A marketing consultant works with companies to create and implement marketing strategies. These strategies are centered on the core of the business and what services and products they offer. A consultant helps create a detailed marketing plan, determine the marketing message, and identify the appropriate marketing mix to get the message out.

They will then follow the plan through, and work to execute and implement the marketing strategy.

They will monitor results, tweak as necessary and ensure that the companies get the best results from their marketing efforts.

Marketing consultant will be skilled and knowledgeable in consumer behavior and marketing process. It includes having the ability to identify the companies target market and position their product or service offering in a way that will interest consumers and make them want to buy.