Associate Consultant - Ecosystem Strategy

Why Spur Reply

At Spur Reply, our mission is to turn every interaction our clients have into a go-to-market advantage. We are a consultancy whose objective is to drive results that matter. As the leading authority on go-to-market solutions, we act as an extension of our client teams, providing the support, tools, and strategies to achieve important outcomes. If you tackle challenges with unmatched persistence and believe learning is critical to ongoing growth, we want you on our team.

Moreover, we focus on delighting our clients and creating the absolute best workplace for every person in the firm. We are a group of passionate, smart, and experienced consultants who strive to be their best selves every day and focus on driving value for our clients. Our size allows us to be large enough to scale but small enough to create a personalized journey and offer meaningful support as our consultants grow. The firm’s culture, which is built on teaming and teaching, empowers our professionals to support each other in their career development.

Our focus on our people is evident in the compelling benefits we offer

• Hybrid and remote work options with a competitive salary and Total rewards package
• Premium paid by company - 90% Health, 100% Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
• Opportunity to participate in 401k with up to 4% company match
• Generous paid vacation
• Optional cell phone monthly plan
• Monthly company lunches, company parties, and fully stocked kitchens
• A world-class community experience with our Employee Resource Groups
  
  

About The Role & What You'll Do

As an Associate Consultant in the Ecosystem Strategy team, you will be responsible for leading project management for client engagements and supporting deliverable creation, including conducting competitive research, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and creating presentations to summarize client recommendations. You will receive on-the-job coaching and mentoring to help you learn the basics of business consulting and ecosystem strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality drafts of communication from emails to executive presentations
• Lead project management for client engagements, including project plan creation and ownership, and action and status tracking
• Manage meetings, including coordinating and scheduling client meetings, preparing agendas and content, and documenting actions and decisions
• Conduct research to support client recommendations
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data, summarizing key themes to inform findings and recommendations
• Work independently or closely with clients and team members to drive project progress
• Provide other project support as requested by engagement manager
  
  

Minimum Requirements

What you'll need (Requirements)

• A Bachelor’s degree with solid academic achievement and/or significant relevant work experience
• Experience with Microsoft suite of productivity tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Quantitative skills and general problem-solving skills for business problems
• Good business acumen and awareness of business trends
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework and/or internships in business administration, finance, economics, marketing, systems, or communications
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills
• Passion and an ability to learn independently, quickly, and resourcefully
• Desire to work hard and progress rapidly in the consulting profession
• High degree of ambition, flexibility, and creativity
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn from mentors and peers
• Motivation to learn new concepts and start tasks with limited guidance
• Logic-based decision-making, carefully taking context into account
  
  

Additional Information

Spur Reply (Formerly The Spur Group) is a consulting firm based in Bellevue, WA. In our hybrid working environment, our general working hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday. While we strive for work/life harmony, client work may extend beyond these hours and may require flexibility in work arrangements.

The base compensation range for this full-time position is between $50,000-$68,000 plus benefits. Compensation decisions are supported through market data, where regional variances may exist based on cost of labor. We also take into consideration prior experience, relevant skills, education and/or training, certifications, and, as applicable, other required qualifications. If you have questions regarding compensation, a Talent Acquisition Partner can provide relevant details during the interview process.

Spur Reply is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Spur Reply is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you need assistance and reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, email us at hr.support.us@reply.com. Visit our website to learn more about our open roles.

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