Strategy Principal Director in London

Accenture is a global professional services company, providing a broad range of market-leading services to our clients. We are looking for a leader with deep experience within Consumer Goods and Services with the strategy consulting skills and vision to drive our practice forward. Our approach combines marketing-leading thought-leadership, deep industry knowledge and creativity blended with technology; you should be excited by leading a team of experts driven by helping clients navigate both present and future challenges.

Inclusion and diversity are woven into the fabric of our business, and our core values of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, Integrity and Respect for the Individual have enabled us to create One Global Network for clients all over the World.

The Consumer Goods industry is experiencing a period of unprecedented change. Rapid advancements in technology have altered consumer expectations, route to market and brand engagement. Businesses are having to adapt the way they operate, leveraging new technologies, skills and ways of working. We are at the forefront of this change, helping the world's largest Consumer Goods companies achieve sustainable and profitable growth by transforming their businesses to become more consumer-centric, data-driven and operationally agile. We help our clients deliver lasting impact by driving excellence from strategy development through to implementation.

As we are experiencing unprecedented growth, we are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team of passionate Consumer Goods practitioners. As part of this team, you will learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. You will have an opportunity to make an impact on brands that touch billions of lives every day.

In our team, you will:

• Gain exposure to Tier 1 CPG companies and access to their c-suite.
• Be able to shape the most critical challenges and opportunities that occupy the minds of industry leaders.
• Have access to thought leadership that is defining the future of the industry.
• Participate in all key forums in the industry – Consumer Goods Forum, CES, WEF, etc.
• Have access to a global network of highly skilled, geographically and culturally diverse people.
• Have access to a world-class training curriculum that helps you continuously upskill yourself as the world changes – ranging from AI to industry.
• Be part of a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, enterprise, and a lot of fun!

As a Consumer Goods Strategy Senior Manager, you will:

• Develop and drive high-impact, strategic insights that solve complex business challenges for clients in the Consumer Goods sector.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams to deliver tailored strategic solutions across various Consumer Goods categories.
• Leverage deep industry knowledge and market trends to shape client strategies, ensuring long-term business success.
• Cultivate strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives, guiding them through pivotal decision-making processes.
• Drive business development by identifying growth opportunities, contributing to sales efforts, and actively building and managing a strong sales pipeline.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams across functions, fostering relationships that promote knowledge sharing and support for client delivery and growth.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, data-driven recommendations that exceed client expectations and drive measurable results.

We are looking for you if you have:

• Relevant experience in the Consumer Goods industry and/or consulting.
• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record. An advanced degree or MBA is a plus.
• Deep functional knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Corporate strategy, Marketing Strategy and execution, Commercial Strategy (Route to Market, Revenue Growth Management) and execution, Data and Analytics, Intelligent Process Reinvention, Cost Reduction.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability and interest to incorporate new solutions e.g. ChatGPT and advanced AI tools in your daily life and work.
• Team management and leadership experience for more than 5 years, and a passion for developing teams and growing the next generation of talents.
• Business development and selling expertise, with proven record of having sold work to clients.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral. Fluency in English.
• An interest in technology and data.

What's In It For You

We are a vibrant team of individuals, coming from all corners of the globe, passionate about the companies we serve and about our team. At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation per year, access to app-based fitness classes and discounts on a range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! We strive to help our people create the right work-life balance that allows them to realise their full potential. Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you.

Your home office will be in London. This role is client-facing and may therefore involve travel, working in other parts of the UK as well as overseas depending on the needs of the project.

Closing Date for Applications 13.2.26. Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.