UK Manager - B2B Services Practice 2024

OC&C Strategy Consultans; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

OC&C Strategy Consultants is seeking a Manager for its B2B Services and Products Practice in London. The role requires managing a team, developing project deliverables, and working closely with clients to solve strategic problems. Candidates should have a strong academic background and substantial experience in consultancy, with excellent communication and analytical skills being essential.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in external strategy consultancy.
• Experience managing work streams and small teams.
• Track record of developing successful relationships at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage OC&C's project team of 3-6 consultants.
• Develop project deliverables in collaboration with the senior team.
• Build strong relationships across OC&C and with clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team management

Education

First degree from a leading school

Job description

Manager - B2B Services and Products Practice (UK)

• Manager - B2B Services and Products Practice (UK)

More Information

OC&C Strategy Consultants has the UK’s leading B2B Services and Products practice, working with clients in areas including Construction and Infrastructure, (TIC) Testing Inspection and Certification, Automotive Services, Logistics and Outsourcing

These industries are characterised by challenging strategy problems which require original thought, and we require people of the highest intellectual calibre who thrive on novel thinking. It is less important that you have deep expertise in the sectors – we can rapidly help you build that.

This role primarily involves managing the OC&C project team of 3-6 consultants. Although you will be involved in business development, your primary contribution here will be in assisting the Partners or in generating demand for repeat business through delivery excellence.

About The Candidate

Responsibilities:

• Design approach to analysis across quantitative and qualitative workstreams on strategy and transaction projects, and manage team delivery
• Develop project deliverables (presentations and reports) in collaboration with the wider senior team
• Build strong relationships across OC&C and with clients, and establish a reputation as a through leader
• Develop and coach junior team members on- and off-projects
• 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 from a leading school

Substantial experience gained partly or entirely in an external strategy consultancy environment

Experience gained within the Services industries where we specialise

Outstanding track record of achieving and exceeding objectives

Experience of managing work streams and small teams is necessary

A proven track record of developing successful relationships at senior executive to Board level

Personal Specification:

Analytical clear thinker who can recognise critical issues and dedicate attention accordingly, a highly numerate individual, who is hypothesis and issue driven

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 focusedand 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.