Engagement Manager

Full professional proficiency in Dutch is a requirement for this role. Dutch does not have to be your first language, as long as it is strong enough to run client work in, spoken and written. As an Engagement Manager, you own day-to-day project delivery, manage small teams and work closely with clients across pricing, commercial strategy and M&A. You turn analysis into plans a board approves and a team can run. This role is ideal for consultants who want to grow into Principal, building delivery excellence, leadership and commercial ownership along the way. You lead engagements, manage client relationships and coach interns and freelance consultants. You bring structure, analytical depth and an entrepreneurial mindset that challenges both clients and colleagues to raise the bar. Responsibilities 1. Deliver measurable client impact (70%)
• Take full ownership of end-to-end project management in pricing, commercial strategy, M&A or commercial due diligence.
• Act as a strategic sparring partner for CEOs and investors, building long-term relationships based on trust and insight.
• Ensure every deliverable answers the client’s question with evidence, ready for a board decision.
• Lead high-stakes client meetings and workshops that end in a decision. 2. Develop KooKoo Strategy’s way of working (20%)
• Identify and quantify new value creation opportunities during active engagements.
• Support firm growth by leading proposal writing, project scoping and commercial client communication.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of KooKoo Strategy’s proprietary methodologies, templates and digital toolkits. 3. Grow people and culture (10%)
• Coach and mentor interns and freelance consultants on projects, with structured, direct performance feedback.
• Contribute to firm-building activities, including recruitment, knowledge sharing and internal capability development.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that values diverse perspectives. Qualifications Hard skills
• Master’s degree in Business, Finance or a related field.
• 5 to 7 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years at a leading strategy consulting firm.
• A proven track record in commercial due diligence, value creation, pricing or M&A strategy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with highly structured verbal and written communication.
• Full professional proficiency in Dutch and English, spoken and written. Dutch is non-negotiable. Soft skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and commercial acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder management, able to influence at C-suite level.
• Collaborative team player who thrives on learning and continuous improvement. Why KooKoo Strategy
• A high-impact leadership role with full ownership of strategic engagements.
• Direct partnership with the firm’s founders and senior decision-makers at client organizations.
• A clear growth path toward Principal, with a focus on leadership and commercial development.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions directly shape the firm’s growth.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Values
• Client-first: placing client impact at the center of every decision
• Openness: encouraging diverse perspectives and challenging assumptions
• Transparency: maintaining clarity and honesty in our way of work
• Results-driven: ensuring insights lead to tangible, strategic outcomes