Kearney · 6 hours ago
Kearney Consumer Industries & Retail Principal
Syracuse-Auburn Area
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$245K/yr - $270K/yr
10+ years expKearney is a leading management consulting firm, and they are seeking a Principal within their Consumer Industries & Retail Practice. This role involves leading high-impact engagements in the Fashion & Luxury sector, driving client relationships, and mentoring junior team members.
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Responsibilities
Lead large, high-impact Fashion & Luxury engagements from problem definition through analysis, synthesis, and executive-level client communication
Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior merchandising, planning, and brand leaders at leading apparel and retail organizations
Drive work across corporate and growth strategy, merchandising and assortment strategy, apparel planning, go-to-market strategy, and enterprise transformation
Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex workstreams with autonomy and accountability
Bring deep content expertise in apparel and fashion, with a strong command of core business functions including:
Merchandising and assortment strategy
Apparel and demand planning
Product development, sourcing, and design (preferred)
Brand, franchise, and portfolio strategy
Apply this expertise across vertically integrated apparel brands, multi-brand retailers, and luxury players
Contribute thought leadership on industry trends and emerging topics across fashion, apparel, and beauty
Originate and expand client relationships, with a clear ability to drive revenue growth within existing and new accounts
Lead proposal development, participate in senior-level client pitches, and shape commercial strategy
Support the continued growth and differentiation of Kearney’s Fashion & Luxury offering within CIRP
Mentor and develop junior team members while helping build a strong, collaborative sector community
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional experience
Significant Principal-level experience in top-tier management consulting, with demonstrated market traction
Deep Fashion & Apparel expertise, particularly across merchandising, apparel planning, and core product commercialization functions
Experience working with leading apparel, footwear, retail, and/or luxury brands
A strong client network and the ability to engage senior executives as a credible industry expert
Experience supporting Fortune 500 clients through long-term engagements
A passion for leading teams, mentoring talent, and building inclusive, high-performing cultures
Exceptional consulting skills across communication, analytics, leadership presence, and problem solving
Preferred
Product development, sourcing, and design
An MBA
Willingness to travel as required (with frequent presence in New York strongly preferred)
Benefits
Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and immediate family
Gym membership discounts
Non-partner equity-based awards (for consulting managers and above)
Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
Personalized opportunities including talent mobility, flexible work programs, and externships to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals
Paid time off
401(k) match and profit sharing
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Healthcare concierge
Backup child/adult care
Annual employer HSA contribution
Home office stipend
Subsidized Gympass
Annual wellness program
Leaves of absence when needed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being
Company
Kearney
Kearney is a management consulting firm offering solutions to strategic and operational CEO agenda issues.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beth Bovis
Vice President & Partner
Christophe Firth
Partner
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