Strategy & Transformation Managing Consultant - Retail

About Capgemini Invent

At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives meaningful change. That’s why we bring together diverse perspectives and expertise across strategy, design, data, AI, and technology to shape what is next for businesses. Join us to work alongside talented people and create digital services, products, and experiences that drive sustainable growth. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.

Your Role

About the Role

To strengthen our Consumer Products & Retail (CPR) team in Switzerland, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Retail Senior Manager / Director with a strong background in consulting. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving growth, managing delivery performance, and achieving financial targets. This role demands a strategic thinker with excellent account management and business development skills to enhance our client relationships and expand our market presence. The perfect fit for this role will possess a deep knowledge of digital innovation, design and transformation approaches and strong understanding of sustainable solutions in the CPR sector.

• Account Management and Business Development

  • Assume executive-level accountability for growth, delivery performance, and financial metrics.
  • Develop and implement strategic account plans and go-to-market strategies in collaboration with Account Managers and the Head of Sales.
  • Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities to drive revenue growth and expand market share specifically focused on the CPR sector.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

  Retail & Industry Expertise

  • Swiss & Global Retail Trends – Deep understanding of market shifts, consumer behavior, and competitive dynamics.
  • Omnichannel & Digital Commerce – Expertise in online-to-offline (O2O) strategies, marketplaces, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) models.
  • Retail Operations & Supply Chain – Knowledge of logistics, inventory optimization, and last-mile delivery.
  • Sustainability in Retail – ESG-driven retail models, circular economy, and responsible sourcing.

  Consulting & Strategic Problem-Solving

  • End-to-End Retail Transformation – Experience designing and executing large-scale retail transformation programs.
  • Data-Driven Strategy – Ability to translate data insights into business strategies, leveraging AI, predictive analytics, and customer segmentation.
  • Commercial Excellence – Pricing, promotions, loyalty programs, and revenue growth strategies.
  • Financial & ROI Modeling – Ability to build business cases and assess financial impact.

Your Profile

What you bring

Delivery

• Reflecting future business needs and industry evolution
• End-to-end delivery of services aligned with contractual requirements
• Develop trusted relationships with decision makers within the client organization
• Oversee the delivery of services for multiple clients in Switzerland

Your qualifications

• Academic excellency bachelor’s or master’s degree in a renowned University or University of Applied Sciences in the field of Economics
• Industry knowledge and Consulting experience 10+ years of experience in a management consulting environment with a focus on CPR industry with a track record in retail transformation. Proficient in commercial strategy with a proven record of driving profitability and growth. Demonstrates disciplined financial execution, reliable forecasting, and effective risk and opportunity management.
• Conceptual talent ability to understand and manage complex contracts. Proven ability to set and execute strategy, defining and iterating strategic offers value proposition. Passionate and strategic thinker leading from the front in managing a business consisting of multiple large, complex customers.
• Leadership skills bright and energetic leader internally with exceptional client gravitas and a hunger for winning.
• Cultural fit high reliability, team spirit and personal fit for a leading global management consulting firm (international orientation & openness to travel, integrity).
• Digital affinity very good MS office skills.
• Communication fluent in English (written and spoken); German (Zurich/Basel) or French (Lausanne/Geneva) mandatory (C1 level).

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• Be the change by supporting our clients through innovative strategy projects around digital, future-proof topics that challenge and transform the status quo;
• Enjoy an entrepreneurial freedom and a collaborative atmosphere within a large company where your opinion is valued and will have a strong impact - on our clients, society, and yourself;
• Craft your own career path through continuous learning and personal growth;
• Experience the benefits of hybrid working, offering flexibility and ensuring work-life balance, 5 weeks of vacation, employee referral bonus, company shares program and annual contribution to a fitness subscription.

Capgemini Switzerland is an equal opportunity employer. We promote equality and dignity in all aspects of recruitment and employment, and all offers of employment and promotions are made on the basis of performance, competence and ability.

Our Consumer Products and Retail (CPR) team helps brands thrive in a world of constant change. As consumer expectations evolve and digital and physical experiences converge, we enable brands to transform - enhancing convenience, sustainability, and value. We support end-to-end reinvention, from cost efficiency to omni-commerce strategies, powered by data and agile operations. Together, we help you stay ahead of trends and deliver what today’s shoppers truly value.

About Capgemini

Capgemini Invent is an integral part of Capgemini, an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2025 global revenues of €22.5 billion