Senior Consultant - Business Strategy (Remote)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary and bonus

Professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package incl.健康

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Consultant with a strong background in Business Strategy to join our fully remote team. Based notionally near Mossel Bay, Western Cape, you will guide clients through major strategic shifts, develop actionable plans, and support market analysis, competitive positioning, and growth initiatives.

You will facilitate remote workshops, produce strategic proposals, and monitor execution to ensure successful outcomes across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in a business-related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful business strategies across various industries.
• Strong analytical skills, with expertise in financial analysis and strategic frameworks.
• Excellent remote communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and refinement of client business strategies, including market entry, growth, and competitive positioning.
• Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to support strategic recommendations.
• Facilitate remote workshops and strategic planning sessions with client leadership.
• Advise clients on organizational design, performance improvement, and change management initiatives aligned with their strategy.
• Develop high-quality strategic proposals and presentations for client review and approval.
• Monitor the execution of strategic plans and provide ongoing guidance to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Remote communication

Financial analysis

Market research

Presentation skills

Education

MBA or MSc in Business

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Consultant with a strong background in Business Strategy to join their fully remote team, based notionally near Mossel Bay, Western Cape . This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who excels at developing actionable business plans and guiding organizations through significant strategic shifts. You will collaborate with clients remotely, providing expert advice on market analysis, competitive positioning, growth strategies, and operational effectiveness. The position offers the freedom and flexibility of remote work, coupled with the challenge of driving high-impact strategic initiatives for a diverse client portfolio within the Management Consultancy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and refinement of client business strategies, including market entry, growth, and competitive positioning.
• Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to support strategic recommendations.
• Facilitate remote workshops and strategic planning sessions with client leadership.
• Advise clients on organizational design, performance improvement, and change management initiatives aligned with their strategy.
• Develop high-quality strategic proposals and presentations for client review and approval.
• Monitor the execution of strategic plans and provide ongoing guidance to ensure successful outcomes.

Requirements

• MBA or Master’s degree in a business-related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful business strategies across various industries.
• Strong analytical skills, with expertise in financial analysis and strategic frameworks.
• Excellent remote communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and bonus program.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth and continued education.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.
• The chance to work on stimulating strategic projects from the comfort of your own home.