MBA - Management Consulting Manager, Consumer & Retail Group

Management Consulting Manager

Alvarez & Marsal | Consumer and Retail Group (CRG)

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of integrity, quality, objectivity, fun, personal reward, and inclusive diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

Established over six years ago, A&M’s Consumer & Retail Group is a vertically focused management consulting practice that continues to experience high growth.

CRG was formed to disrupt the consulting industry – we are faster, more experienced, and generate more impact than traditional firms. We are a mix of top-tier consultants and operational experts that help us bring the right combination of analytical rigor overlayed with business judgement to help build practical and real solutions.

The work we do:

• Growth Strategy & Implementation
• Large Scale Transformation
• M&A, Carve-out and Post-Merger Integration
• Operations
• Merchandising & Assortment Optimization
• Interim Leadership
• Digital & Analytics / IT Strategy
• Program Management Office
• Channel Optimization

Join Us! Alvarez & Marsal’s Consumer and Retail Group actively engages and recruits exceptional talent from colleges and universities across the U.S. Our lean team structure allows MBA Graduates an opportunity to become quickly immersed as a consultant in a meaningful way, putting your academic and career experiences immediately to work. Manager roles are available for students pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with graduation dates between December 2026 through July of 2027.

Our full-time class starts in September 2027.

We are seeking:

• Impact-makers with sharp functional expertise and a passion for transforming consumer and retail (consulting experience a plus, not a must)
• Strategic, entrepreneurial minds fueled by curiosity and bold ideas
• Agile leaders who thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments—delivering results, inspiring teams, and keeping the humor alive

CRG New Hires:

• Receive Training:
  Participate in onboarding bootcamp and training to develop quantitative and qualitative skills
• Experience Client Projects:
  Collaborate with CRG consulting teams on high-impact projects, while getting exposure to clients and senior leadership
• Gain Mentorship: CRG has an apprenticeship model on project teams alongside 1-on-1 coaching with a mentor
• Develop and Expand Network:
  Participate in events during the summer to foster networking and engagement within CRG and greater A&M

Desired Professional

Experience:

Consulting projects or experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Consumer or Retail Experience (Management, Finance, Transformation, Corporate Development)
• Merchandising & Category Management
• Sales & Marketing effectiveness, processes, incentives
• Distribution & Logistics, Network Modeling
• Manufacturing and Contract Manufacturing
• Direct & Indirect Procurement
• SG&A cost reduction
• M&A:
  Divestitures/Carve-Outs and Integration
• Information Technology and Digital Improvements

Skills and Abilities:

• Lead and deliver time-sensitive projects from plan to finish with precision
• Crack complex problems using sharp analytical thinking and actionable insights
• Partner directly with clients to implement strategic and operational solutions
• Communicate with clarity, adapting to any audience and situation
• Navigate ambiguity and turn data, perspectives, and facts into powerful recommendations
• Manage teams, timelines, and work streams under pressure—always on time and on quality
• Think creatively to solve challenges, build tools, and streamline processes
• Build trust by understanding client culture, politics, and stakeholder priorities
• Bring high energy, adaptability, and resilience to thrive in dynamic environments

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree from a top university including an MBA Degree
• 3–5 years’ business experience; at least 1 year in…