Alvarez & Marsal Europe

Director - Consumer and Retail Group

Alvarez & Marsal Europe • $180K — $220K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

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
  • Demonstrated success leading complex work streams
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft office suite and complex data analysis
  • Strong written communication skills for client-ready documents
  • Willingness to travel domestically up to 70% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex client engagements in transformation and M&A
  • Build and lead high-performing teams on engagements
  • Guide strategic decisions for C-level and board relationships
  • Identify opportunities for EBITDA expansion and shareholder value
  • Synthesize data into recommendations with measurable P&L impact
  • Drive change management across organizations
  • Build client relationships and identify new business opportunities
  • Contribute to developing CRG tools and mentor junior staff.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with C-level executives and boards
  • Involvement in high-impact consulting projects
  • Flexibility in managing engagements with a results-driven approach
  • Access to mentorship and professional development opportunities
  • Work in a collaborative environment with high-performing teams.
Full Job Description
Description

A&M Consumer & Retail Group | Director

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.
Core Competencies:
  • Strategic Leadership: Influence C-level and board stakeholders in complex situations. Guide decisions with credibility and insight.
  • Engagement Leadership: Help build high-performing teams. Drive execution rigor, quality delivery, and on-time completion across multiple workstreams.
  • Client Management: Understand organizational dynamics and stakeholder agendas. Engage effectively from board to operations. Drive implementation.
  • Analytical Rigor: Perform sophisticated financial and operational analysis. Structure complex problems independently. Generate P&L impact.
  • Communication: Translate complex information into clear narratives. Develop client-ready documents and presentations with advanced written and verbal skills.
  • Action Orientation: Structure problem-solving approaches independently. Balance speed with rigor. Drive stakeholder alignment.
  • People Leadership: Mentor and develop talent. Participate in recruiting and capability building.
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Think strategically. Question assumptions. Drive innovation. Maintain high energy in fast-paced environments.
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
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About Alvarez & Marsal Europe

Alvarez & Marsal Europe is a management consulting firm that provides a range of services to businesses and organizations. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in London, UK. Alvarez & Marsal Europe's services include corporate restructuring, performance improvement, and transaction advisory services. The company has a global presence, with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Alvarez & Marsal Europe is known for its expertise in turnaround management and has worked with a number of high-profile clients, including Lehman Brothers and Enron.
Learn more about Alvarez & Marsal Europe
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
2003
* Ladders Estimates

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