MBA Summer Consultant, Consumer & Retail Group

About the role

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. 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.

Established over six years ago, A&M’s Consumer & Retail Group is a vertically focused management consulting practice that continues to experience high growth. CRG was formed to disrupt the consulting industry – we are faster, more experienced, and generate more impact than traditional firms. We are a mix of top-tier consultants and operational experts that help us bring the right combination of analytical rigor overlayed with business judgement to help build practical and real solutions.

Internships are available for students pursuing an MBA degree with graduation dates between December 2027 through July of 2028.

Responsibilities

• Dive into the CRG Consultant experience in just 10 weeks, building real-world skills and a powerful consulting toolkit for long-term career success.
• Receive 1 week of onboarding bootcamp and training to develop quantitative and qualitative skills.
• Spend the bulk of the summer collaborating with CRG consulting teams on high-impact projects, while getting exposure to clients and senior leadership.
• Gain mentorship through an apprenticeship model on project teams alongside 1-on-1 coaching with a mentor throughout the summer.
• Participate in events during the summer to foster networking and engagement within CRG and greater A&M.

Desired Professional Experience

• Consulting projects or engagement in one or more of the following areas:
• Retail / Consumer Industry Experience
• Merchandising & Category Management
• Sales & Marketing effectiveness, processes, incentives
• Distribution & Logistics, Network Modeling
• Manufacturing and Contract Manufacturing
• Direct & Indirect Procurement
• SG&A cost reduction
• M&A: Divestitures/Carve-Outs and Integration
• Information Technology and Digital Improvements

Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate degree from a top university; currently pursuing an MBA
• Experience: 3–5 years in consumer/retail-related business or consulting (professional services or corporate roles with financial/operational focus preferred)
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access; strong technical acumen with comfort handling complex data
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage complex work streams and projects; build and drive the case for change
• Problem-Solving: Can independently structure problem-solving approaches and adapt quickly to shifting priorities
• Analytical Skills: Synthesize complex analyses into actionable insights with attention to detail
• Innovation: Creative in developing new tools, methodologies, and approaches
• Business Development: Experience in proposal development with strong commercial instincts and interest
• Communication: Advanced written communication skills; able to create client-ready documents and presentations with minimal direction
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to ~70% Monday–Friday

Pay

The Intern Salary is a monthly base of $14,583.33. Interns are not eligible to participate in Alvarez & Marsal’s fringe benefits programs.