Remote Strategy Consultant - Growth & Innovation

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic Remote Strategy Consultant to guide clients through significant change from anywhere in South Africa. You will identify growth avenues, develop innovative business models, and navigate complex markets, leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver data-driven recommendations.

The role emphasizes virtual collaboration with C-suite clients, executive workshops, and strategic transformation initiatives in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of strategy consulting or related advisory experience.
• Experience developing growth strategies, market entry plans, and innovation roadmaps.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent virtual communication, presentation, and remote client management skills.
• Ability to lead projects independently and manage client relationships remotely.
• Proficiency with strategic planning tools and frameworks.
• Experience facilitating virtual workshops and building consensus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trends, threats, and opportunities.
• Develop growth strategies, business plans, and innovative solution frameworks.
• Advise executives on strategic decisions, digital transformation, and competitive positioning.
• Facilitate virtual strategy sessions and executive alignment workshops.
• Provide data-driven, actionable recommendations for complex challenges.
• Support clients in implementing innovation initiatives and new ventures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive execution.
• Monitor market dynamics and adapt strategies to changing environments.
• Prepare high-impact presentations clearly outlining insights and recommendations.

Skills

Growth strategy

Financial modeling

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic frameworks

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration/Strategy/Economics

Tools

Strategic planning tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned international management consultancy, is seeking a highly strategic and innovative Remote Strategy Consultant to join their expanding team. This position is fully remote, offering you the opportunity to work from anywhere in South Africa. You will be instrumental in guiding clients through periods of significant change, helping them to identify new growth avenues, develop innovative business models, and navigate complex market landscapes. The role requires a strong analytical acumen, creative problem-solving abilities, and a passion for driving business transformation from afar. This is an exciting chance to contribute to high-profile strategy projects while benefiting from the flexibility and freedom of a remote-first career.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market analysis, identifying emerging trends, competitive threats, and new market opportunities.
• Develop robust growth strategies, business plans, and innovative solution frameworks for clients.
• Advise C-suite executives on strategic decision-making, digital transformation, and competitive positioning.
• Facilitate virtual strategy sessions, brainstorming workshops, and executive alignment meetings.
• Analyze complex business challenges and develop data-driven, actionable recommendations.
• Support clients in the development and implementation of innovation initiatives and new venture creation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive strategic execution.
• Monitor market dynamics and adapt strategies to evolving business environments.
• Prepare high-impact presentations and reports that clearly articulate strategic insights and recommendations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Economics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, innovation management, or a similar strategic advisory role.
• Proven experience in developing and executing growth strategies, market entry plans, and innovation roadmaps.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional virtual communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to lead projects independently and manage client relationships remotely.
• Proficiency in strategic planning tools and frameworks.
• Experience in facilitating virtual workshops and driving consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Must be highly self-disciplined, organized, and adept at managing workload in a remote setting.

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers a highly competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Our client champions continuous learning, providing extensive resources for professional development, training programs, and opportunities to engage with global thought leaders.
• The flexibility of this role allows for an excellent work-life balance, enabling you to contribute effectively from Mossel Bay, Western Cape or any other location in South Africa.
• You will join a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking virtual team dedicated to achieving outstanding client outcomes and fostering individual career growth.