Growth Strategy Manager needed at Accenture

Introduction:

• As a manager, you will be joining Accenture’s Corporate Strategy & Growth team where you will work side-by-side with management and the C-Suite at some of our biggest clients across multiple industries to find their next growth frontier in the age of AI.
• Identify and shape new growth opportunities to enhance existing and generate new revenue streams – defining where to play and what to offer
• Design and launch new businesses, products, services, and experiences that capture the business opportunities – shaping how to win and accelerating commercial results
• Drive pricing and profit optimization to create fuel for growth
• Refresh corporate strategies and realign the organization to cascade strategy and measure success – accelerate, amplify and sustain growth

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage strategic projects from ideation through execution
• Own the sales process end-to-end, from identifying opportunities to closing deals
• Manage and mentor teams on the ground, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Develop and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Manage market and primary research and analysis to define insights that inform strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with clients to identify, shape and size growth opportunities and develop holistically designed solutions, connecting the front-end proposition to the back-end enablement
• Develop business models, define the value drivers and create financial projections to support initiatives
• Define and facilitate workshops and presentations for senior executives and stakeholders
• Structure traditional consulting commercial constructs and shape new innovative commercial deals and partnerships
• Grow the business and team through sales, team development, and recruiting efforts
• Help build and nurture a culture of value and entrepreneurship within the Corporate Strategy & Growth team and broader Accenture consulting networks

Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation abilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in value architecture, financial modeling, and data analysis
• Experience with strategy development and execution
• Leadership and people management skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal teams

Must Have Experience:

• Minimum of 6+ years of strategy consulting experience
• Demonstrated success in managing client engagements and delivering results
• Experience leading projects and managing teams
• Proven ability to own the sales process end-to-end
• Experience working with senior management and C-Suite executives
• Designing and launching new businesses, products, services, and experiences
• Background in corporate strategy, growth strategy, business development, or a related field
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred

Good to Have:

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience in launching something new
• Business design and architecture skills
• Design thinking experience

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred