Enjoyment and aptitude for team leadership.

Perks & Benefits

ZS offers a comprehensive rewards package including health, financial planning, leave, and professional development. Our skills development programs, career progression options, and collaborative culture support your growth as an individual and team member.

We support flexible work arrangements, combining remote and on-site work to foster innovation and community.

Travel

Travel is required for client-facing roles to strengthen relationships and gain diverse experiences. Travel opportunities vary by project and client needs.

Considering applying?

We value diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the requirements.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and advancement.

To Complete Your Application

Candidates must have or obtain work authorization for their country of employment. An online application with transcripts is required. No agency calls, please.

Find out more at: www.zs.com