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Senior Consultant, Commercial Strategy & Execution

Baringa · Springfield, IL, USA ·

Pay:
$126,000-$146,500/yr
Job type:
Full Time

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 worldwide, 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, NY
Chicago, IL

Our 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 doing

Develop and implement commercial strategies to optimize revenue growth, trade promotions, and go‑to‑market effectiveness

Lead and support client engagements in commercial planning and execution, ensuring alignment with business goals

Utilize RGM analytics to provide insights and recommendations for pricing, promotions, and product portfolio strategies

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate business strategy with IT solutions

Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation

Foster strong client relationships by understanding their needs and delivering high‑impact solutions

Work in a collaborative team environment, leveraging creativity and analytical thinking to solve complex business challenges

Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies to provide innovative and forward‑thinking strategies

Your skills and experience

At least 4+ years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, with a focus on commercial strategy and execution

Broad experience across strategy, business operations, and IT, with a deep understanding of their interdependencies

Strong expertise in Revenue Growth Management (RGM) analytics and Trade Promotion Management (TPM)

High level of curiosity and passion for helping clients build competitive advantage

Exceptional problem‑solving skills, with a high creative IQ and the ability to think outside the box

Strong collaboration and teaming abilities, with a proven track record of working in dynamic and fast‑paced environments

Ability to quickly learn new concepts and apply them in a consulting context

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What 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.

Salary range: $126,000 - $146,500

Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for employee‑only coverage. These benefits utilize comprehensive networks to offer coverage throughout the United States

Company‑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 years

Diversity and Inclusion
We 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.

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