Strategy Consultant Sell-Side Due Diligence – Sporting Goods & Outdoor

Project overview

Introduction

For an internationally active manufacturer of sporting goods and outdoor equipment in the run-up to a planned sale, we are looking for a strategy consultant team for a sell-side due diligence. A project manager and two consultants with top-tier strategy consulting backgrounds are sought.

Responsibilities

Absolutely Required

Advantageous

• Creation of a sell-side fact book with market model, competitive analysis, and growth planning as the basis for the sales process
• Validation of the medium-term plan based on market size, segments, and growth drivers in the sporting goods and outdoor market
• Conducting market interviews with retailers, brand partners, and industry experts
• Benchmarking against relevant peers regarding profitability, pricing, and growth
• Coordination with M&A advisors and shareholders, as well as preparation of results for management presentations
• Delivery of an English-language report that can withstand critical buyer scrutiny
• Experience in a top-tier strategy consultancy (e.g., BCG, McKinsey, Bain); project manager level for project leadership
• Demonstrable sell-side due diligence or CDD experience, particularly fact books and market modeling
• Proficient in conducting interviews and benchmarking
• Leadership of small teams and direct interaction with M&A advisors and shareholders (Project Manager)
• Fluent English, both written and spoken
• Experience in the sporting goods, outdoor, or consumer goods industries
• Knowledge of transactions involving private equity
• Flexibility for short-notice on-site appointments

Project details

• Start: 11/2026
• Duration: 2 Monate
• Remote: remote
• Location: Deutschland (remote), DE
• Languages: German