The Civitta Partner Development Program is designed for experienced consulting professionals who are ready to take the next step in their career and build a path towards Partnership.
Over 6–12 months, you will develop your own client portfolio, strengthen your business-development capabilities, gain hands-on experience with Civitta’s tender and proposal processes, and progressively take ownership of commercial results. The program is designed to give you the experience, relationships and business perspective needed to step into an Associate Partner role with P&L responsibility.
You will start by working closely with Civitta’s Tender & Business Development function, gaining a deep understanding of how we identify opportunities, shape propositions and win new work. At the same time, you will build your own pipeline and client relationships, with the opportunity to originate and retain projects that become part of your future portfolio.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond project delivery and build a consulting business within Civitta.
The program is open to candidates across all Civitta geographies, with a particular focus on Greece, the Baltics, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Croatia, and Slovenia.
You will:
- Build and grow your own client portfolio and business-development pipeline;
- Participate in and lead selected tenders and proposals, working closely with Civitta’s Tender team;
- Develop and convert new business opportunities into projects and long-term client relationships;
- Lead consulting projects and teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and client impact;
- Work across Civitta markets and practices to develop international opportunities;
- Progress towards ownership of a portfolio, team and P&L as part of your path to Partnership.
Requirements:
- 5-6+ years of experience in consulting, advisory, professional services or a related field;
- Proven track record in client management and/or business development;
- Strong commercial and entrepreneurial mindset, with an ambition to build and grow a consulting business;
- Experience leading teams and complex client engagements;
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills;
- Ability to work collaboratively across markets and practices;
- Professional fluency in English and the local language.
Benefits:
- Professional Growth – We support rapid career development, offering performance and salary reviews twice a year to ensure your progress is recognized and rewarded;
- Bonus related performance – Earn financial rewards through a clear, standardized system that recognizes your contributions;
- Flexible Working Hours – Manage your workday with flexibility and the option to work from home twice a week, while enjoying our city-centre office as a convenient, collaborative workspace;
- Culture & Connection – From team bonding activities like Christmas parties and summer events to spontaneous celebrations, monthly breakfasts, or team lunches, we celebrate wins—big or small—together;
- International Offsite Trips – Each year, we travel to an exciting destination to spend time together with the entire Civitta team, building connections and creating unforgettable memories;
- Gifts Program – Welcome boxes, birthday surprises, and holiday cheer ensure your special moments are always recognized;
- Continuous Learning – From expert-led trainings to personal development budgets, your growth is our priority;
- Local Benefits Package – Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional needs.
Skills Required
- 5–6+ years of experience in consulting, advisory, professional services, or a related field
- Proven track record in client management and/or business development
- Strong commercial and entrepreneurial mindset
- Ambition to build and grow a consulting business
- Experience leading teams and complex client engagements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across markets and practices
- Professional fluency in English and the local language
What We Do
Civitta is a leading independent management consultancy in Emerging Europe. Today, our company, headquartered in Tartu, Estonia, employs over 700 consultants and experts across 27 offices in 19 countries: Estonia Latvia Lithuania Poland Finland Denmark Belarus Ukraine Moldova Serbia Romania Slovakia Bulgaria North Macedonia Kosovo Armenia Sweden Georgia Uzbekistan We aim to bring the right minds together to challenge the boundaries and make meaningful changes for our clients. We cover a wide range of services, including management consulting, grants and project management, market research and customer data analytics, entrepreneurship support and startups, public policy and development. We also work beyond home markets – our flexible approach and international mindset have ensured the successful cooperation with clients in 40+ countries, resulting in 10000+ completed projects. What’s our approach? We deliver more. With an effective management model, we ensure that the money paid for our work is invested in the project, not into overheads. We ask the tough questions. We challenge our clients to achieve the challenge themselves. We like unconventional projects. We have an entrepreneurial mindset allowing us to be flexible and work with niche or unusual projects. We get the job done. We collect facts, analyze them and deliver fact-based results. We are practical and we aim for impact. We have Estonian roots. An unique Central and Eastern Europe & Nordics footprint stretching over 16 countries throughout Europe. #TheChallengerAdvisory
