Food & Beverage- Managing Business Advisor

Capgemini • Chicago, IL

4d • $98,497 - $210,000

About The Position

Capgemini is seeking a Senior Business Advisor with deep expertise in food & beverage commercialization, category strategy, and go-to-market execution. This role sits at the intersection of industry consulting, data-driven insights, and business transformation, helping leading CPG, foodservice, and retail clients translate consumer, shopper, and market signals into scalable commercial strategies that drive growth and competitive advantage. The role also supports innovation, AI-driven commercialization, and strategic client engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree (MBA or equivalent advanced degree)
• 8–15 years of experience in CPG, food & beverage, retail, or consulting environments
• Strong experience in category strategy, commercialization, or sales strategy
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to leverage data and insights for decision-making
• Experience supporting go-to-market and revenue growth initiatives
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and deliver structured, executive-level recommendations
• Food & beverage or broader CPG sector expertise
• Exposure to retail, foodservice, and/or eCommerce channels
• Experience in joint business planning (JBP) and customer strategy
• Familiarity with AI-enabled or advanced analytics-driven commercialization

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of commercialization strategies across pricing, assortment, merchandising, and activation
• Translate consumer, shopper, and category insights into actionable business recommendations
• Support end-to-end go-to-market strategies, including omnichannel and eCommerce models
• Apply category management and analytics tools to identify growth opportunities and performance drivers
• Partner with client stakeholders to define business problems, structure analyses, and deliver executive-ready insights
• Facilitate workshops and drive cross-functional collaboration across sales, marketing, and supply chain teams
• Support joint business planning (JBP) and customer strategy initiatives with retail and foodservice partners
• Assess and align solution capabilities with client needs to ensure effective fit
• Contribute to RFP responses with high-quality, compelling proposals
• Support innovation commercialization including launch strategy, assortment planning, and activation
• Leverage AI and analytics-driven solutions to optimize commercialization outcomes

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior