Strategy Consultant

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant bonus potential

Travel opportunities

Professional development

Hybrid work arrangement

Benefits package (health, retirement,\

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Strategy Consultant to contribute to impactful projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will diagnose strategic challenges, develop innovative solutions, and advise clients on growth and competitive positioning.

With 8+ years in strategic consulting and an MBA (PhD advantageous), you will lead market analysis, model financial outcomes, and present actionable roadmaps to executives.

Qualifications

• MBA/related master’s degree required.
• 8+ years in strategic consulting, corporate strategy or VC.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning sessions and develop client strategies.
• Conduct market analysis, competitive intelligence, and trend assessments.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities including M&A and market entry.
• Develop financial models to support decisions and forecast outcomes.
• Present recommendations and roadmaps to executives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication skills

Negotiation and influencing

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, or related field

PhD (advantageous)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Strategy Consultant to contribute to impactful projects in Richards Bay . This role involves diagnosing strategic challenges, developing innovative solutions, and advising businesses on growth and competitive positioning. You will work with diverse clientele, helping them adapt to market dynamics and achieve sustainable success. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your strategic expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment within KwaZulu-Natal , working with a firm recognized for its thought leadership and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning sessions and develop comprehensive business strategies for clients.
• Conduct thorough market analysis, competitive intelligence, and industry trend assessments.
• Identify and evaluate strategic opportunities, including mergers, acquisitions, and market entry strategies.
• Develop robust financial models to support strategic decisions and forecast outcomes.
• Present strategic recommendations and implementation roadmaps to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, or a related field; a PhD is advantageous.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, or venture capital.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing complex business strategies.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant bonus potential.
• Opportunities for international travel and high-profile client engagement.
• Robust professional development and leadership training programs.
• Hybrid working arrangement to balance work and personal life.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and wellness programs.