Senior Consultant, Commercial Strategy & Execution

About Baringa Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding.The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation.Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors.Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms.Job available in this location:New York, NYChicago, IlOur Products & Services practice is looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join the team. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Consultant to join our consulting team, specializing in commercial strategy within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. This role will focus on helping clients drive competitive advantage through innovative strategies and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic, business, and IT expertise, with a strong foundation in Sales and Marketing, including Salesforce Force Effectiveness, Trade Promotions Management and Revenue Growth Management.What you will be doingDevelop and implement commercial strategies to optimize revenue growth, trade promotions, and go-to-market effectivenessLead and support client engagements in commercial planning and execution, ensuring alignment with business goalsUtilize RGM analytics to provide insights and recommendations for pricing, promotions, and product portfolio strategiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate business strategy with IT solutionsConduct market and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for growth and differentiationFoster strong client relationships by understanding their needs and delivering high-impact solutionsWork in a collaborative team environment, leveraging creativity and analytical thinking to solve complex business challengesStay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies to provide innovative and forward-thinking strategies Your skills and experienceAt least 4+ years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, with a focus on commercial strategy and executionBroad experience across strategy, business operations, and IT, with a deep understanding of their interdependenciesStrong expertise in Revenue Growth Management (RGM) analytics and Trade Promotion Management (TPM)High level of curiosity and passion for helping clients build competitive advantageExceptional problem-solving skills, with a high creative IQ and the ability to think outside the boxStrong collaboration and teaming abilities, with a proven track record of working in dynamic and fast-paced environmentsAbility to quickly learn new concepts and apply them in a consulting contextExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsWhat a career at Baringa will give you Putting People First. Baringa is a People First company and wellbeing is at the forefront of our culture. We recognize the importance of work-life balance and flexible working and provide our staff amazing benefits. Some of these benefits include: Salary range: $126,000 - $146,500Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for employee-only coverage. These benefits utilize comprehensive networks to offer coverage throughout the United StatesCompany-paid group term life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and travel insurance Participation in our 401k retirement plan; we contribute 3% of your annual base salary and match up to an additional 2% if you contribute to the plan Ability to set aside pre-tax dollars toward commuter benefits, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dep-care FSA Baringa People Fund – an opportunity for every employee to manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice outside of work Paid Parental leave of 16 weeks for primary caregivers Opportunities to grow your skills and knowledge through a range of learning courses and resources Five weeks’ annual leave, with an additional two-week recharge after five yearsDiversity and InclusionWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.An award-winning workplaceYou can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click here to see some of our recent awards and how we’ve achieved this.Using business as a force for good. We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organizations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve. We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organizations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have.Join usAll applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further.Baringa Privacy NoticesFor UK & EUYour personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. 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