Senior Management Consultant - Strategy & Growth

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Professional development

Strategic projects

Dynamic culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown is seeking a Senior Management Consultant to partner with clients, identify opportunities, and craft robust growth plans that drive sustainable expansion.

You will lead engagements, advise executive teams, develop financial models and guide implementation across industries to deliver measurable impact and client value.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or business development.
• Strong skills in strategic planning and market analysis.
• Demonstrated capability to lead complex projects and influence senior stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
• Develop growth strategies including market entry, product development and M&A recommendations.
• Advise leadership on strategic decision-making, resource allocation and performance.
• Lead project teams to execute strategic initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Create financial models and business cases to support recommendations.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Market research

Financial modeling

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Economics/Finance)

MBA preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a strategic and experienced Senior Management Consultant specializing in Strategy & Growth to join their practice in Queenstown . This role involves partnering with clients to identify new market opportunities, develop robust growth strategies, and execute plans that drive sustainable business expansion. You will be responsible for leading client engagements, providing expert advice, and ensuring the successful implementation of growth initiatives. This position is critical for helping businesses in the Eastern Cape achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new business opportunities and strategic imperatives.
• Develop comprehensive growth strategies, including market entry, product development, and M&A recommendations.
• Advise leadership teams on strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and performance management.
• Lead project teams in the execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic recommendations and investments.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or business development.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, market analysis, and financial modeling.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a strategic mindset.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus program.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• Work on impactful strategy projects that drive significant business outcomes.
• A dynamic and results-oriented work culture.
• Exposure to a broad range of industries and client challenges.