Consulting Manager - Strategy and Market Entry

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Generous leave policy

Professional development & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Consulting Manager to lead strategy and market entry projects from our Rustenburg, North West office. The role requires deep analytical capability, executive-level leadership, and proven client-management experience.

You will guide clients through strategic planning, market analysis, and expansion initiatives, shaping business growth for the North West region and beyond.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Economics, Strategy).
• 8+ years of experience in management consulting or corporate strategy roles, with a strong focus on market entry and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale strategy projects and managing client relationships at the C-suite level.
• Exceptional analytical skills, including financial modeling and market forecasting.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex strategies concisely.
• Experience working with clients in the mining, agriculture, or manufacturing sectors within the North West region is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in strategic frameworks and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on corporate strategy development, growth initiatives, and market entry.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend assessments.
• Develop robust business cases, financial models, and strategic recommendations for new ventures.
• Manage project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Facilitate executive-level workshops and present strategic findings and recommendations.
• Advise clients on organizational design, capability building, and implementation planning.
• Identify and assess potential risks and challenges associated with strategic decisions.
• Foster strong, long-term relationships with key client decision-makers.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, promoting a culture of excellence.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Client management

Financial modeling

Market analysis

C-suite communication

Education

MBA or Master's degree

Tools

Financial modeling

Market forecasting

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized management consultancy, is seeking an accomplished Consulting Manager to lead critical strategy and market entry projects from their Rustenburg, North West office. This senior role demands a strategic thinker with deep analytical capabilities and proven leadership experience. You will be responsible for guiding clients through complex strategic planning, market analysis, and expansion initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of various industry sectors and the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategic advice. This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future direction of businesses and drive significant growth for our clients within the North West province and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on corporate strategy development, growth initiatives, and market entry.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend assessments.
• Develop robust business cases, financial models, and strategic recommendations for new ventures.
• Manage project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Facilitate executive-level workshops and present strategic findings and recommendations.
• Advise clients on organizational design, capability building, and implementation planning.
• Identify and assess potential risks and challenges associated with strategic decisions.
• Foster strong, long-term relationships with key client decision-makers.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, promoting a culture of excellence.

Requirements

• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Economics, Strategy).
• 8+ years of experience in management consulting or corporate strategy roles, with a strong focus on market entry and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale strategy projects and managing client relationships at the C-suite level.
• Exceptional analytical skills, including financial modeling and market forecasting.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex strategies concisely.
• Experience working with clients in the mining, agriculture, or manufacturing sectors within the North West region is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in strategic frameworks and analytical tools.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, commensurate with experience, plus a performance-driven bonus.
• Comprehensive health insurance, retirement fund contributions, and a generous leave policy are provided.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development, including international training programs and industry conferences, are available.
• This position, based in Rustenburg , offers a hybrid work arrangement for eligible employees, balancing project demands with personal flexibility.
• You will be part of a leading consultancy with a strong reputation and a commitment to employee growth.