Manager - Retail, Leisure & Tourism Practice (UK)

OC&C Strategy Consultants
London
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We have the pre-eminent strategy consulting team in Retail, Leisure & Tourism (RLT), growing rapidly and winning with our distinctive points of view on key topics. We work with leading RLT players both in the UK and abroad on the most important strategy questions they face. Our team regularly collaborates internationally and works closely with our analytics team for our corporate, investor and financing clients.

Responsibilities

About The Candidate

  • Direct, manage the analysis, design, proposal, implementation and ongoing delivery of consulting projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and customer results
  • Lead OC&C project teams (typically 3-6 people on a project), including assisting team members to develop consulting skills
  • Assist in client pitches and help with developing client relationships
  • Rapidly gain acceptance within the company and clients as a very strong, professional manager who can provide clear thought leadership
  • Translate strategy and business needs into deliverable designs
  • Support sector team efforts to reinforce OC&C's position as leaders in strategy consultancy in our chosen areas

Qualifications

  • Strong academics: Excellent first degree, preferably with an MBA from a leading school Substantial experience gained partly or entirely in an external strategy consultancy environment
  • Experience gained within the RLT industries where we specialise
  • Outstanding track record of achieving and exceeding objectives
  • Experience of managing work streams and small teams is necessary
  • Excellent leadership qualities
  • A proven track record of developing successful relationships at senior executive to Board level

Personal Specification

  • Analytical, commercially aware, clear thinker who can recognise critical issues and dedicate attention accordingly
  • A highly numerate individual, who is hypothesis and issue driven, and possesses a true appreciation for rigour
  • Very strong communication skills required for internal and external communication
  • Straightforward, focused attitude. A pragmatic, enthusiastic and structured do-er, with an ability to create and maintain pace whiles ensuring that energies are well focused and channelled
  • High business ethics: honesty, respect for the individual and culturally unbiased
  • Credible at Board level with the ability to relate well to clients and colleagues

At OC&C we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture in which people of all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage applications from all, regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, transgender status, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, and socioeconomic background. We also have a number of staff network groups which actively support the inclusion of all of our colleagues in the firm.

About The Company

OC&C is a global strategy consulting firm with 14 offices around the world. We work for senior executives, providing solutions to some of the most exciting strategic problems in consulting today. We work in all industries, specialising in Retail, Consumer Goods, Media, B2B and B2C Services, Technology and Private Equity.
Posted 2025-12-21

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