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Strategy Consultant, Product Strategy, Metal Industry (m/f/d)

Key facts

Start
10/2026
Duration
6 months
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Cologne
Workload
100 %
Contract type
Freelance · Consulting

Project description

A medium-sized enterprise in the metal manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced strategy consultant or senior consultant to develop a long-term corporate strategy through 2035.

Responsibilities

  • Development of a long-term corporate strategy with a target horizon of 2035
  • Definition of strategic positioning: which products are to be used in which industries and geographies to generate which revenues by 2035
  • Analysis of market, technology, and industry trends driving future market development
  • Assessment of growth potential in existing and new target markets (industries and regions)
  • Derivation of a consistent market and sales strategy based on the overarching corporate strategy
  • Identification of strategic directions (organic growth, new market segments, portfolio expansion)
  • Development of a roadmap with prioritized milestones through 2035
  • Close collaboration with management, sales, and product management
  • Preparation and presentation of the strategy to top management

Requirements

Must-have

These criteria are required for the project.

  • Several years of experience at a strategy consulting firm (top-tier strategy consulting firm)
  • Proven experience in executing and supporting strategy processes
  • Basic understanding of metal production and/or the metalworking industry
  • Experience in developing long-term growth and market strategies
  • Proficiency in trend and market analysis as well as scenario planning techniques
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills at the top-management level

Nice-to-have

Not required, but a plus for your application.

  • Experience with international market entry strategies
  • Knowledge of common strategic frameworks (e.g., scenario planning, portfolio analysis)
  • Experience collaborating with sales and product management teams in manufacturing companies
  • Fluency in German and English

Skills

  • Strategieberatung
  • Unternehmensstrategie
  • Marktanalyse
  • Szenarioplanung
  • Metallindustrie

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