Management Consultant - Business Development Strategy

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonus

Fully remote work

Professional growth opportunities

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to market intelligence tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Management Consultant focused on Business Development Strategy to help clients identify growth opportunities, refine market positioning, and develop expansion plans. This fully remote role enables collaboration with a distributed team and clients across markets.

You will conduct market research, build financial models, and present strategic recommendations to client leadership to drive growth and market penetration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in management consulting, strategy, or business development roles.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful business development strategies.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with a keen understanding of market dynamics.
• Excellent market research, data analysis, and financial modeling skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and persuasion skills, adapted for remote interaction.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple client projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience in strategy formulation and execution is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive business development strategies and market entry plans for clients.
• Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and opportunity identification.
• Analyze client's current business model, strengths, weaknesses, and potential for growth.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic recommendations.
• Advise clients on strategies for market expansion, product diversification, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with client leadership to define strategic objectives and execution roadmaps.
• Prepare compelling presentations and reports to communicate strategic recommendations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging markets, and competitive strategies.

Skills

Market research

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Remote collaboration

Project management

Industry analysis

Education

MBA / related master's

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading management consultancy, is seeking a strategic and results-driven Management Consultant to focus on Business Development Strategy. This role is designed to help organizations identify and capitalize on new growth opportunities, refine their market positioning, and develop effective strategies for expansion. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from any location in South Africa and collaborate with a high-performing, distributed team. You will engage with clients to understand their market dynamics, competitive landscape, and growth aspirations, translating these insights into actionable strategic plans. We are committed to fostering an environment where strategic thinking thrives and where consultants are empowered to deliver significant value. This is an exceptional opportunity for a consultant passionate about driving business growth and market penetration for clients. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping successful growth trajectories for diverse businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive business development strategies and market entry plans for clients.
• Conduct in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and opportunity identification.
• Analyze client's current business model, strengths, weaknesses, and potential for growth.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic recommendations.
• Advise clients on strategies for market expansion, product diversification, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with client leadership to define strategic objectives and execution roadmaps.
• Prepare compelling presentations and reports to communicate strategic recommendations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging markets, and competitive strategies.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in management consulting, strategy, or business development roles.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful business development strategies.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with a keen understanding of market dynamics.
• Excellent market research, data analysis, and financial modeling skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and persuasion skills, adapted for remote interaction.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple client projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience in strategy formulation and execution is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in strategic advisory.
• Engaging and challenging projects with high-impact business outcomes.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to advanced market intelligence and strategic tools.