Manager

Bain managers are the leaders for both the case team and the client. As a manager, you advise the client on issues—even those outside the scope of current Bain work—and maintain client relationships over an extended period. Managers have a seat and a voice at the leadership table. You'll also play a pivotal role in the office as you fulfill various leadership roles, increase your practice area expertise, intensify Bain's positive social impact, and support the career development of ACs and consultants.

Meet Managers at Bain

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Key learning at Bain

As managers, you learn to view the entire field, refine your general management skills, drive business decisions, and build the firm's assets. The learning curve is steep. Managers take responsibility for cracking the toughest problems and packaging the insights in a compelling way that convinces the client to take action. Managers accomplish this by learning to work collaboratively with multiple teams and to cultivate a talented group of people.

Our managers support the growth and sustainability of the office. As you hone your industry and functional knowledge, you help build firm assets and begin to generate business opportunities with potential clients. And you'll pass on your professional experience and knowledge by supporting ACs and consultants with their career planning. As a manager, you also play a critical leadership role in your local offices, including the coordination of training, professional standards alignment and social impact initiatives, to name a few.

Bain managers are often promoted from within the firm's pool of experienced consultants. However, some outstanding experienced professionals, who have demonstrated success within industry or consulting, may be invited to join Bain at the manager level.

Next steps

Successful managers move on to the role of principal, which puts you on the road to becoming a valued Bain partner, depending on performance.