Strategic Planning Consultant - Practice Builder Strategy & Innovation Firm

Strategic Planning Consultant – Practice Builder for Strategy & Innovation Firm (FT or contract Immediate)

If you are serious about building a career in strategy consulting and you are ready to build or leverage your experience in Strategic Planning, Growth Strategy, Innovation and Insight, this is the position for you. You will support all aspects of building the business and deliverying for clients. A resume and short, informal note as to your interest or goals in such a position is required for a FT hire.

Company Description

Valen Group is a strategy consulting firm specializing in growth strategy, innovation, and brand licensing to drive significant new revenue growth. With a focus on global growth and competitive positioning, the firm partners with clients to address competition, adapt to market changes, and identify future opportunities for expansion. Known for a collaborative approach and actionable strategies, Valen Group has worked with numerous iconic global brands.

Recognized as a top trending innovation consulting firm by Forrester Research and a top 35 global licensing firm by LIMA, Valen Group is a trusted leader in its field.

Role Description

This position is for a Vice President & Practice Builder at Valen Group for Strategic Planning Facilitation and Strategy Consulting Services. The role involves collaborating with clients to develop strategic plans following our approach and templates. We focus on growth and innovation strategies, conducting comprehensive business planning, providing consulting services, and managing projects. This is an on‑site position based in Cincinnati, OH, and offers an opportunity to work closely with a forward‑thinking and customer relationship mindset to build the practice.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Strategic Planning, Long Range Planning, Business Strategy and Project Management, demonstrable success is required
• Strong Facilitation Experience and reading/managing a room to solicit strategic choices
• Strong Business and Analytical Skills, including data analysis and company, team assessment
• Expertise in Consulting and Management Consulting, especially Strategic Planning
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver projects effectively
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem‑solving skills
• Master’s degree or relevant experience in Strategy, Business, or a related field
• Familiarity with growth strategies, innovation processes, and global branding is a plus
• 5–10+ years relevant experience

This is a FT hire role, please send a resume. We offer performance compensation with upside and competitive benefits. We are not currently relocating candidates, so ability to live in Cincinnati, Ohio is required as a practice builder. If you are interested in a contract role, please send a communication separately to me. We are only accepting FT hires located in Cincinnati for this role.

Look forward to discussing this opportunity.

Executive

Full‑time

• Business Development and Sales

• Business Consulting and Services