Remote Senior Strategy Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Bonus potential

Professional development budget

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Strategy Consultant to lead high-impact engagements for a global client base. The role is fully remote, supporting teams across regions with emphasis on market entry, growth strategies, and corporate planning. Extensive experience and an MBA are expected for strategic leadership and client advisory excellence.

Ideal candidates will manage executive relationships, deliver actionable insights, and mentor colleagues in virtual teams from Paarl to worldwide locations.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a top-tier business school.
• 10+ years of experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy roles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills for leading remote engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic engagements from problem definition to execution oversight.
• Conduct market analysis, competitive intelligence, and financial modeling.
• Develop strategic narratives and business cases for stakeholder buy-in.
• Manage executive relationships and mentor junior staff in virtual teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

Leadership

Remote engagement

Education

MBA or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier management consultancy , is seeking an accomplished Senior Strategy Consultant to join their fully remote advisory team. This role is designed for seasoned professionals who excel at defining and executing high-impact business strategies for a global client base. You will lead engagements focused on market entry, competitive positioning, growth acceleration, and corporate strategy, delivering critical insights and actionable plans. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your strategic expertise within a flexible, location-independent framework, contributing significantly to client success and our client's reputation for thought leadership in Paarl and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning process for clients, from problem definition to solution development and execution oversight.
• Conduct rigorous market analysis, competitive intelligence gathering, and financial modeling to support strategic recommendations.
• Develop compelling strategic narratives and business cases to secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Manage client relationships at the executive level, acting as a trusted advisor on critical strategic issues.
• Mentor and develop junior consulting staff within the virtual engagement teams.

Requirements

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a top-tier business school.
• 10+ years of experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy roles, with a proven track record of success.
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing complex corporate and growth strategies.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, suitable for leading remote engagements.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package, including significant bonus potential.
• Complete flexibility with remote work arrangements.
• Generous budget for professional development and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging strategic projects globally.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating virtual work environment.