Management Consultant - Strategy & Growth

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Ongoing professional development

Varied, impactful growth projects

Collaborative work environment

Clear career development pathway

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Management Consultant focused on Strategy & Growth for its Kimberley office. You will partner with clients to identify growth opportunities, develop robust strategic plans, and enhance competitive positioning, with on-site client engagements.

The role involves analyzing markets, building financial models, and delivering actionable recommendations to senior leadership in a dynamic consultancy setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics (Master's degree advantageous).
• 3-5 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or business development.
• Strong analytical skills with financial modeling and strategic frameworks.
• Excellent understanding of market dynamics, competitive strategy, and growth drivers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategies for clients, including market expansion and new product/service development.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation studies.
• Build financial models to assess the viability of strategic initiatives and forecast financial performance.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior management on opportunities for growth and value creation.
• Collaborate with client teams to implement strategic plans and monitor progress.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to communicate strategic insights and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Strategic frameworks

Market analysis

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics

Master's degree (advantageous)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected firm within the Management Consultancy sector, is seeking a motivated Management Consultant focused on Strategy & Growth for their office in Kimberley . This role involves partnering with clients to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities, develop robust strategic plans, and enhance their competitive positioning. You will conduct in-depth market analysis, financial modeling, and strategic assessments to provide actionable recommendations. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in a client-facing environment and is eager to contribute to significant business advancements within a dynamic consultancy setting, requiring consistent on-site presence for client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategies for clients, including market expansion and new product/service development.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation studies.
• Build financial models to assess the viability of strategic initiatives and forecast financial performance.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior management on opportunities for growth and value creation.
• Collaborate with client teams to implement strategic plans and monitor progress.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to communicate strategic insights and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or business development.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in financial modeling and strategic frameworks.
• Excellent understanding of market dynamics, competitive strategy, and growth drivers.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build client confidence.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a project team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful growth strategy projects in Kimberley .
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Clear career development pathway within the firm.