Spur Reply, part of the Reply Network, is a leader in Go-to-market consulting. Our mission is to turn every interaction our clients have into a go-to-market advantage. Our 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.
As a Consultant on the Strategic Operations team, you are curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning while leading by example and taking pride in delivering high-quality work. You thrive in fast-paced environments, navigate ambiguity effectively, and know when to work independently or seek support to drive projects to completion. You are a strategic thinker and strong communicator who can make logical decisions, take initiative, and execute both big-picture and tactical priorities successfully.
Responsibilities
- Work independently or closely with the client and team members to accomplish tasks
- Take ownership of client deliverables and workstreams, ensuring projects are executed from start to finish with strong attention to detail
- Develop project management deliverables and drive related activities, including planning, tracking, and reporting on progress to ensure timely completion
- Possess effective communication skills to develop final drafts of communications for executive-facing materials, present in client meetings, draft client correspondences, and prepare writing on complex topics
- Demonstrate strategic thinking skills, readily sharing and implementing innovative ideas and recommendations into support execution for client initiatives
- Present findings, conclusions, and recommendations to peers, managers, and clients, both in meetings and through written communications
- Prioritize competing tasks, proactively ask clarifying questions or for support when needed, and drive progress forward when direction is ambiguous
- Leverage strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across the organization and client environments while collaborating with team members to share best practices, foster connection, and support growth and development
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or economics, or equivalent degree
- 3 years of professional experience required (consulting and/or project management experience a plus)
- Preference for client-facing professional services experience
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Suite of productivity tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, CoPilot)
- Power BI, Tableau, HubSpot, QuickBase, SharePoint, OneNote experience is a plus
- Good business acumen and awareness of business trends, including AI and automation
- Positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn from mentors and peers
About Reply
Reply specializes in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialized companies supporting global industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services.
The base compensation range for this full-time position is between $67,000 - $97,000 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, the talent acquisition team can provide relevant details during the interview process.
Reply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you need assistance and reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, email us at [email protected]. Visit our website at www.reply.com to learn more about our open roles.
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