Simon-kucher ITALY

Question

Hey everyone,

I'm considering an opportunity at Simon-Kucher's Milan office and I'd really appreciate some candid feedback from anyone with first-hand experience. Glassdoor reviews are mostly US/Germany-focused and I'm struggling to find info specific to the Italian office.

A few things I'd love to hear about:

Hours & WLB: What does a typical week actually look like for a junior/mid-level consultant in Milan? How much travel is involved (domestic vs. international projects)?

Transferable skills: SK is known for pricing, but how narrow is the work in practice? Do you also get exposure to go-to-market strategy, commercial due diligence, or is it 90% pricing analytics? How transferable are the skills once you leave?

Exit opportunities: Where have Milan alumni actually landed? Is the SK brand strong enough in Italy to open doors for corporate strategy / commercial roles, or does it fly under the radar compared to MBB / Big4 Strategy?

Culture & environment: How big is the Milan team? How's the relationship with partners, mentorship-driven or more sink-or-swim? How transparent is the promotion process?

Any insight is appreciated, DMs are open too if you'd rather not share publicly. Thanks!

Answer 1

Ciao,

I worked in Skp in Milan and have several friends there. If you want please feel free to DM

BR

Answer 2

Hours and WLB. Better than MBB, expect 50 to 60 hour weeks. Travel is moderate, mostly domestic.

Skills. Mostly pricing and commercial excellence, but also go-to-market, commercial due diligence, and segmentation.

Exits. Strong for in-house pricing and commercial roles. Less automatic than MBB for general corporate strategy. PE portfolio commercial roles are common.

Culture. Mid-sized office, partner-driven, mentorship varies. Promotion slower than MBB but transparent.

Ask interviewers about case mix and recent alumni destinations.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Hi there,

I don't have direct experience with SK Milan, but I think the best answers to your questions will come from current hires at that office.

Try to target people in the same role you'd like to apply for. Send a quick message to a few, and typically at least a couple will answer.

In case you're not too familiar with how to conduct these discussions, you might find this guide useful:

• • Expert Guide: How To Handle Networking Calls and Get Referrals

Best,
Cristian