Position: Senior Manager, Retail & Consumer Products
Location: London
Salary: £98k
Assignment timescale: 4 weeks
Challenge:
The Retail & Consumer Products industry group of a leading Management Consulting firm was looking to expand their practice with a Senior Manager level hire, adding to an already strong & talented team. The position required an individual with deep expertise in Retail and / or Consumer Products with functional expertise in Commercial Strategy & Operations and an extensive background in consulting.
Solution:
Having mapped out the Retail & Consumer market, a select number of individuals from competitor consulting firms were approached, utilising our extensive network in the sector. After multiple conversations, we were able to shortlist a handful of strong candidates and one particular talent stood out. This individual had progressed well over the last six years with a Big 4 advisory firm, building on her prior experience in industry, and specialised exclusively in Retail & Consumer Products throughout her career with expertise in Strategy, Operations, eCommerce, Branding and Programme Leadership. Throughout the interview process, this candidate continuously impressed at each stage and the client was able to make a quick decision to offer her a role.
Results:
Having built up a relationship of trust throughout the process, we were able to speak candidly with the candidate to make sure her expectations aligned with the company’s assessment of her level. Similarly on the client-side, our long-lasting relationship allowed us to advise them on an offer that would kept them in line with market rate. The offer was quickly accepted, with the candidate pleased to be joining a company that would add value to her career and the client grateful for having a tough role filled
For further information:
If you would like to hear more about our services these were our lead consultants on this assignment.
Position: Consultant
Expertise: Research
Geographies: UK & EMEA
With an academic background in Law and Politics from the University of Aberdeen, Benjamin has always had his eyes on global affairs.
Prior to joining Consulting Point, he spent 2 years working in customer engagement and playing team sports such as Rugby and football. This gave him a strong work ethic as well as a passion for team environments.
Having spent over three years in recruitment, he has excelled in building relationships with candidates and is always happy to converse on any subject matter. With a specific focus on Financial services and technology, Benjamin spends the majority of his time working in the British market.
He is a key part of our Leicester office.
Position: Partner
Expertise: Technology Advisory & Management Consulting
Geographies: UK & EMEA
Ben has over 20 years of experience partnering with global Management Consultancy firms, top Strategy Houses, Systems Integrators and Blue Chip industry clients in UK and across Europe & APAC regions. He has a broad range of experience across Business & Technology Consulting, including Technology Strategy, Technology Innovation, ERP, Digital, Operational Excellence, Project/Programme Management, Change Management and other related areas.
Ben has experience of placing senior candidates at Managing Director, Partner, Associate Partner and Director levels on both a Retained and Contingency basis.
Ben runs the Consulting Point Leicester office and is a Key Account Director for a range of top-tier Management Consulting clients.
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