Job Description
Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30+ countries.
Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world's leading pricing and growth specialist.
We believe in building a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, remarkable things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.
As a Manager (Senior Manager) Software, you will work closely with clients to develop innovative strategies, tackle operational challenges, and drive sustainable business growth. You will take ownership of end-to-end consulting projects, lead small teams, and deliver high-impact solutions that make a real difference.
- Lead end-to-end consulting engagements, managing small teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes on time and within budget.
- Own the content and direction of client work, shaping impactful solutions in close collaboration with the Partner in charge.
- Facilitate and coach large client groups, enabling alignment, decision-making, and effective implementation.
- Drive value working with clients, building trusted relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and translating insights into actionable initiatives.
- Advance thought leadership in Commercial Excellence, contributing innovative perspectives across commercial strategy, marketing, sales, and pricing.
- Strengthen project acquisition efforts, securing extensions and ensuring successful project completion through strong client engagement.
- Generate and develop leads independently, partnering with senior leadership to craft compelling proposals and win new business.
- You hold a university degree in Business, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field.
- You bring four years of consulting experience, with a strong track record of delivering projects focused on topline growth and commercial excellence.
- You ideally have international project experience, enabling you to work effectively across diverse markets and client contexts.
- You offer additional professional exposure from corporates or startups, particularly within the software and tech sector, which is considered a strong advantage.
- Experience in Private Equity or Venture Capital is a valuable plus.
- You combine strong analytical and creative skills with a pragmatic, results-oriented mindset, able to prioritize effectively and deliver hands-on, impactful solutions.
- You are highly self-motivated, resilient, and remain composed and effective under pressure.
- You are ambitious, self-aware, and set high standards for yourself and others, combining assertiveness with a collaborative leadership style, strong conflict-management skills, and a warm, confident presence that fosters open, respectful teamwork.
- You are fluent in both German and English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Advance your career with exciting professional opportunities in our thriving company with a startup feel
- Add to your experience with our projects that focus on growth, have a positive impact, and truly matter
- Voice your unique ideas in a corporate culture defined by our entrepreneurial spirit, openness, and integrity
- Feel at home working with our helpful, enthusiastic colleagues who have great team spirit
- Broaden your perspective with our extensive training curriculum and learning programs (e.g. LinkedIn Learning)
- Speak your mind in our holistic feedback and development processes (e.g. 360-degree feedback)
- Satisfy your need for adventure with our opportunities to live and work abroad in one of our many international offices
- Enjoy our benefits, such as hybrid working, daycare allowance, corporate discounts, and wellbeing support (e.g. Headspace)
- Unwind in our break areas where you can help yourself to the healthy snacks and beverages provided
- See another side of your coworkers at our frequent employee events and highly anticipated World Meeting and Holiday Party