Consultants and Senior Consultants - Retail and Consumer Products

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Industry sector Retail and Consumer Products UK
Location Manchester and London
Travel UK and Europe
Kurt Salmon company description

Kurt Salmon is the premier global management consulting firm offering solutions to the retail and consumer products industries. Our strength lies in our ability to partner with our clients in bringing solutions specific to their needs – we do this through our deep industry expertise and our skills in management consulting.

Due to the ongoing demand for our skills we are expanding our team in the UK, and we are seeking consultants and senior consultants with experience in fashion or supply chain to work on projects anywhere in the UK or internationally, both on a short term or permanent basis.

Position overview

Working with high street retailers and international brands you will assist our clients in the areas of retail operations, design and product development, buying and merchandising and supply chain management. Using your industry background and Kurt Salmon’s proven methodologies, you will help clients to achieve operational excellence. You will be providing practical solutions for our clients that have measurable and lasting results.

Kurt Salmon’s success is built upon the commitment of its consultants to make a significant difference to clients. We promote a dynamic, progressive atmosphere and encourage creative, independent thinking. In return we offer a stimulating environment characterised by ongoing growth opportunities and a competitive package.

Candidate qualifications
  • You will either be currently working in fashion or supply chain in retail and seeking the variety and challenge that a role in consultancy brings, or a consultant  or senior consultant  who has experience in these areas.  We require a minimum of 1 years’ experience  either in a trading/commercial function with a leading brand or retailer or a strong track record in management consulting which should include work in the retail industry.
  • You must have a strong academic background with a minimum 2:1 or equivalent from a top university.
  • You must have strong analytical skills and be highly confident in tools such as  Excel and PowerPoint.
  • You will need high levels of personal motivation and energy and a strong ability to communicate at all levels.
  • A passion for retail and consumer products is essential.
  • Fluency in a second language would be a strong advantage, but is not essential.