MBA Summer Consultant, Consumer & Retail Group

Overview Alvarez & Marsal | Consumer and Retail Group (CRG) Position: MBA Summer Consultant Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients/' problems and helping them reach their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment is guided by A&M/'s core values: Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity. CRG is a vertically focused management consulting practice that continues to experience high growth. We disrupt the consulting industry by being faster, more experienced, and generating more impact than traditional firms. We combine analytical rigor with business judgment to build practical, real solutions. Work we do Growth Strategy & Implementation Large Scale Transformation M&A, Carve-out and Post-Merger Integration Operations Merchandising & Assortment Optimization Interim Leadership Digital & Analytics / IT Strategy Program Management Office Channel Optimization Program Details Manager Summer Consultant Internships are available for MBA students with graduation dates between December 2026 and July 2027. We are looking for curious, driven problem-solvers with a passion for consumer and retail. You thrive on complex challenges, think in structured, data-backed ways, and adapt quickly in fast-moving environments. Qualifications & Attributes Analytical Mindset: Breaks down problems, builds hypotheses, and backs them with data. Self-Starter: Owns the work, stays resilient, and leans into the unknown. Collaborative & Persuasive: Builds trust, listens well, and influences through logic and presence. Clear Communicator: Communicates ideas calmly, confidently, and to the point. Adaptable & Creative: Learns fast, juggles priorities, and maintains a sense of humor. Bring your ideas, energy, and curiosity—we/'ll bring the opportunities. Internship Experience In just 10 weeks, interns dive into the CRG Consultant experience, building real-world skills and a powerful consulting toolkit for long-term career success. CRG Interns Receive Training: 1 week of onboarding bootcamp and training to develop quantitative and qualitative skills. Experience Client Projects: Collaborate with CRG consulting teams on high-impact projects with exposure to clients and senior leadership. Gain Mentorship: Apprenticeship model on project teams with 1-on-1 coaching with a mentor. Develop and Expand Network: Networking events within CRG and greater A&M. Desired Professional Experience Consulting projects or engagement in one or more of the following areas: Retail / Consumer Industry Experience Merchandising & Category Management Sales & Marketing effectiveness, processes, incentives Distribution & Logistics, Network Modeling Manufacturing and Contract Manufacturing Direct & Indirect Procurement SG&A cost reduction M&A: Divestitures / Carve-Outs and Integration Information Technology and Digital Improvements Qualifications Education: Undergraduate degree from a top university; currently pursuing an MBA. Experience: 3-5 years in consumer / retail-related business or consulting (professional services or corporate roles with financial / operational focus preferred). Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access; strong technical acumen with comfort handling complex data. Leadership: Ability to lead and manage complex work streams and projects; drive the case for change. Problem-Solving: Capable of independently structuring problem-solving approaches and adapting to shifting priorities. Analytical Skills: Synthesize complex analyses into actionable insights with attention to detail. Innovation: Creative in developing new tools, methodologies, and approaches. Business Development: Experience in proposal development with strong commercial instincts. Communication: Advanced written communication skills; able to create client-ready documents and presentations with minimal direction. Travel: Willingness to travel up to ~70% Monday-Friday. Intern Salary: The internship pays a monthly base of $14,583.33. Interns are not eligible to participate in Alvarez & Marsal/'s fringe benefits programs. People & Growth Who will you be working with? We are a group of entrepreneurial professionals who embody the A&M core values and deliver a tailored, scalable approach to private equity, hedge fund, and corporate clients. We reward performance, not tenure. How will you grow and be supported? A&M offers benefits to support career and personal development, including performance-based progression, robust training, global mobility, rotation opportunities, employee resource groups, and health and wellness programs. We are committed to providing training and development resources, plus networking opportunities. Note: This posting may contain standard notices. LI-DNI #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21