Senior Director / Director - Consumer & Retail Group

DescriptionCorporate Transformation Services (CTS) Our highly respected Corporate Transformation Services (CTS) team is built on deep industry sector expertise with a demonstrably differentiated ability to address the most complex business problems and deliver dramatic and sustainable business performance improvements. Focused on enterprise-wide change to help drive EBITDA and/or cash improvement, our highly experienced experts successfully work with clients in strategic transformation situations, for example, where an activist investor is looking for accelerated results, or where a company is looking to sustainably improve their earnings and profitability.We help our clients navigate complex merger integrations and carve-outs and work for corporations across several industries including Retail, Consumer Products, Industrials, Manufacturing, Media, Hospitality and Pharmaceuticals.Retail and Consumer TransformationThe Retail and Consumer team focus on providing sector specific transformation capabilities including commercial effectiveness, organisation design and performance improvement with a focus on reducing costs as well as growing the top line. As a team we work with some of the most recognisable Consumer and Retail brands, working across geographies and partnering with C-suite stakeholders.The senior team dont just have capabilities as advisors but in most cases also have a proven and successful track record as a senior level executive in operational roles within an organisation. These senior professionals relish the opportunity to work in a hands-on style with senior client management, and with the entrepreneurial freedom and opportunities which are at the heart of A&Ms culture.The OpportunityWe are looking for further experienced and ambitious Director and Senior Director level individuals to join our European Retail and Consumer Transformation Team who are not afraid to roll up their sleeves and lead the change agenda of our clients across strategic, cost and growth topicsDesired Skills and ExperienceWe are looking for ambitious individuals  who are able to demonstrate a record of success in delivering major performance improvement / transformation projects and have a tight grasp on current industry trends and operational challenges.We would expect the successful candidate to bring:Experience from a leading consulting firm with a focus on Retail and/or Consumer clients is a must.Experience from industry roles is highly desirable although not essentialA solid background in designing and delivering transformation and performance improvement projectsexperience in Revenue Growth Management topics including pricing, promotions, marketing effectiveness, trade marketing, assortment and portfolio management and target operating model  would be of particular interest.A proven track record in the execution of transformation projects and delivering performance improvementsA data driven mindset and analytical rigour, ideally combined with financial experienceCapacity to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging, and unpredictable environment.Professional network across the UK and European Retail and/or Consumer industry is highly desirable, especially for Senior DirectorsFluency in English is essential and other European languages are highly desirable due to our cross-border approach.Whilst working within a collaborative cross-border team candidates will bring their leadership skills and expertise to shape and grow the future of this dynamic team.Additionally, candidates will be operating on a pan-European level across a wider A&M community such as Private Equity, Restructuring and other A&M business units to lead and manage the engagement and client relationship in the Retail and Consumer Sector.This is a fantastic opportunity within A&M and an opportunity to become an integral part of our successful hands-on team. As a valued member of the A&M team, the successful candidate will work closely with our leadership team. They will benefit from constant exposure to senior management, and gain on-the-job learning and development, leveraging our teams substantial experience.