IMP

Hidden Champion in the categoryDisruption

4 Offices
38 Employees
Seit 2011
  1. 2018
  2. 2020/21
  3. 2022/23
  4. 2024/25
  5. 2026/27

Home of the Open Approach.

With a clear focus, IMP Open Strategy Consulting positions itself among the top consulting firms:

IMP is a leading force in the fields of future, strategy, new business and (foresight, strategy and innovation eco) systems!

IMP stands in the tradition of open strategy and innovation work. With an innovative consulting approach (IMP Open Strategy Consulting) and effective management tools (IMP Trendradar, IMP Nightmare Competitor Challenge, IMP Competence Arena, IMP Kill-the-Concept, IMP Columbus, IMP Solutionator and others), IMP is an internationally recognized thought leader and method leader in the consulting market.

Open strategy and innovation work thrives on the expertise that flows into the solutions. This is where IMP makes the difference: through the IMP Expert Community with 1,700+ selected experts, IMP creates unique access to knowledge and application experience worldwide. In addition, 85+ experienced Senior Advisors are available for assignments within the IMP project teams.

IMP stands for unique solutions, speed of implementation and, above all, mobilising the organisation in line with the (new) strategy. With this comprehensive service promise, we create measurable added value for our customers and clearly set ourselves apart from the competition.

Function

  • Business Development
  • Business Resilience
  • Digital Transformation
  • Disruption
  • Innovation & Growth
  • Strategy
  • Strategy implementation
  • 4Offices
  • 38Employees
  • 2011Established

Your entry opportunities

You can join IMP in various ways – depending on where you are in your professional life. We continuously offer exciting entry opportunities. Interested? Then see what suits you best.

Starting as an intern

We are always looking for motivated interns. Have you already earned your bachelor’s degree and would like to gain insight into the day-to-day work of a consultant? Then apply for an internship at IMP!

Perhaps you have already gained some initial experience in industry or even in management consulting?

Then we look forward to receiving your application for an internship of at least 16 weeks, during which you can experience IMP Open Strategy Consulting—and thus open strategy and innovation work—up close.

As a full member of the team, you will support us in conducting analyses and research, evaluating customer interviews and surveys, and facilitating customer workshops. We are convinced that you will quickly make a valuable contribution, which is why we offer attractive remuneration and additional benefits.

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Have you successfully completed your master’s degree and want to get started as a strategy consultant? Then apply to be a junior consultant at IMP!

You are enthusiastic about business model development and innovation topics, are highly motivated to learn and perform, and are characterized by your quick comprehension and structured approach to work. Together with experienced colleagues, you will drive customer projects forward from the outset and ensure project success through your reliable and meticulous work ethic. As a junior consultant, you will assist in conducting workshops, conduct independent research and analysis, and evaluate (client) interviews and surveys. You will prepare your findings for decision-making. Over time, you will take on more and more responsibility for work packages and continue to expand your methodological skills.

Your further development is important to us, which is why we offer you ongoing training opportunities on various topics and methods. In addition to attractive remuneration, you will also receive a wide range of benefits.

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Have you successfully completed your MBA or PhD and want to get started as a strategy consultant? Then apply to become a (senior) consultant at IMP!

You are enthusiastic about business model development and innovation topics, are highly motivated to learn and perform, and are characterized by your quick comprehension and structured approach to work. If you also have three to five years of professional experience in strategy consulting or a comparable position in industry, you can join us directly as a (senior) consultant. Together with experienced colleagues, you will drive customer projects forward from the outset and ensure the success of the project through your reliable and meticulous approach to work. As a consultant, you will assist with the preparation, follow-up, and implementation of workshops, conduct independent research and analysis, and carry out (customer) interviews and surveys, which you will then evaluate. You will prepare your findings for decision-making. You will also work closely with the client and external experts. Over time, you will take on more and more responsibility for sub-project tasks and continue to expand your methodological skills. As a senior consultant, you will take on responsibility for (sub-)project management, be the direct contact person for the client, and assume leadership responsibility for consultants.

Your further development is important to us, which is why we offer you ongoing training opportunities on various topics and methods, as well as collegial case consultation. In addition to attractive remuneration, you will also receive a variety of benefits.

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Do you already have several years of professional experience, would like to expand your skills and competencies and develop yourself personally and professionally? Then get in touch with us. Together, we will look at how you can best contribute your expertise and have a positive impact on the future viability and innovation performance of our customers.

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Our recruiting process

Application

You can apply to us all year round by sending us your complete application documents.

Your complete application:

  • CV
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (max. two pages)
  • Copies of all relevant certificates (training, internship and/or job references

Selection process

If your application impresses us, we will invite you to an introductory telephone interview. This will give us an initial impression of each other.

We will then invite you to our office for a further interview. During the interview, you will have the opportunity to impress us with your analytical and conceptual thinking skills and problem-solving abilities by giving a presentation you have prepared in advance and presenting a case study.

If your application impresses us, we will invite you to an introductory telephone interview. This will give us an initial impression of each other.

We will then invite you to our office for a face-to-face interview. During the interview, you will also have the opportunity to impress us with your analytical and conceptual thinking skills and problem-solving abilities by giving a presentation you have prepared in advance and presenting a case study. If the second interview is successful, you will then have a final interview with one of our managing partners for direct entry.

Decision

Shortly after your interviews, our Senior People Manager will inform you of our decision. You will discuss your start at IMP with her and clarify any questions you may still have.

What do our consultants say?

IMP

Oliver Espig | Project Manager

From strategy & business model consulting to startups & venture capital and back

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IMP

Jonah Schnütgen | Senior Consultant

Sometimes the most exciting paths don't lead straight ahead

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IMP

Sebastian Lissek | Senior Consultant

Strategy consulting after all!

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FAQs about applying and joining us

Unlike traditional (strategy) consulting, you are not on site at the client’s premises from Monday to Thursday. Most of the time, you work from our office and travel to the respective client for workshops.

Unlike traditional consultancies, you are not on site with the client from Monday to Thursday. Most of the time you work from our office and travel to the respective client for workshops.

We are always happy to receive your application for an internship or a permanent position in consulting, which you can submit via our application portal.

Our open strategy approach would not work if we all had the same knowledge. We welcome talent from all disciplines! What is important to us is analytical and conceptual thinking, a structured approach to work, a willingness to learn and openness to new topics and approaches.

We want to ensure that you can continue to develop your skills. That’s why we offer a range of internal training courses on various topics. You will also receive regular feedback, either from the project manager or during your regular development meetings.

You should plan at least four months for an internship with us, as this is the only way we can guarantee a steep learning curve and you will have the opportunity to get actively involved in customer projects.

Our clients‘ needs and challenges are unique, so there are no standard projects. Projects can last three months or even a whole year. Most projects are supported by two to three consultants.

Our offices

IMP is represented by three offices in the DACH region.

Rennweg 23, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria

Claudius-Keller-Strasse 3a, 81669 Munich, Germany

Riemergasse 6/8, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Any questions?

Connect with Alissa Nagler from our recruiting team.

Alissa Nagler

Senior People Manager

+49 160 5789942

a.nagler@impconsulting.com

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