Simon-Kucher & Partners Reviews
Updated 12 Oct 2019
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Dr. Georg Tacke
62 Ratings
Pros
"Most people who leave here know more about pricing strategy than your average" (in 45 reviews)
"Super work life Balance und Gehalt" (in 32 reviews)
Cons
"Work-life balance can vary depending on what sector / partner you are working with" (in 27 reviews)
"Weniger Gehalt als in anderen Beratungen" (in 12 reviews)
"Excellent"
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I worked at Simon-Kucher & Partners full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Fantastic leadership, growing company. Right balance of stimulating work that does not take over your life.
Cons
Work-life balance can vary depending on what sector / partner you are working with
Advice to Management
None
Simon-Kucher & Partners2019-08-12"Simon-Kucher London"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Simon-Kucher & Partners full-time
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Projects are more interesting than in other firms as the topics are commercial growth ones rather than cost cutting, risk management, process optimisation
Cons
The growth opportunities that were present earlier from the company being small are no longer there as the company has grown. Projects are very focused on Pricing and the clientele is often limited to companies that cannot afford MBB. Salaries are much lower.
Simon-Kucher & Partners2019-04-30- Helpful (2)
"Perfect time to join"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Simon-Kucher & Partners full-time for less than a year
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- Company has been enjoying above-market success and growth for decades, with recent years being particularly strong. This means it is on a strong growth trajectory with a bright future, creating a real optimistic buzz in the office given the constant wins - Work is fascinating and niche providing a unique opportunity to excel beyond other areas in consulting - Despite pricing focus, all the typical consulting... toolkit skills are picked up along with a strong development plan - Strategy, marketing and sales are ever-present and growing products - People are great, with a fairly flat culture and positive atmosphere - Perks are great (healthcare including dental, 6-month rotations to other offices, generous expense allowances, international training, etc)
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- The pay is good but could be better. It is more along the lines of Big4 than top consultancy firms - Bonuses are quite low but this should be changing in the future as the company continues its success
Advice to Management
Increase compensation by 10% on all lower levels to retain talent
Simon-Kucher & Partners2019-02-02 - Helpful (9)
"The Pay Sucks"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Simon-Kucher & Partners full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
You get really good at Excel and Powerpoint
Cons
The pay is ridiculous There are ZERO women in leadership positions in most offices Sexism is rife - people are unfriendly and rude Bro culture to the max
Advice to Management
Promote women, build a better culture
Simon-Kucher & Partners2019-01-28 - Helpful (3)
"Great after university to shape consulting skills"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Simon-Kucher & Partners full-time for more than 3 years
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Fantastic after university to get very good consulting base and skills. Very dynamic and smart colleagues. Very fast growth opportunities.
Cons
Very pricing focused. Some projects can be repetitive.
Simon-Kucher & Partners2017-12-12 "Uprising consultancy on the edge"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Simon-Kucher & Partners full-time
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Highly motivating environment. Great projects and good teamspirit
Cons
As projects are now heavily strategic, workload has increased as well. Non-monetary benefits behind big consultancy companies
Advice to Management
Take you first to the next level
Simon-Kucher & Partners2017-09-20- Helpful (3)
"Strong Pro's and Con's to consider"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Simon-Kucher & Partners full-time for more than a year
Pros
- Structured working methods and extensive pricing tools - High quality work
Cons
- Weak personal development plan - Apply ready made tools for clients, little problem solving for consultants
Advice to Management
Focus on enabling employees and improving existing staff, reduce staff turn over, rather than ambitious growth goals
Simon-Kucher & Partners2017-07-17 "Great company to start"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Simon-Kucher & Partners for more than 3 years
Pros
Amazing culture, early responsibilities and interesting topics
Cons
Compensation could be higher to be competitive
Advice to Management
Make salaries more competitive
Simon-Kucher & Partners2017-06-12- Helpful (1)
"Dynamic, fast-growing company with unique team spirit"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Simon-Kucher & Partners
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- Company culture: very friendly and cooperative atmosphere - Interesting projects - Continuous training opportunities - Work/Life Balance (very reasonable working hours)
Cons
- Niche positioning (although unbeatable in its field)
Simon-Kucher & Partners2017-02-27 "Good training ground"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI worked at Simon-Kucher & Partners full-time
Pros
Great people, nice office culture in London
Cons
Long hours, and pay is nowhere near the right levels for consulting
Advice to Management
Focus on increasing pay to keep good peopel
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