Bain & Company, Inc.

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

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Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll join Bain’s Global Retail Practice team, a passionate and innovative group recognized as one of Bain’s flagship practices. Our practice covers all major retail sectors, including grocery, apparel and footwear (including luxury fashion), specialty retail, restaurants and food service, and travel and leisure.

As part of this team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the globe, partners leading intellectual property (IP) initiatives, and Bain’s marketing and editorial teams. You’ll also work closely with other Practice Consultants worldwide and members of Bain’s broader Product, Practice, and Knowledge (PPK) ecosystem.

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

This full-time role supports Bain’s Retail practice globally (50%) and in the Americas (50%), with preferred location in Lisbon. Reporting to the Global/Americas Retail Practice Director, you’ll help shape Bain’s retail IP and drive thought leadership across one of Bain’s largest and fastest-growing industry sectors.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Practice Consultant, you’ll:

• Build Bain’s distinctive, provocative retail IP and points of view through research, data analysis, and expert input

• Collaborate with partners and practice leaders to develop, refine, and commercialize new products and insights

• Support marketing efforts by publishing thought pieces externally in formats such as briefs, infographics, webinars, and videos

• Actively deploy IP internally and externally, supporting affiliates, case teams, and commercialization initiatives

• Provide advisory support to client-facing teams, ensuring frontline learnings improve our content

• Support major practice meetings and summits, from agenda setting to presenting the latest IP

• Coach and mentor colleagues on the practice team, contributing to professional development and a strong team ethos

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• BA or equivalent required; MBA preferred

• 4+ years of professional experience, including 1–2 years of current or recent consulting experience at the Consultant level with a leading consulting firm

• Strong abilities in problem definition and problem solving

• Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and business modeling

• Skilled at structuring and leading research and analysis in fast-paced environments

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including PowerPoint proficiency

• Comfortable working with remote supervisors and global teams

• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across all levels at Bain and client organizations

Preferred Experience

• Retail sector exposure (consulting or industry)

• Project management experience

• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau)

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative and customer-oriented, able to work through others to drive results

• Entrepreneurial and proactive, with a “roll up your sleeves” mindset

• Bright, pragmatic problem solver with a data-driven approach

• Engaging communicator, adaptable across technical, executive, and consulting audiences

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and skilled at relationship-building

• Inspirational leader with a track record of motivating and developing colleagues

• A great teammate who brings passion and fun to the work

WHAT BAIN CAN OFFER YOU

• Develop deep retail expertise: Build and showcase thought leadership through cutting-edge IP, provocative points of view, and market-facing content.

• Broaden your skillset: Gain operational experience running the practice as a business unit, while also contributing to commercialization and branding initiatives.

• Progressive career opportunities: Clear promotion path to Practice Manager and beyond, with options to transition into capability practices or product roles.

• Work with a great team: Join a global practice with high engagement scores, collaborate with top partners and experts, and be part of a community of ~50 Practice Consultants globally.