FMCG Strategy Consultant

Role Overview

The FMCG Strategy Consultant will serve as a high-level advisory partner to the Group Principal and leadership team. Working from a body of internal research already developed by the Group, the Consultant will assess the viability of identified FMCG opportunities, provide expert strategic recommendations, and guide the Group toward the product lines and market positions best suited to its strengths and long-term objectives.

This is a consulting engagement. However, depending on alignment and mutual interest, the role may evolve into a full-time General Manager position leading the Group's FMCG division

Key Responsibilities

Research & Opportunity Assessment

• Review and evaluate existing internal FMCG research developed by the Group
• Narrow down identified product/sector options to the most viable candidates based on market conditions, competitive dynamics, and Group capabilities
• Conduct supplementary market intelligence as required to stress-test findings

Strategic Advisory

• Provide clear, expert recommendations on which FMCG opportunities to pursue, deprioritise, or avoid
• Present structured, evidence-based analysis to the Group Principal and board members
• Advise on go-to-market strategy, product positioning, distribution channels, and competitive differentiation for recommended product lines

Feasibility & Implementation Planning

• Develop business case frameworks for shortlisted FMCG ventures including financial projections, investment requirements, and risk assessments
• Map out phased implementation roadmaps for approved product lines
• Identify key partnerships, suppliers, regulatory requirements, and operational enablers 

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the Group Principal throughout the engagement
• Liaise with relevant internal teams and external parties as needed
• Provide periodic structured updates and formal advisory reports

Deliverable Schedule

The following table outlines the key milestones and expected deliverables across the 6-month consulting engagement:

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in the FMCG sector in Nigeria or the broader West African market
• Proven track record in product strategy, market entry, or FMCG business development
• Prior experience in a consulting, business development, or senior management capacity
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen - able to cut through complexity to deliver actionable guidance
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; capable of advising at Principal/C-suite level
• A professional network within the Nigerian FMCG ecosystem (manufacturers, distributors, retailers) is a significant advantage
• MBA or equivalent advanced qualification preferred; relevant certifications in FMCG, supply chain, or consumer goods management are a plus

What We Offer

• A clearly scoped, well-resourced consulting engagement with a growing Nigerian business group
• Direct access to and collaboration with the Group Principal
• Competitive consulting remuneration, structured around deliverables and milestones
• A genuine pathway to a full-time General Manager role leading the FMCG division, subject to performance and mutual fit
• The opportunity to shape a new business vertical from the ground up

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.