Senior Consultant: Brand and Innovation

At Vivaldi, we’re working to build the next generation of businesses and brands together. More than a traditional strategy consultancy, Vivaldi believes in unlocking growth and going beyond consulting to make strategy actionable. Leading with passion and empathy we create paths to grow not only for our clients but also for our talent around the world. With offices globally, our client portfolio ranges from the world’s most successful brands to medium-sized hidden champions in the B2B and B2C sectors. Choose a career at Vivaldi and enjoy an innovative, entrepreneurial environment where challenging and interesting work is part of daily life. Job Description: Lead research and analytic support on marketing, branding and strategic analyses (e.g. market sizing, competitive analysis, ethnographic research & analyses, brand valuation analysis, best practices and benchmarking) Summarize research streams into clear, relevant results & recommendations and interpret/communicate findings Support in the management of day-to-day client and team meetings and project workflow, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality work Independently develop basic business cases & models, preparing & facilitating qualitative research, and conducting workshops with clients Managing consultants and work closely with engagement managers and partners Think creatively, and be comfortable working in cross-functional teams Prepare & present client presentations through excellent written & verbal communication skills Contribute to intellectual capital through knowledge sharing and business development efforts Support new business development efforts through company research, article searches and outbound marketing campaigns Grow firm through participation in internal firm-building activities (e.g. recruiting, public relations, website enhancement, marketing campaigns and special events) Candidate Profile: MBA or Master’s degree from a top-tier program with 2 - 4 years of work experience, Or 4 - 7 years of experience and a BA or BS Strong professional track record should include at least 3 years of management consulting experience and/or 2-4 years within an innovation consultancy or brand consultancy Able to see through the data to create a unique perspective and articulate it in a compelling manner Self-starter with a pioneering spirit; resourceful and able to take ownership quickly and reliably Problem-solver with strong client/executive relationship management abilities Team player, fun to work with, and possesses a sincere interest in brand and innovation Interested in working at a fast-paced, intellectually challenging, growing company that is content-driven Able to apply creative thinking to client issues and to analyze/model quantitative research data Experience managing and mentoring junior resources Industry knowledge and experience are highly valued in one/more of the following: consumer goods, food & beverage, financial services, automotive, healthcare, or technology Ability to structure and build Excel-based models for business cases, brand and business analyses; knowledge of macros, pivot tables and statistical tools a strong plus Ability to speak foreign languages also a plus Ability to be in-person at our Flatiron office 3 - 4 days a week The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 per year, which is determined by a number of factors including prior experience, education, skills, and geographic location. In addition to our base compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including performance based bonuses to full-time employees. Why Vivaldi We offer you a learning environment to grow and build your career. You will work with our international project teams to help businesses, brands and people find untapped potential and smart solutions to create sustainable future growth. We cultivate a space for you to grow beyond yourself – carving out new learning opportunities you uncover and owning personal initiatives. Does that sound like a growing opportunity to you? Become a Vivaldi family member.