Senior Market Entry Strategy Consultant (Hybrid)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid model

Salary + bonus

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional development

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Strategy Consultant specializing in Market Entry to join our client in Rustenburg, North West. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, conducting in-depth market research, and building financial models to guide expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa.

You will present data-driven recommendations to C-suite executives, mentor junior staff, manage multiple workstreams, and contribute to business intelligence.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required from a reputable institution.
• 8+ years in strategy consulting, market research, corporate strategy, or investment banking with market entry focus.
• Proven ability to develop and execute market entry strategies in emerging markets.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent presentation skills with experience to executive-level clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead market entry strategy development for clients, including opportunity assessment and planning.
• Conduct rigorous market research, industry analysis, and customer segmentation.
• Develop financial models and business cases to evaluate new market ventures.
• Assess regulatory, political, and economic factors affecting market entries.
• Collaborate with clients to define go-to-market strategies and product positioning.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, compelling manner.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client relationships.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Presentation & communication

Project management

Strategy frameworks

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in business/ economics/ finance

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Strategy Consultant specializing in Market Entry to join our client in Rustenburg, North West. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, conducting in-depth market research, and building financial models to guide expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa.

You will present data-driven recommendations to C-suite executives, mentor junior staff, manage multiple workstreams, and contribute to business intelligence.