Future of Work Strategy Advisor and Account Manager (JB5794)

Kontak Recruitment; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing advisory firm is seeking a Future of Work Strategy Advisor and Account Manager to support growth initiatives and client engagement. This remote role focuses on the intersection of strategy, technology, and HR in the age of AI. Ideal candidates will possess experience in consulting or advisory roles with a strong business acumen and a passion for relationship building. Responsibilities include supporting client proposals, demonstrations, and assisting in advisory content creation. Applicants are encouraged to apply if they are proactive and curious about the evolving workplace.

Benefits

Negotiable benefits

Qualifications

• 3–8 years post‑graduate professional experience.
• Background in consulting, HR advisory, or change management.
• Strong curiosity about AI's impact on business strategy.
• Ability to engage credibly with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support client pursuits by contributing to proposals and presentations.
• Participate in client demonstrations and advisory engagements.
• Assist in preparing advisory outputs and research insights.

Skills

Consulting background

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Business acumen

Interest in AI

Job description

Future of Work Strategy Advisor and Account Manager (JB5794)

Location: Remote at home (For applicants living in South Africa)

Salary: R500 - 600 000 per annum, CTC negotiable based on experience profile

Employment Type: Permanent via Employer of Record (EoR).

Benefits: Negotiable

Work in the age of AI is your keen interest. CEOs, HR and people leaders will experience radical changes to their goals, work and teams, and our client is a fast‑growing Future of Work, HR and People Strategy advisory firm in the UK and EMEA territories. Their key product is a next‑generation, AI‑powered productivity and learning platform built to supercharge how People in HR and business leaders work and grow. The platform delivers instant, research‑backed insights while helping users continuously build real‑world skills, right when they need them. In addition, our client serves as a business partner to client in deepening their understanding of how to respond to the opportunities and challenges of work in the age of AI.

We are looking for a Future of Work Advisor & Account Manager who is passionate about the human side of business, curious about how AI is reshaping work, and excited by the fusion of strategy, technology, and HR. And, someone who enjoys all elements of account management including driving business growth through relationship and network building sales in a team structure.

Candidate instructions: Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.

Minimum Requirements

• 3–8 years post‑graduate professional experience.
• Background in consulting, strategy, HR advisory, change management, learning & development, or adjacent advisory fields.
• Interest in the impact of AI, automation, and technology on work and business strategy.
• Strong business acumen and curiosity about how organisations are evolving.
• Ability to engage credibly and professionally with people.
• Relationship‑oriented, proactive, and responsive.
• Exposure to large, complex enterprise clients will be an advantage.
• While working remotely most of the time, willing to travel to UK, Europe and USA from time to time if needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of senior advisors, support client pursuits and growth initiatives by contributing to proposals, presentations, briefing materials, and client meetings.
• Participate in client demonstrations, early‑stage opportunities, and inbound advisory engagements, gaining exposure to consultative conversations around HR and organisational challenges.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of platform demonstrations and onboarding sessions, supporting senior colleagues during sales and acquisition discussions.
• Support the development of client‑facing advisory outputs, including presentations, proposals, workshop materials, and customised learning journeys, drawing on the organisation’s research corpus.
• Contribute to research‑informed insights and thought leadership content, supporting advisory and commercial initiatives.
• Build foundational relationships with corporate members and internal stakeholders, developing credibility as a knowledgeable and reliable partner over time.
• Collaborate closely with international colleagues across Europe, the UK, and the US, supporting cross‑market initiatives and ensuring alignment on client deliverables.
• Assist with the coordination and support of member onboarding activities, annual events, and key industry conferences.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of research insights, platform features, and product developments, progressively increasing independence and advisory contribution.

Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.