Senior Consultant

Livingston International

10d•$90,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Senior Consultant delivers high-value advisory services to clients across diverse industries. The role partners closely with clients to assess global trade operations, identify compliance gaps, design process improvements, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce exposure. Consulting engagements cover customs compliance, import/export strategy, duty optimization, risk mitigation, and regulatory adherence. The Senior Consultant interfaces with all levels of client organizations, from senior executives to operational employees, and builds, maintains, and grows client relationships. The role also contributes to business development by shaping proposals, supporting sales teams, and expanding Livingston’s consulting presence in the market. The ideal candidate has deep customs and trade knowledge, translates complex regulations into actionable client strategies, and thrives in a team-driven environment. Livingston describes its environment as flexible, growth-oriented, respectful, collaborative, and supportive of continuous learning. The position is open to location. Compensation includes a stated good-faith base salary range of $90,000 to $140,000 USD, with incentive opportunities, benefits, and professional development also included in the total rewards package.

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive experience.
Five to ten years of work experience in export and/or import compliance operational management.
Industry and management consulting experience.
Trade expertise and operational experience in imports and/or exports, in both commerce and state contexts, and the ability to apply that expertise in a client’s environment.
Ability to recognize issues in a client’s situation.
Ability to build, maintain, and grow client relationships.
Self-starter with the ability to manage and deliver commitments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Organized, logical thinker.
Ability to set client expectations and remain within engagement scope.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Manage consulting client engagements in a client-facing role.
Develop engagement project and staffing plans.
Project-manage assigned engagement teams, including conducting project management reviews and preparing status reports for internal stakeholders and clients.
Interpret customs and compliance regulations and apply them to client needs.
Lead post-engagement reviews and client satisfaction surveys; document lessons learned, develop action plans, assign actions, and follow up to ensure completion.
Escalate client and project issues in a timely manner.
Support the sale of consulting engagements and promote Livingston’s customs and trade consulting services.
Develop and deliver proposals upon request from the Practice Leader.
Contribute recommendations and improvements to the development and maintenance of the Practice Methodology.
Provide special-project support by recognizing issues, identifying gaps, suggesting solutions, and implementing projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Adhere to established policies and procedures.
Assist in preparing for and participating in sales to prospective clients, including finalizing contracting documents and obtaining signatures.
Apply Global Trade Consulting (GTC) disciplines to determine the scope, sizing, pricing, proposal, and contracting of Managed Services.