Senior Consultant, Commercial Strategy & Execution

About Baringa

Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding.

The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation.

Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors.

Certified as a
* Great Place to Work
* around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the
* Financial Times
* in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by
* Forbes* for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms.

Job available in this location:

New York, NY
Chicago, Il

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Consultant to join our consulting team, specializing in commercial strategy within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. This role will focus on helping clients drive competitive advantage through innovative strategies and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic, business, and IT expertise, with a strong foundation in Sales and Marketing, including Salesforce Force Effectiveness, Trade Promotions Management and Revenue Growth Management.

• Develop and implement commercial strategies to optimize revenue growth, trade promotions, and go-to-market effectiveness
• Lead and support client engagements in commercial planning and execution, ensuring alignment with business goals
• Utilize RGM analytics to provide insights and recommendations for pricing, promotions, and product portfolio strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate business strategy with IT solutions
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation
• Foster strong client relationships by understanding their needs and delivering high-impact solutions
• Work in a collaborative team environment, leveraging creativity and analytical thinking to solve complex business challenges
• Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies to provide innovative and forward-thinking strategies

• At least 4+ years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, with a focus on commercial strategy and execution
• Broad experience across strategy, business operations, and IT, with a deep understanding of their interdependencies
• Strong expertise in Revenue Growth Management (RGM) analytics and Trade Promotion Management (TPM)
• High level of curiosity and passion for helping clients build competitive advantage
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a high creative IQ and the ability to think outside the box
• Strong collaboration and teaming abilities, with a proven track record of working in dynamic and fast-paced environments
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and apply them in a consulting context
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills