Senior Management Consultant - Business Development & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Generous commission/bonus

Global health and wellness benefits

Flexible remote work arrangements

Significant leadership development

Powerful network and collaborative팀

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Management Consultant focused on business development and growth. This remote-first role enables dynamic work from Soweto, Gauteng, ZA, or any location, with responsibility to identify opportunities, develop partnerships, and drive revenue growth for the firm and clients.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree and 8+ years in management consulting or related growth roles, with a proven sales track record and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• 8+ years in management consulting, business development or strategic growth roles.
• Proven track record in generating new business and closing deals.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts, identifying and cultivating new client relationships and opportunities.
• Develop and execute strategic growth plans to expand the firm's market presence and revenue streams.
• Craft compelling proposals and presentations to secure new engagements.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients and industry leaders.
• Collaborate with consulting teams to define service offerings and solutions that meet market demands.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform growth strategies.
• Mentor junior consultants on business development best practices and client engagement.
• Analyze client performance and identify opportunities for strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Sales & BD

Client relationships

Leadership

Mentoring

Market research

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Job description

About the Role Our client, a distinguished management consultancy, is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Management Consultant with a strong focus on Business Development and Growth to join their entirely remote team. This critical role involves identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth for the firm and its clients. You will leverage your extensive network, market insights, and consulting expertise to shape growth strategies and lead client engagements that focus on expanding market share and profitability. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional strategic thinking, a proven sales and business development track record, and outstanding leadership capabilities. This remote-first opportunity allows you to operate dynamically from Soweto, Gauteng, ZA, or any location, making a significant impact on business expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts, identifying and cultivating new client relationships and opportunities.
• Develop and execute strategic growth plans to expand the firm's market presence and revenue streams.
• Craft compelling proposals and presentations to secure new engagements.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key clients and industry leaders.
• Collaborate with consulting teams to define service offerings and solutions that meet market demands.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform growth strategies.
• Mentor junior consultants on business development best practices and client engagement.
• Analyze client performance and identify opportunities for strategic growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in management consulting, business development, sales, or strategic growth roles, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated success in generating new business, closing deals, and driving significant revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of various industry sectors and market dynamics.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build and manage high-level client relationships.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams.
• Must thrive in a fully remote, results-oriented work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and generous commission/bonus structure tied to performance.
• Comprehensive global health and wellness benefits.
• Flexible remote work arrangements to support optimal work-life balance.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and leadership advancement.
• The ability to shape the strategic direction and growth trajectory of the firm.
• Access to a powerful network and collaborative team environment.