Consumer Goods & Services Strategy Consultant

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 help 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 deliver lasting impact by driving excellence from strategy development through to implementation.

In our team, you will gain exposure to:

• The most strategic challenges and opportunities that occupy the minds of industry leaders
• Cutting edge research and thought leadership that is defining the future of the industry
• Structured problem‑solving techniques to enable our clients to transform their businesses
• A global network of highly skilled, geographically and culturally diverse people
• A world‑class training curriculum that helps you continuously upskill yourself as the world changes
• A culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, enterprise, and a lot of fun!

As a Consumer Goods Strategy Consultant, you will:

• Work as part of focused project teams across a range of Consumer Goods categories and client problems
• Lead an independent workstream as part of a broader project
• Gather, synthesise and analyse data from a variety of sources to draw insights and develop recommendations
• Structure and communicate outcomes to client management teams
• Work alongside client teams to help them implement the recommendations to deliver value

We are looking for you if you have:

• Relevant experience in the Consumer Goods industry. Prior consulting experience is a plus but not essential
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record, or equivalent experience. An advanced degree or MBA is a plus but not essential
• Strong functional knowledge in one or more of the following areas – Digital Marketing, Route to Market, Revenue Growth Management, Digital Commerce, B2B / B2C Marketplaces
• Exceptional creative problem solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral. Fluency in English
• A passion for technology and innovation

What’s in it for you: Accenture offers a competitive basic salary and 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.

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.