What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant / Senior Consultant - Performance Improvement position at Tarka Talent?
• Consultant / Senior Consultant - Value Creation/ Ops Performance Improvement
• $100,000 – $150,000 base bonus
• Chicago | Hybrid working
Our client is a high-performing boutique consultancy experiencing strong growth in the US market, offering ambitious consultants a role with immediate visibility and responsibility. You’ll work closely with senior leadership across a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from high-growth ventures to established global organisations, delivering commercially focused, high-impact outcomes.
This is a business where you’re trusted early, given meaningful ownership, and encouraged to contribute beyond your core remit. You’ll gain exposure to strategic decision-making, client leadership, and business development, all within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
The Consultant / Senior Consultant will lead key project workstreams, shape strategy, and deliver results for a diverse, international client base.
Role Highlights
– Lead research, analysis, and development of strategic insights
– Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client communication
– Build and present high-quality recommendations to senior stakeholders
– Support implementation of strategies to drive measurable outcomes
– Contribute to sales activity, including proposals and client meetings
You Will Need
– 1–6 years’ experience within management consulting (ops/supply-chain experience preferred)
– Strong commercial acumen and structured problem-solving skills
– Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
– Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
– Fluency in English and willingness to travel as needed
Why You’ll Love It
– $100k–$150k base salary plus performance bonus
– Fast-track progression with early leadership exposure
– Direct access to senior executives and decision-makers
– Broad industry exposure across different business stages
– Opportunity to contribute to business development early in your career
– Global collaboration and travel opportunities
– Access to wider business areas including investments and non-profits
– Regular company off-sites in international locations
Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications, only successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000