Kurt Salmon Associates is the leading global management consulting firm specializing in a full range of solutions for the retail, consumer products and health care industries. We have 75 years of history achieving lasting improvements, delivering results for our clients and being thought leaders in the consulting industry. Our mission is to enable market-leading organizations to accelerate value creation by delivering innovative, tailored solutions based on industry insight and proven methodologies.
You’ll find that at Kurt Salmon we’re externally competitive but internally cooperative, creating a dynamic and engaging work environment named the last six years as one of the “Top 10 Consulting Firms to Work For” by Consulting magazine.
Retail and Consumer Products Practice Overview
Kurt Salmon excels in driving value for our clients. We are industry specialists who bring direct experience of global best practices developed by working with leading retail companies in all regions of the world. Our services range from strategy to operations, and include:
- Acting as strategic advisors to private equity funds in evaluating and managing major investments. We provide the financial and strategic sponsors with either buy-side or sell-side due diligence support in pending transactions.
- Working across product development and merchandising processes, focusing on maximizing design innovation, sales, margins and growth. With a focus on consumer insights and competitor analysis, we provide services in support of product lifecycle management, planning and forecasting, strategic sourcing, allocation and supply chain management.
- Developing and aligning distribution, logistics and retail floor strategies with the overall supply chain from warehouse design, automation and startup to transportation management, store operations and customer satisfaction.
- Assisting clients in the definition, selection and implementation of industry-leading technology solutions to support all aspects of their business and operations. From best-of-breed solutions through the world of enterprise application systems, we pair technology with business requirements to create optimal results for our clients.
Candidate Qualifications
- MBA or other relevant master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or other closely related field with 3–5 years of significant work experience is required
- Relevant retail or consumer products experience
- Distinctive academic performance with demonstrated leadership experience
- Keen problem-solving skills, including the ability to break down processes into logical components and construct clear logic and analysis
- Exceptional drive, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the ability to contribute in a team environment
- Energy and passion about serving clients, continual learning and personal resilience
- Multiple languages skills (especially Chinese and Spanish) are highly desirable
- Authorization to work in the United States without any legal work restrictions
Location and Travel
Consultants can be located out of one of the following offices: Atlanta, New York or San Francisco. The nature of our business requires travel to client locations. Travel time tends to fluctuate, peaking at 80 percent per week, depending on specific project and client needs.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete our online application.