Posting Job Title:  Consultant (North America) 
Category:  Consultant
Posting Location:  Boston, MA, USA
San Mateo, CA, USA
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Chicago, IL, USA
Evanston, IL, USA
Los Angeles, CA, USA
New York, NY, USA
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Princeton, NJ, USA
 
Job Description:  ZS Associates is a global management consulting firm specializing in sales and marketing strategy, operations and execution. ZS is recognized for its expertise in go-to-market and sales force strategies and its downstream implementation capabilities. ZS helps companies achieve sales success by delivering both issue-specific solutions and large-scale business transformations.

With 15 offices and more than 900 people worldwide, we have concentrated our resources on creating competitive advantage in sales and marketing for our clients in selected industries. Our focus has enabled us to develop an unmatched depth of knowledge and base of experience. ZS also has a unique working environment. Our work is challenging, intense and highly quantitative, yet our interactions are direct and informal.

Consultants work together with Managers and Principals to deliver sales and marketing projects to clients, and thus quickly gain exposure, knowledge and experience. As Consultants advance in their career, they may choose to specialize in a particular industry, practice area and/or client relationship.

As a Consultant, you will:

• Coordinate aspects of projects and client relationships
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, strengthening analytic and project management skills
• Provide thought leadership and innovation within projects and practice areas
• Participate in business and strategy development

ZS project teams are usually composed of two to four people drawn from different levels of the firm. Working with small teams on major consulting assignments encourages a close working relationship with ZS Consultants, Managers, Principals and clients. The exposure to clients encourages an understanding of the critical questions facing sales and marketing executives.

ZS provides organized training, which continues as on-the-job learning. Upon joining, a New Employee Orientation provides information on basic tools, resources and key ZS practice areas. In addition, several training sessions are offered each month, ranging from broad business topics to specific technical instruction. A Professional Development Manager will provide career guidance, and project performance evaluation will help identify areas for innovation and growth. As analytic and technical skills grow, so do project management opportunities.
 
Qualifications: Consultants have an MBA or PhD in Marketing, Economics, Decision Sciences, or related fields with a business application. Most of our Consultants possess undergraduate and often graduate degrees with significant analytical or quantitative coursework, as well as 3-5 years of prior work experience. In addition, we seek individuals with the following:

• Detail orientation
• Analytical problem solving skills
• Self-motivation
• Organization & planning skills
• Communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Leadership experience
• Personal initiative

For candidates interested in positions in North America, we prefer citizens or candidates with independent permanent work authorization in the country of intended employment, but foreign applicants of extraordinary ability will be considered.  

To apply, submit your application materials and complete our online assessment at http://www.zsassociates.apply2jobs.com/.