Senior Strategic Advisor - EMEA
Job description
Senior consultant role in XTEL's X-Steps business consulting department, advising CPG clients on Revenue Growth Management (RGM) and Trade Promotion Management (TPM) and translating commercial goals into platform configurations. The consultant works in a twin-stream model alongside technical Data & Solution Implementation Leads.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · EU
What you'll do
- Understand broad CPG business goals in RGM and TPM (pricing, trade terms, promotional ROI, assortment) and translate them into specific platform requirements
- Run parallel market connect sessions during project kick-offs, grounding software setup in the client's actual commercial strategy and KPIs
- Act as the internal client for the technical implementation team, challenging deployments to ensure they are pragmatic, relevant, and aligned with user needs
- Deliver hands-on training anchored in the client's own market data, building a library of client-specific "business recipes" so end-users can independently run and interpret analytical use cases
- Facilitate commercial business sprints, guiding clients from their first analytical run to full profitable revenue growth and long-term value-realization glide paths
What we're looking for
- 6+ years of relevant experience in management consulting (Tier-1/2 or boutique) or within a commercial/RGM/TPM leadership function inside the CPG industry
- Leading complex, high-value client engagements (Full Service & Strategic Partnerships), managing client C-level relationships, structuring 12–24 month value-extraction glide paths, and coaching junior team members
- Strong strategic thinker with deep domain expertise in CPG commercial analytics, pricing architecture, and trade promotion optimization (RGM & TPM)
- Proven ability to drive business transformation, manage senior stakeholder expectations, and quantify 'size of prize' opportunities
- Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing facilitation skills
Your team
X-Steps
A dedicated global Business Consulting Department that embeds business expertise directly into every client engagement alongside technical implementation teams; inspired by the StepUp methodology and focused on commercial value creation.
Benefits
- Hybrid or full remote working set-up
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive Salary Package and Bonus scheme
- A challenging role in a fast-growing AI-driven company
- A diverse and international team with strong ownership and a can-do mentality
- Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the organization's growth and development
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About XTEL
A leader in advanced, AI-driven solutions for consumer goods companies, combining cutting-edge technology, industry expertise, and data management to accelerate profitable revenue growth and value realization.
Key facts
- AI-driven solutions for consumer goods companies
- Launching X-Steps, a dedicated global Business Consulting Department
- X-Steps is inspired by the proven StepUp methodology and focuses exclusively on commercial value creation
- Bridges the gap between technical software implementations and real commercial impact for top-tier CPG clients
- Traditionally specialized in Revenue Growth Management (RGM) analytics, X-Steps is expanding to fully encompass Trade Promotion Management (TPM)
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