Principal Consultant - Strategy & Growth

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Professional development

Health & retirement benefits

Exposure to high-profile clients

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Principal Consultant in Sandton to lead Strategy & Growth initiatives for top-tier clients. This senior leader will guide growth strategies, identify new market opportunities, and optimize business models for sustained success.

You will influence C-suite executives with market insight, analytical rigor, and strategic foresight to drive transformative growth across sectors.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a leading business school.
• 10+ years of strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or business development at a senior level.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing growth strategies for diverse organizations.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a keen business sense.
• Superior leadership, communication, and client management abilities, with a proven capacity to influence executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and articulation of comprehensive growth strategies for clients, including market expansion, product innovation, and customer acquisition.
• Conduct advanced market analysis, competitive intelligence, and scenario planning to inform strategic direction.
• Advise clients on strategic investments, mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships to accelerate growth.
• Develop robust business cases and financial models to evaluate growth initiatives.
• Mentor and guide consulting teams to ensure delivery of strategic advice and actionable plans.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Analytical thinking

Client management

M&A advisory

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Principal Consultant to focus on Strategy & Growth initiatives within their prestigious firm located in Sandton. This senior role is designed for a strategic leader who can guide clients in defining and executing growth strategies, identifying new market opportunities, and optimizing their business models for sustained success. You will leverage deep market insight, analytical rigor, and strategic foresight to advise C-suite executives and drive transformative growth for businesses across various sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and articulation of comprehensive growth strategies for clients, encompassing market expansion, product innovation, and customer acquisition.
• Conduct advanced market analysis, competitive intelligence, and scenario planning to inform strategic direction.
• Advise clients on strategic investments, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships to accelerate growth.
• Develop robust business cases and financial models to evaluate the viability and potential impact of growth initiatives.
• Mentor and guide consulting teams, ensuring the delivery of exceptional strategic advice and actionable plans.

Requirements

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a leading business school.
• Over 10 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or business development at a senior level.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing winning growth strategies for diverse organizations.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a keen business sense.
• Superior leadership, communication, and client management abilities, with a proven capacity to influence executive decision-making.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package with substantial bonus potential.
• Unparalleled opportunities for professional development and leadership advancement.
• World-class health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Engage with high-profile clients and drive strategic growth in Gauteng ’s leading business hub.
• An intellectually stimulating environment that fosters innovation and rewards strategic impact.