Senior Strategy Consultant - Growth & Market Entry

Placements24; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Strategy Consultant to lead Growth and Market Entry engagements for clients looking to expand into new markets. The role requires strategic vision, deep market analysis, and a track record of guiding organizations through growth phases.

You will work with senior client executives, design tailored expansion plans, and advise on partnerships and investments. The position requires presence in East London and travel to client locations.

Qualifications

• MBA or related Master's degree required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or market analysis.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive landscape analysis for industries and regions.
• Develop growth strategies including new product/service development and market penetration.
• Design and evaluate market entry strategies considering regulatory and economic factors.
• Lead client engagements, manage scope, deliverables and stakeholder relationships.
• Advise on strategic partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions to support growth objectives.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support recommendations.
• Present insights to C-suite executives and boards and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Education

MBA or related masters

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier management consultancy, is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Strategy Consultant to lead engagements focused on Growth and Market Entry for clients operating in or looking to enter the East London, Eastern Cape region. This role is pivotal in developing and executing winning strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth and market share. You will work closely with senior client executives to identify new opportunities, assess market dynamics, and design tailored market entry and expansion plans. The ideal candidate possesses a strategic vision, deep market analysis skills, and a proven track record of guiding organizations through complex growth phases. This is a significant opportunity to shape the strategic direction of businesses in a key South African economic hub. The position requires presence in the East London office and travel to client locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive landscape analysis for specific industries and regions.
• Develop robust growth strategies, including new product/service development, market penetration, and expansion initiatives.
• Design and evaluate market entry strategies, considering regulatory, economic, and competitive factors.
• Lead client engagements, managing project scope, deliverables, and stakeholder relationships.
• Advise clients on strategic partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions to support growth objectives.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic recommendations and investment decisions.
• Present strategic insights and recommendations to C-suite executives and boards of directors.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the firm's strategic practice development.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Strategy, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or market analysis, with a focus on growth and market entry.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing successful growth strategies for clients.
• Deep understanding of market dynamics, competitive intelligence, and strategic planning frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Specific knowledge of the market opportunities and challenges in the Eastern Cape region and East London is highly desirable.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed for client engagements within the region and beyond.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive remuneration package, including a strong base salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits. Significant opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and career advancement are provided. You will join a collaborative and innovative work environment in a prime East London location, working on challenging and impactful strategic projects that contribute to regional economic vitality.