[Hiring] Director, Consulting @strong match for our current openings

Role Description

We are seeking a highly commercial, action-oriented consulting leader who can both shape strategic recommendations and personally build high-impact client deliverables. This role requires a combination of executive-level thinking, strong storytelling capabilities, deep CPG and retail expertise, and hands-on content creation.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable leading client conversations, synthesizing complex data into actionable insights, building compelling presentations independently, and leveraging AI-enabled tools to accelerate the quality, speed, and effectiveness of consulting outputs.

This is a 100% remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Outstanding Work that Exceeds Client Expectations
  • Lead consulting engagements from start to finish, defining project approach, deliverables, and timeline.
  • Apply strategic and commercial problem-solving to develop actionable client recommendations grounded in data, insights, and marketplace realities.
  • Engage the client at key points in the project to progress the work and establish a client relationship.
  • Serve as the project lead by framing client issues, developing analytical approaches, synthesizing insights, and building compelling narratives and presentations.
  • Own the final deliverable, from executive summary to analysis key takeaways and insights, while managing several projects concurrently.
• Create High-Quality Client Deliverables
  • Personally create polished, executive-ready client deliverables including PowerPoint presentations, strategic narratives, frameworks, workshop materials, and recommendations.
  • Develop compelling storytelling grounded in data, insights, and commercial realities.
  • Synthesize large amounts of information into concise, actionable takeaways for executive audiences.
  • Ensure final outputs are accurate, commercially relevant, visually compelling, and aligned to client objectives.
  • Leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate content development, insight generation, storytelling, and presentation creation.
• Operate with Agility in a Fast-Paced Environment
  • Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining exceptional quality and responsiveness.
  • Navigate ambiguity and shifting client priorities with strong judgment and adaptability.
  • Proactively identify risks, roadblocks, and opportunities to improve project outcomes.
  • Communicate clearly and consistently with both internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen with deep understanding of CPG growth drivers, retailer dynamics, commercialization, and go-to-market strategy.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert ambiguity into actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to independently create executive-level presentations and client-ready deliverables.
• Outstanding storytelling and communication skills with strong executive presence.
• Ability to synthesize complex analyses into clear, concise, commercially relevant insights.
• Hands-on proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel with strong content creation capabilities.
• High level of proficiency leveraging AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) to accelerate insight generation, develop content, and improve deliverable quality.
• Strong client relationship management and influence skills across multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to lead through influence in highly collaborative, matrixed environments.
• Strong project leadership and prioritization skills across multiple concurrent engagements.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coaching and team development skills with the ability to elevate strategic thinking and execution across project teams.
• Strong communication skills to thrive in a virtual and matrixed team environment.
• Highly collaborative, resourceful, and accountable team player with a bias for action and continuous improvement.
• Robust knowledge of CPG industry and category, brand, and retail strategies; sales strategy experience a plus.

Experience and Education

• 10 to 15+ years in CPG industry in Consulting, Sales Strategy, Commercial Strategy, Marketing, and/or General Management within CPG and retail.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic client engagements and delivering measurable business impact.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations and strategic recommendations independently.
• Previous consulting experience preferred.
• 4-year college degree required; MBA preferred.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based bonuses and other compensation programs.

Benefits

• Generous package of health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, paid maternity/paternity leave, and life insurance.
• Market industry base salary, bonuses, and 401K.
• Unlimited paid time off in addition to paid holidays.