Senior Management Consultant - Retail and Consumer Goods Strategy

Placements24; Gqeberha; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance-based bonus

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Advanced training programs

Leadership development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Management Consultant to lead engagements in Retail and Consumer Goods from Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will advise leading RCG firms on growth strategies, digital transformation, and supply chain optimization.

The role requires 7+ years in consulting, an MBA or related master’s degree, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to travel for client engagements across the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in management consulting or senior strategy roles.
• MBA, Marketing, Strategy, or related master’s degree.
• Proven track record leading complex strategic projects with measurable impact.
• Strong understanding of RCG value chain, consumer trends, digital commerce, and omni-channel strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with ability to influence senior executives.
• Willingness to travel to client sites in Port Elizabeth/Eastern Cape.

Responsabilités

• Lead engagements in strategy, growth, digital transformation, and operational improvement within the RCG sector.
• Conduct market analysis, customer insights research, and competitive benchmarking for RCG clients.
• Develop strategic recommendations on market positioning, product innovation, channel strategy, and supply chain optimization.
• Manage client relationships at senior levels as trusted advisor.
• Oversee project teams and deliver high-quality analytics and client presentations.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities within the RCG client base.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants.

Formation

MBA

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious management consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Management Consultant to lead engagements within the Retail and Consumer Goods (RCG) sector, based in **Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape**. This critical role involves advising leading RCG companies on strategies to navigate evolving market dynamics, enhance customer engagement, optimize supply chains, and drive profitable growth. You will be at the forefront of developing innovative solutions that address challenges such as digital disruption, changing consumer behaviors, and sustainability imperatives. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact in a key industry sector, working with a talented team and driving tangible client outcomes in the **Eastern Cape** region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead consulting projects focused on strategy, growth, digital transformation, and operational improvement within the RCG sector.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis, customer insights research, and competitive benchmarking for RCG clients.
• Develop strategic recommendations related to market positioning, product innovation, channel strategy, and supply chain optimization.
• Manage client relationships at senior levels, acting as a trusted advisor to key decision-makers.
• Oversee project teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality analytical work and client presentations.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities within the RCG client base.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices relevant to retail and consumer goods.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants, fostering their professional development.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, Strategy, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in management consulting, strategy, or a senior strategy/commercial role within the Retail or Consumer Goods industry.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex strategic projects with measurable impact.
• Strong understanding of key RCG value chain components, consumer behavior trends, digital commerce, and omni-channel strategies.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence senior executives.
• Experience working with clients in **Port Elizabeth** or the broader **Eastern Cape** region is advantageous.
• Ability to travel as required for client engagements.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package, including a significant performance-based bonus, comprehensive medical aid, and retirement plan options.
• We are committed to the professional growth of our employees, providing access to advanced training programs, industry certifications, and opportunities for leadership development.
• This role offers a chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of the retail and consumer goods sector.
• The collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment in **Port Elizabeth** makes this an attractive career opportunity.