Consumer Goods & Services Strategy Consultant

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Consumer Goods & Services Strategy Consultant

London

Up to 100%

Consultant

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture:
We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

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. Business 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. At Accenture, our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity.

It is an exciting time to join Accenture; we are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team of passionate Consumer Goods consulting 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 everyday.

• 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!

• 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

• 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

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…