Principal

Il y a 22 heures

Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgique KooKoo Strategy Temps plein
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 a Principal, you lead engagements, coach Engagement Managers and build your own client base across pricing, commercial strategy and M&A. Our clients are CEOs and the investors behind them, and every engagement ends in a plan their board approves and their teams can run. You manage multiple engagements, build senior client relationships and develop future leaders. This role suits someone with a background in both corporate strategy and top-tier consulting, ready to shape KooKoo Strategy’s next growth phase. Responsibilities 1. Deliver measurable client impact (60%)
• Lead multiple engagements in pricing, commercial strategy, M&A and commercial due diligence.
• Bring your expertise to KooKoo Strategy’s toolkit and push it forward.
• Build long-term relationships with CEOs, boards and investors, based on trust and transparency. 2. Drive business development and thought leadership (30%)
• Own a sector or service line within KooKoo Strategy and grow it.
• Build the templates and playbooks for it before you sell the first engagement.
• Build your own visibility and a point of view your sector recognises. 3. Develop people and strengthen the firm (10%)
• Mentor Engagement Managers and Consultants with regular feedback and growth support.
• Contribute to recruitment, training and firm culture. Qualifications Hard skills
• Master’s degree, MBA preferred.
• 7 to 10 years of experience, including 2 to 3 years at a top-tier strategy consulting firm and experience in a corporate strategy or transformation role.
• A proven track record in commercial due diligence, value creation, pricing or M&A strategy.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn evidence into decisions.
• Full professional proficiency in Dutch and English, spoken and written. Dutch is non-negotiable. Soft skills
• Entrepreneurial and outcome-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership grounded in empathy, structure and accountability.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. Why KooKoo Strategy
• A senior role with room to build your own sector or service line inside the firm.
• Growth and reward based on results, not years in the seat.
• Direct partnership with the founders in shaping KooKoo Strategy’s next growth phase.
• Work that drives decisions at CEO and board level, not slide decks. Our 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