Senior Market Entry Analyst — Mpumalanga

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Strategic projects

Collaborative team

Annual leave

Flexible working

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Analyst to join the Market Entry Strategy team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will conduct market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies to aid clients expanding into new markets.

Your insights will inform strategic recommendations and be presented to senior stakeholders. The role requires strong analytical and report-writing abilities, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and a track record of delivering high-quality client work in a consultancy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or a related field is required; Master's is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in market research, strategy consulting, business analysis, or related role.
• Proven ability to conduct market analysis and competitive intelligence.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel) and presentation software (PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research including sizing, segmentation, and trends.
• Perform competitive landscape analysis identifying key players and strategies.
• Evaluate feasibility of new market entries, assess risks and opportunities.
• Develop detailed business cases and strategic recommendations for market entry.
• Gather and analyze primary and secondary data using various methodologies.
• Create presentations and reports communicating findings to clients.
• Collaborate with senior consultants and project managers to deliver client work.
• Support clients in initial stages of market entry strategy implementation.
• Stay informed about economic, political, and regulatory factors influencing market entry.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Analyst to join the Market Entry Strategy team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will conduct market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies to aid clients expanding into new markets.

Your insights will inform strategic recommendations and be presented to senior stakeholders. The role requires strong analytical and report-writing abilities, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and a track record of delivering high-quality client work in a consultancy