Senior Consultant / Project Manager - Retail & FMCG

About the role

Roland Berger, a global strategy consulting firm, is strengthening its Amsterdam office with a Senior Consultant / Project Manager focused on retail and FMCG. The role leads projects, drives business development and works directly with clients, often reporting to senior management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead modules in larger projects and manage smaller ones, typically leading three to five consultants
• Work on projects such as customer-centric format strategies, category management, supply chain optimization and performance optimization
• Take direct client contact and lead presentations during client meetings
• Coach and develop consultants in your project teams
• Contribute to knowledge development by capturing insights from client work and take part in office-wide studies
• Take an active role in business development and build a network with executives and experts in retail and FMCG

Required profile

• University degree (WO)
• Four to seven years of experience in strategy and/or management consulting, or in strategic and/or operational roles at a large company or in the public sector
• Prior involvement in retail and FMCG is required
• Experience managing others and delegating to junior team members

Required skills

• (Financial) modeling in Excel
• Visualizing presentations in PowerPoint
• Analytical thinking, clear argumentation and precision
• Good oral, written and presentation skills with excellent English

What we offer

• Development opportunities, (inter)national training courses and a mentor
• 30 days of vacation, transportation benefits, a non-contributory pension and a contribution to health insurance
• A healthy work-life balance supported by a mentor

Applications are submitted online with a motivation letter and grade lists; the process includes a personality test, an analytical assessment and several interviews.