Management Consultant - Business Strategy

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Career development

Diverse clients

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dynamic Management Consultant to define strategic direction for clients from a fully remote setup. You will analyze markets, build strategic plans, and guide executives on growth and profitability.

The role emphasizes strong financial modeling, clear communication, and delivering high-impact strategic guidance to diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field; MBA or Master's is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategy development, corporate planning, or consulting.
• Proven ability to analyze market data and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research, competitive landscape analysis, and industry trend assessments.
• Develop strategic frameworks and business models to drive client growth and profitability.
• Advise clients on market entry strategies, diversification, and competitive positioning.
• Create detailed strategic plans and roadmaps for execution, including financial projections.
• Present strategic recommendations and insights to client leadership teams effectively.

Skills

Market analysis

Financial modeling

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic Management Consultant to focus on Business Strategy, operating remotely and supporting clients from the Benoni vicinity. You will be pivotal in helping businesses define their strategic direction, optimize their market position, and achieve sustainable growth. This role requires a strategic thinker capable of conducting in-depth market analysis, identifying key opportunities, and developing actionable strategic plans. Working within a fully remote framework, you will collaborate with a talented team, delivering high-impact solutions and fostering client success through insightful strategic guidance and deep industry understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research, competitive landscape analysis, and industry trend assessments.
• Develop strategic frameworks and business models to drive client growth and profitability.
• Advise clients on market entry strategies, diversification, and competitive positioning.
• Create detailed strategic plans and roadmaps for execution, including financial projections.
• Present strategic recommendations and insights to client leadership teams effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field; MBA or Master's is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategy development, corporate planning, or consulting.
• Proven ability to analyze market data and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Fully remote working arrangement with a focus on work-life integration.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Engaging work with diverse clients across various industries.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.