A management consultant is an umbrella term for strategy, HR and operations consulting, but it can be its own sector as well. Management consultants are hired by company executives to help them create and plan the best practices to run a business effectively. They might be asked to advise an executive on how to manage a particular department or the most efficient way to cope with firing procedures.

An operations consultant is a part of a larger management strategy, but they use a more in-depth approach than management consultants in that they are usually involved in the implementation of a company’s operating procedures. This type of consulting is also used after major company changes occur such as shifts in management, new additions to departments or updated work practices.

It can be brought in to guide a company through a successful marketing campaign of a product or service. They might be asked to work on the foundational planning of the campaign or can also be hired to oversee the campaign from the early stages through to completion. they review the company’s target audience and past campaigns to improve brand awareness with the new campaign.

An IT consultant uses their expertise in information technology systems to advise  on a variety of IT-related matters. They oversee the implementation of a new-company system and help a company tailor that system to its business model. they might be asked to train the IT department when a new system is introduced and provide solutions on how to teach the system to other departments.

A sales consultant instructs a company on the best sales practices to implement into their current strategy. The goal for this type of consultant is to help a company improve their sales tactics and in doing so increase company revenue and sales . This is done through overseeing sales team training and advising executives on the best methods to manage the sales team and monitor the market.

It works with corporate executives to strategize and weigh business decisions against a projected outcome. In this consulting sector, strategy consultants offer advice on anything from organizational strategies to economic policies and procedures. They help an executive identify their company’s long-term goals and review company data to help in the decision-making process.