Associate (all genders), Fashion, Sporting Goods & Luxury
Location: Munich, Frankfurt (Main), Düsseldorf & Hamburg
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
Corporate Transformation Services (CTS) as one of A&M’s core competencies advise clients in improving profitability targets and leading clients out of strategic and operational crisis situations in a sustainable manner. In the process, our short-term focus is always on restoring the financial and operational performance of the companies. As part of the CTS team, you support clients in various industries e.g. Consumer and Retail from the upper medium-sized businesses and international corporations.
A&M’s Consumer and Retail Group (CRG) helps to improve operating results, drive large-scale transformations and assist during M&A/carve-out activities. We bring a structured and disciplined approach to create and capture value. Our professionals within CRG promote the development of deep functional skills to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.
CRG engagements range from holistic cross-functional transformations, functional performance improvement, interim management and M&A assistance with a clear focus on quickly identifying high impact opportunities for EBITDA expansion and drive shareholder/company value.
How you will contribute
As Associate (all genders), Fashion, Sporting Goods & Luxury, you will take an active, hands-on role in driving transformation and performance improvement projects within the Consumer and Retail Group. Supported by our European Corporate Transformation Services team, you will:
Support the delivery of international transformation, turnaround and performance improvement projects from initial assessment to full execution, and contribute to ensure effective implementation
Work closely with client leadership/teams (CEOs, Boards, and management teams) to understand priorities and help drive company-wide efficiency enhancements
Translate strategic direction into actionable, results-oriented solutions, ensuring that recommendations are pragmatic and achievable
Contribute to measurable top- and bottom-line impact by tackling key business challenges through structured problem-solving and rigorous analytical support
Qualifications
An excellent university degree and well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Several years of relevant experience in a global top-tier consulting firm
Demonstrated exposure to transformation, M&A, Restructuring operational improvement, or performance‑driven initiatives within Fashion, Luxury, Sportswear & Athleisure, or related fields of the Consumer and Retail Industry
Goal-oriented, proactive mindset with a strong willingness to learn
Collaborative, and confident working style, combined with great communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to contribute structured thinking, research, and analysis in a fast-paced, competitive advisory environment
Comfortable working with diverse teams and in international settings, with the ability to build credibility through professionalism, reliability, and high-quality work delivery
Native or business fluent in German and English, proficiency in additional languages is highly desirable
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.
It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.
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