Market Entry Strategy Lead – Eastern Cape

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Strategy Consultant to spearhead market entry initiatives from Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on shaping entry plans, assessing opportunities, and guiding clients through new market dynamics.

You will need an MBA or Master’s degree and 8+ years in strategy consulting, with strong analytical and leadership skills to deliver high-impact engagements and client value.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in International Business, Economics, or Strategy.
• Minimum of 8 years in strategy consulting, market analysis, or corporate strategy with market-entry focus.
• Experience in market-entry strategy development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of market entry strategies for clients.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies.
• Identify new business opportunities and growth areas.
• Develop financial models and business cases for market-entry recommendations.
• Advise on regulatory, cultural, and operational aspects in new markets.
• Manage project teams to deliver high-quality client engagements.
• Build strong client relationships and provide strategic guidance.
• Present findings to executive leadership and collaborate across internal teams.
• Contribute to business development and proposals.

Skills

Market entry strategy

Financial modeling

Leadership

Client guidance

Education

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Strategy Consultant to spearhead market entry initiatives from Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on shaping entry plans, assessing opportunities, and guiding clients through new market dynamics.

You will need an MBA or Master’s degree and 8+ years in strategy consulting, with strong analytical and leadership skills to deliver high-impact engagements and client value.