Strategy Consultant Sell-Side Due Diligence - Sporting Goods & Outdoor (m/f/d)

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 team of strategy consultants for a sell-side due diligence. We are seeking a project manager and two consultants with a top-tier strategy consulting background.

Key Data

Requirements

• 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, especially 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

Nice to have

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• 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

18.11.2026

Project Manager approx. 7 weeks (5 weeks main phase, 2 weeks follow-up phase in January 2027); Consultants 4 weeks main phase, Consultant 1 additionally 1 week in the follow-up phase (11.01.-22.01.2027)

Remote/On-Site: Remote with occasional on-site and travel appointments

Utilization: 100%

YOUR CHALLENGE

YOUR TALENTS

• 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 mid-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, and preparation of results for management presentations
• Delivery of an English-language report that can withstand critical buyer scrutiny
• Start: 2026-11
• Duration: 2 Monate
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Köln, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German

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