Director – Consumer and Retail Group

What You’ll Do:

Lead complex client engagements across transformation, performance improvement, and M&A. Own value creation and client impact from start to finish.
Help build and lead high-performing teams on engagements, managing scope, approach, resourcing, and timeline with rigor and speed.
Own C-level and board relationships. Guide strategic decisions through credibility, insight, and hands-on problem-solving.
Identify and execute high-impact opportunities for EBITDA expansion and shareholder value in partnership with CRG leadership and clients.
Synthesize financial, operational, and strategic data into enterprise-level recommendations with measurable P&L impact.
Drive change management and stakeholder alignment across complex organizations.
Build durable client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
Contribute to CRG tools, methodologies, and intellectual property. Mentor junior staff and participate in recruiting.

What We’re Looking For:

Consulting or Consulting and Operational experience with demonstrated success in consumer and/or retail related industries.
Deep expertise in one or more of these areas:
Consumer/Retail consulting, finance, transformation, or corporate development
Supply chain, logistics, or operations strategy for consumer goods or retail
Merchandising, category management, or sales and marketing effectiveness
Network modeling, procurement strategy, or manufacturing operations
SG&A reduction, M&A (divestitures, carve-outs, integration), or digital transformation
Proven ability to lead complex work streams, structure problem-solving in ambiguous situations, and deliver results under pressure.
Track record synthesizing data into actionable recommendations, implementing solutions with clients at all levels, and developing compelling business cases.
Entrepreneurial mindset. Intellectual curiosity. Results-driven orientation. Action bias.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree from a top university, MBA preferred
Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or related field
6+ years of relevant experience in consumer/retail business or consulting at a professional services firm, or a mix of consulting and corporate finance / operations roles
Demonstrated success leading and managing complex work streams and projects
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access
Strong technical acumen and comfort working with complex data
Advanced written communication skills and ability to develop client-ready documents and presentations independently
Open to domestic travel up to 70% M-F