Bainbridge Consulting- Director (Practice Group Leader)

Position location: Remote or Hybrid, U.S. preferred

Position type: Full-Time

Pay Scale: $95,000.00-$215,000.00 + Bonus (DOE)

How to apply: Please submit resume and cover letter

About Bainbridge

(From the industry) Bainbridge is a Forbes-ranked, Strategy Analytics & Capital Advisory firm serving industry leaders across the Fortune 1000 to the small & mid-cap private US businesses. The firm is unique as an advisory company with practices in private equity, commercial development consulting, investment banking, and asset management. The firm consistently excels beyond merely advisory and leads in execution and implementation, which has led to new practices consistently over time. This includes, more recently, technology development and an implementation team. As such, the firm represents a far longer career development pathway for traditional management and strategy consultants than the mega consulting platforms. It is a fast track to equity and asset management in the higher value added advisory roles in which the firm plays.

(From the firm) Founded out of MIT, Bainbridge has a strong technological and academic heritage that along with it’s differentiated work-product, continues to make us the choice Strategy & Analytics partner for numerous global firms. Alongside successfully serving our clients for over 30 years, we have an in-house primary-source research team, B2B data analytics function, comprehensive marketing platform and a highly successful M&A Buy Side practice, making Bainbridge a true laboratory of data, analytics & marketing-sciences driven execution. The core strategy work is complemented by advanced practices and partners conducting private equity, asset management, development and technology disruption of traditional finance and mid-cap markets.

The Team:

Bainbridge’s team includes a cadre of dynamic analysts and project managers, senior corporate executives, M&A professionals, professors/advisors from MIT, retired industry veterans, and leading corporate attorneys specializing in M&A. This team has been responsible for delivering consistent results for the past 4 decades as strategic partners to a number of the Fortune 1000 companies globally.

Our Clients:

Bainbridge’s client roster has grown to cover dozens of the worlds premiere companies, from leading technology firms including Intel, Microsoft to established titans such as Citibank, Coca-Cola, Toyota, and Abbott to name just a few. In addition, the firm has a strong client base of mid-cap companies and private equity, which have represented a strong opportunity to conduct higher value-added professional services.

About the Role:

The Consulting Director role is for a senior executive with considerable past experience in Strategy Consulting/Corporate roles, and a sharp acumen for business development and building new relationships with engagement prospects.

The ideal candidate will have an existing client roster and strong industry network, has sourced/managed large scale Consulting projects, has a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude and is prepared to bring new direction to the firm in the way of services and clients.

• Build new client relationships and develop a foundation of new client engagements, leveraging the 4 decades+ of Bainbridge brand credibility, internal marketing, business development, research and analytics support our team has to offer.

• Work with staff members on new engagements, contributing to the knowledge development and knowledge sharing practices of the firm, constantly developing new business theories, frameworks, and research methodologies while teaching and mentoring staff on new techniques.

• Lead the way on client engagements, define project requirements, and take complete ownership typically alongside a PM to execute effectively.

We are looking for people who can effectively build their own practice group within Bainbridge, leveraging the world-class brand and research capabilities, to effectively meet client needs and see engagements through to the finish line.

The Ideal Candidate:

Comfortable with ambiguity, intense challenges, and critical deadlines, the successful candidate leads, motivates, and communicates within teams to achieve the highest levels of client service. You are a trusted expert, a salesperson, project manager, networker, marketer, strategic thinker with 10+ years of experience, with the ability to manage all parts of a consulting engagement.

General Expectations:

• Executive-level Team leadership

• Client management skills

• Client sales and development skills

• History of successful assignments for Fortune 1000 clients

• Strong organization skills and finesse at handling details

• Skillful analytical ability

• Problem solving

• Ability to balance priorities and make decisions

• Excellent communication skills

• Independence - “self-manager”

• Success at implementing a vision or program

• Ethical, without reproach

• Proven ability to build working relationships

• Creative, entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual zest

Benefits and Compensation:

Alongside compensation commensurate to your experience, this is a unique opportunity to profit from the majority of one's sales. Expect aggressive bonuses based on commissions and percentages of project revenue. In addition, a generous and competitive healthcare package is offered.

Work Environment:

Bainbridge strives to create a stimulating work environment in which our professionals are challenged to reach their highest potential. Our client engagements are rigorous and intense, and demand flexibility and an entrepreneurial attitude of our members. The office reflects an atmosphere that balances intellectual rigor and tenacity with mutual support, respect and camaraderie. Bainbridge is also characterized by a non-hierarchical work environment, where all employee ideas are valued and encouraged.

Hours and Travel:

A career at Bainbridge offers a balance of both personal and professional life. Unlike other consulting firms, we strive to keep extended off-site engagements to a minimum. Bainbridge’s competitive strategy engagements typically have minimal travel requirements; most assignments require no travel. In contrast, M&A engagements require extended travel to conduct road shows, client meetings, site presentations, and negotiations with prospective buyers.

Growth Potential:

Since Bainbridge is a growth company, it offers opportunity to start new practice groups and execute on business ideas in addition to shaping and growing a company. Potential also exists to start a new office of Bainbridge both nationally and internationally within an 18-month timeframe.

Partnership:

The Director will be expected to provide partner level commitment and results. Partnership will be negotiated with new directors, based on the results they achieve and commitment to the firm.

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