Simon-Kucher & Partners
1 Boston Place, Suite 3301
Boston, MA 02108
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 231-4500
Overview
Introduction
Simon-Kucher & Partners is a global pricing, sales & marketing consultancy that specializes in TopLine Power®: a method of achieving transformational growth in clients’ revenue and profits. Growth is at the center of everything Simon-Kucher & Partners does. As a consulting partner, the firm harnesses its people’s specialized, state-of-the-art monetization skills to sustainably grow clients’ profitability. As an employer, Simon-Kucher & Partners invests heavily in growing its people’s skills and prov...
Company Stats
Employer Type
Private
Size
1,001-5,000 Employees
Featured Rankings
Vault Consulting 50
Major Departments/Practice Areas
Pricing
Major Office Locations
Boston, MA (US HQ)
Employment Contact
Allison Velasco- Human Resources
Firsthand Findings
Let’s keep this simple: If pricing is your thing, or seems like it could be, then Simon-Kucher is probably the firm you’ve been looking for. There is no better firm out there in the pricing field, which is why an array of top brands consistently beat a path to its door—lately via Zoom—to get help with their strategies.
Additionally, if international opportunities are your thing, or seem like they could be, then put another check down next to SKP: as the world emerges from the grip of pandemic-enforced lockdowns, the opportunity to visit the firm’s global HQ in Germany, or do a six-month rotation at an international office is coming back around.
Finally, if plentiful training opportunities and a more reasonable approach to work-life balance are y...
About the Company
Simon-Kucher & Partners is a global consulting firm specializing in strategy, marketing, pricing, and sales. The firm focuses on TopLine Power® by helping clients to boost their top line instead of cutting costs. With about 1,400 employees and offices all over the world, their practice is built on evidence-based, practical strategies for profit improvement. The firm is regarded as the world's leading pricing advisor and thought leader. In addition to pricing, Simon-Kucher works to streamline marketing and sales for clients, and assists them in developing corporate strategies. The company has conducted projects for clients in almost all countries.
Unlike cost-cutting initiatives, Simon-Kucher’s work in growing clients’ revenue and profit has no natural limits. As long as consumers, technologies, and business environ...
Employee Reviews
- “Best pricing consultancy worldwide, conducting more pricing projects than the top strategy consulting firms combined.”
- “For someone coming fresh out of school, it would be hard to find a better learning proposition in terms of a first job. You will learn a lot across a wide range of industries in a very short term and will be a much more sought-after candidate in the job market. The global aspect is also a strong benefit in terms of people starting out.”
- “Hours are reasonable, work is super interesting, you can get farther faster, and the culture is amazing. Plus, really international focused.”
- “It is consulting. you will have to work hard anywhere. But SKP makes it manageable with a great work/life balance and fun company culture. There will be responsibility for entry-level employees right away with the opportunity to move up what feels like pretty quickly.”
- “Our strongest positive is our company culture that is highly collaborative and supportive but also strongly rewards initiative. What is especially impressive is that this culture permeates across our global offices; it's not unique to one office. Consultants can also experience this firsthand by working with people in other offices, either remotely or even in person.”
Why Work Here
At Simon-Kucher & Partners, we strive to follow six core values: Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurship, Meritocracy, Impact, and Team. In short, we put our belief in doing what is right first – striving for the good of the team, and acting in the best interests of our colleagues: proactively taking on tasks, and having a genuine desire to see others succeed. We recognize that everyone has something different to offer. Employees are given a lot of responsibility quickly, and we encourage every associate, no matter their level, to come up with new ideas. Results are important, but so are people, so all voices are equal. At Simon-Kucher, we always aspire to do our best – for our clients and for each other. Check out more stories from our colleagues here!
Getting Hired Here
- “Firm is communicative with clear stages in mind. Ideal candidate is someone who is flexible and willing to learn with a good business sense and potentially an idea of what vertical they want to apply S&M strategy consulting to.”
- “Looking for individuals interested in consulting with strong business knowledge skills, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability. High interpersonal and communication skills also required.”
- “The interview process is straight-forward. First round interview is typically a 45 min interview (30 min case combined with ~15 min of behavioral questions) and the second round is a series of three 45 min case-based interviews, a short math test and a behavioral interview."
- “The interview and callback process took a little longer than I would have liked, but the same can be said of almost any other firm. The ideal candidate varies greatly in terms of education and experience between the job functions and expertise areas that SKP works in, however a commitment to integrity and high quality work, respect for their colleagues and themselves, and an articulate, analytical mind are ideal qualities.”
- “Usually a week or two for a callback; ideal candidate is someone that has an affinity for numbers and problem solving, able to think outside the box, able to draw insights from data, effective communicator, and able to work within a team.”
Practice Area Q&A’s
Andree Radloff
Partner
Simon-Kucher & Partners
Shikha Jain
Senior Director
Simon-Kucher & Partners
