Manager - IFS - Business Development - Consumer Markets Industry

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Specialism

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

We are looking for a Business Development Manager – Consumer Markets Industry to support the growth agenda across Consumer Market sectors. This role works closely with Industry Leaders, Account Teams, and Markets Teams to drive strategic planning, pipeline development, and client engagement initiatives.

You will play a critical role in translating industry strategy into actionable growth plans, supporting priority accounts, strengthening market positioning, and enabling high‑quality pursuit and proposal execution across the Consumer Markets portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

Support Consumer Markets industry strategy, planning, and execution

Manage and track sales pipeline, pursuits, and performance metrics

Support priority accounts with account planning, insights, and opportunity tracking

Coordinate proposals and pitches, ensuring quality, compliance, and strong client positioning

Provide market intelligence, client insights, and competitor analysis

Collaborate with Markets Central on campaigns, events, and thought leadership

Qualification :

6–10 years’ experience in business development, markets, or strategy (professional services preferred)

Strong understanding and interest of Consumer Markets ( e.g. retail, consumer goods, agriculture etc. )

Proven experience in pipeline management, reporting, and proposal support

Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills

Highly organized self‑starter, comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment

Strong numerical aptitude with high attention to detail, particularly around financials

Proactive leader with the ability to drive own work and guide a small team

Strong command of English, both written and verbal

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Case Development, Business Development, Business Expansion, Business Partnering, Business Presentations, Business Requirements Analysis, Client Management, Client Prospecting, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compensation Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Creativity, CRM Software, Customer Acquisition, Digital Business Development, Distribution Channel Performance, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Executive Negotiation {+ 35 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date