Senior Consultant, ​Chemicals, Materials & Nutrition

About the Practice Area: Chemicals, Materials & Nutrition (CMN)

The Chemicals, Materials & Nutrition industry supports a wide range of sectors, including automotive, electronics and consumer goods. Driven by sustainability, digitalisation, supply chain changes and evolving market needs, the industry is undergoing significant transformation. Frost & Sullivan partners with companies to identify growth opportunities and shape future product portfolios and business strategies.

About the Role

As a Senior Consultant, you will lead client engagements, manage project teams and deliver research-driven strategies and actionable recommendations. You will work closely with clients and key stakeholders to solve business challenges, strengthen relationships, support business development and contribute to thought leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Strategic Analysis

• Lead qualitative and quantitative research and consulting engagements.
• Develop analytical frameworks, identify root causes and recommend practical solutions.
• Translate research findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Apply consulting methodologies, including Growth Pipeline Dialog frameworks.

Project & Team Management

• Plan projects, manage resources, timelines and deliverables.
• Guide, mentor and review the work of consultants and associates.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks and ensure delivery quality.
• Present findings to clients and represent Frost & Sullivan at industry events.

Client Management & Business Development

• Build trusted client relationships and understand business needs.
• Present recommendations and align stakeholders on proposed solutions.
• Develop tailored proposals, methodologies and project approaches.
• Support commercial discussions and convert business opportunities.

Practice Development & Thought Leadership

• Identify opportunities to improve consulting services and delivery.
• Collaborate with marketing and business leaders on thought leadership.
• Contribute to practice growth, client engagement and market positioning.

Required Competencies

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Technology or a related field. A postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Experience: 7–8 years in consulting, research, analysis or advisory services.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the chemicals industry, market dynamics and competitive landscape.
• Research & Analysis: Strong research, problem-solving and report-writing skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Client Management: Experience building client relationships, understanding business needs and supporting business development.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal English, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Leadership: Ability to manage projects, mentor team members, collaborate effectively and present recommendations confidently.

What will make you succeed at Frost & Sullivan?..

• Be curious, entrepreneurial and open to new ideas.
• Be committed to customer success.
• Take ownership and work independently.
• Communicate clearly and influence others.
• Think analytically and strategically.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and disruptive technologies.
• Be well-organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Maintain high-quality standards and understand how their work contributes to business goals.

Benefits

• A friendly work environment with an ‘open door’ policy
• A strong career path with growth opportunities.
• Be part of a global team that strives for excellence, and fosters an Olympic spirit
• Feed your intellectual curiosity by collaborating across all levels of the company across the globe
• Global Recognition - President’s Club & Chairman’s Club Awards
• Continuous learning and coaching
• Flexible work policy

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Transformational Growth Journey Company, has spent more than 65 years partnering with clients to develop transformational growth strategies by focusing on innovation and growth opportunities driven by disruptive technologies, mega trends, emerging markets and new business models. Today, more than ever before, companies must innovate, not only to survive, but thrive in the future. Our Growth Pipeline Management (GPM) system supports clients by identifying and evaluating new growth opportunities and serves as the foundation for continuous growth. This is your opportunity to be part of a revolutionary global team that truly inspires positive global changes by innovating to zero. Learn more about Frost & Sullivan at

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