Strategy Consultant

CORESIGHT RESEARCH:
Coresight Research is the leading research and advisory boutique firm serving clients at the intersection of retail and technology. We provide the world’s largest and fastest-growing retailers, consumer brands, technology companies, consulting firms, and investors with insights, data, and advice to anticipate change and profit from the disruption reshaping the global retail landscape. We have offices in New York, Portland, London, Tel Aviv, Hong Kong, Mangalore, and Lagos.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Strategy Consultant (SC) role works as a member of Coresight’s Advisory Group, an international strategy consulting team, to identify, plan, and implement solutions for our client’s most complex and critical challenges.  This role is similar to a starting position at a top tier management consulting firm with a few distinctive differences.  First, SCs work directly with executive level clients both at the world's largest retailers, consumer brands, and tech titans as well as the fastest growing technology start-ups.  Second, SCs engage immediately in international work in all regions of the globe with a special focus on market entry.  Third, SCs focus heavily on leading edge innovation work leveraging Coresight's unparalleled innovation research – many top consulting and investment firms are Coresight clients.  The SC may be located near Coresight’s New York City headquarters or remotely within North American time zones. 

• Structure complex problems

• Analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data

• Apply Coresight strategic planning tools and frameworks

• Develop and communicate clear client action steps and establish trust with clients

• Manage project plans and organize client deliverables

• Participate in industry events, build a network, and establish oneself as an expert in a relevant field

REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum of a BA/BS with a strong academic record
• 4+ years of client facing consulting experience with McKinsey, BCG, or Bain
• High attention to detail while maintaining a rapid work pace
• Robust internet research and analysis abilities
• Capability to drive an independent workstream in the context of a broader team project
• Strong work ethic and high level of personal accountability
• Solid quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English
• Proficient in office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Passion for game changing disruptive innovation
• Keen interest in retail, consumer brands, and technology
• Deep curiosity for international travel, cultures, and languages
• Comfort working directly with top executives on their critical issues
• Desire to lead the way in using professional services related AI tools