Senior Strategy Consultant (Remote) — Growth & Market Strategy

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Remote work stipend

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Senior Strategy Consultant to join a remote-first team serving clients across South Africa, including the Free State region. You will drive growth, sharpen competitive positioning, and deliver high-impact strategic insights from a distance.

You will lead market research, build data-driven business cases, mentor junior consultants, and guide clients through complex strategic challenges using digital collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or similar advisory role.
• Exceptional analytical skills, including financial modeling, market analysis, and strategic framework application.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, adapted for effective virtual interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning initiatives for clients, including market entry, competitive strategy, and growth planning.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend assessments to inform strategic recommendations.
• Develop data-driven business cases and financial models to support strategic decisions.
• Facilitate virtual workshops and client meetings, ensuring effective collaboration and consensus-building.
• Analyze organizational capabilities and operating models to identify areas for strategic alignment and improvement.
• Prepare and present compelling strategic proposals and final reports to senior client leadership via virtual platforms.
• Manage client relationships and project timelines effectively within a remote work setting.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants involved in remote engagements.
• Stay current with global strategic frameworks, economic trends, and emerging business models.
• Collaborate effectively with distributed teams using advanced collaboration technologies.

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Senior Strategy Consultant to join a remote-first team serving clients across South Africa, including the Free State region. You will drive growth, sharpen competitive positioning, and deliver high-impact strategic insights from a distance.

You will lead market research, build data-driven business cases, mentor junior consultants, and guide clients through complex strategic challenges using digital collaboration tools.