Manager, Value Creation

Stax - a global strategy consulting firm

. Serve as the primary engagement manager, owning scope, timelines, budgets, and client relationships across Value Creation engagements .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $190,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client engagements, focusing on revenue growth and pricing optimization while developing actionable financial models and strategic roadmaps. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor talent, and effectively communicate insights to executive stakeholders.

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Engagement ManagementFinancial ModelingRevenue Growth StrategyTeam LeadershipClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingRevenue Growth StrategyPricing OptimizationSales EffectivenessCommercial StrategyStructured Problem-SolvingAnalytical CapabilitiesProposal DevelopmentGo-To-Market StrategyOperational Performance Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsIntellectual CuriosityHigh InitiativeMentoring

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Value CreationPrivate EquityC-Suite EngagementConsultingBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary engagement manager, owning scope, timelines, budgets, and client relationships across Value Creation engagements
Lead workstreams focused on revenue growth, pricing optimization, sales effectiveness, and commercial strategy
Diagnose performance gaps and identify value creation levers across customer segmentation, pricing, sales operations, and go-to-market models
Develop actionable roadmaps with clear financial impact and implementation milestones
Partner directly with portfolio company executives to drive alignment and support execution
Build and review financial models to quantify revenue and EBITDA impact
Structure and review client deliverables articulating insights, recommendations, and measurable outcomes
Present findings and implementation plans to private equity sponsors and portfolio company leadership
Oversee scaled primary research, including phone interviews and web surveys
Manage and mentor Senior Consultants and Consultants
Support proposal development and business development activities, including scoping new engagements
Contribute to Value Creation practice growth, capability building, and new offering development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
Typically 5–8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, value creation, commercial excellence, pricing, or growth strategy roles
Experience working directly with private equity portfolio companies or corporate growth initiatives
Demonstrated experience owning and leading full engagements or major workstreams focused on revenue growth, pricing, go-to-market, or operational performance improvement
Strong financial modeling skills, with the ability to quantify revenue and EBITDA impact
Excellent structured problem-solving and analytical capabilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentation experience
Advanced PowerPoint and Excel proficiency required
Experience managing teams and developing junior talent
High initiative, intellectual curiosity, and strong collaboration skills
Preferred: Experience working directly with private equity sponsors and portfolio company C-suite executives
Preferred: Prior consulting or professional services background
Preferred: Experience contributing to business development or proposal efforts
Must be able to attend in person three days per week at a firm office or client site
Must have the right to work in the United States or otherwise address visa sponsorship requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Target annual bonus
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Expanded family planning benefits
401(k) plan with company contributions regardless of your own contributions
Open vacation policy
Life and disability insurance
Generous parental leave
Pre-tax transit benefits
Mobile phone stipend
Wellness reimbursement
Charitable gift matching