Consultant

The post holder will work on projects in Germany and on an international level, in close collaboration with other consultants and the commercial team across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. This position will be a great fit for a committed, responsible and collaborative individual with an understanding and appreciation of the European sports business. They should also have a passion for strategic planning, data analysis, and its application in consulting, and a commitment to do top-class management consulting work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Support with consulting projects and client deliverables

• Collaborate with colleagues in the consulting team to jointly deliver high-quality work to our clients on various projects related to rights holders’ commercial strategies, media rights, fan development, and brands’ sponsorship planning
• Conduct independent analysis of internal and external data sets, drawing out insights and producing recommendations and strategies
• Developing and delivering compelling presentations to effectively communicate project results to clients and key stakeholders
• Lead or contribute to project teams, ensuring the successful execution of consulting engagements. Define project scopes, timelines, and deliverables. Monitor progress and manage client expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Build productive day-to-day relationships with clients

• Develop strong client relationships – we are a non-hierarchical team and believe in all consultants engaging regularly with our clients
• Become a trusted advisor and collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, and needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Continue your professional development

• Keep up to date with trends in the sports and entertainment industries
• Use Nielsen’s broad range of learning and development resources to further your commercial expertise
• Support team planning and process management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent in business administration, sports management, marketing, or related fields
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a strategy & management consultant at a top consulting firm
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Ability to think creatively, and strategically as well as apply data to problem-solve
• Microsoft Office skills, particularly Powerpoint and Excel
• A passion for sport, and an interest in the commercial business of sport
• Fluent German and English (written and spoken)

Diversity

Here at Nielsen, we believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Nielsen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people that are excited to work for us, regardless of their background - so please get in touch!

Nielsen provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to any protected characteristics under local law.

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