Senior Strategy Consultant - Remote Growth & Market Entry

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Online learning resources

Global consultant network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Strategy Consultant to guide clients from a fully remote setup, focusing on Pretoria and Gauteng opportunities. Ideal candidates will lead market analysis, growth strategies, and entry plans, delivering data-driven, actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

Applicants should have an MBA or equivalent, at least six years in strategy roles, and proven capabilities in financial modeling, market sizing, and executive storytelling.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Economics, Finance, or Strategy.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or market analysis.
• Proven track record in developing and executing successful market entry and growth strategies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with expertise in financial modeling and market sizing.
• Excellent virtual communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Experience in using collaboration tools and digital platforms for remote client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify new growth opportunities and assess market viability.
• Develop detailed market entry strategies, including business models, go-to-market plans, and financial projections.
• Perform competitive landscape analysis, identifying key players, their strategies, and potential threats.
• Advise clients on strategic partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions to accelerate growth.
• Create robust strategic frameworks and business cases to support investment decisions.
• Facilitate virtual strategy workshops and brainstorming sessions with client teams.
• Develop and present compelling strategic recommendations to senior executives.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive dynamics, providing proactive insights to clients.
• Contribute to business development and proposal generation efforts remotely.

Skills

Market research

Competitive analysis

Strategic planning

Financial modeling

Virtual communication

Education

MBA or Master's in Business/ Economics/ Finance/ Strategy

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

BI tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Strategy Consultant to guide clients from a fully remote setup, focusing on Pretoria and Gauteng opportunities. Ideal candidates will lead market analysis, growth strategies, and entry plans, delivering data-driven, actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

Applicants should have an MBA or equivalent, at least six years in strategy roles, and proven capabilities in financial modeling, market sizing, and executive storytelling.