Strategic Growth Lead - Remote Management Consulting

Placements24; Randburg; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Learning & development opportunities

Conferences

Virtual training

Specialized workshops

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Remote Management Consultant specializing in Strategy & Growth to join their fully remote workforce. You will guide clients through strategic planning, market entry analysis, and business model innovation, delivering results from anywhere.

The ideal candidate has an MBA or Master’s degree and 8+ years in management consulting, with a proven ability to lead remote client engagements, mentor junior staff, and drive growth initiatives in a remote-first culture.

Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Marketing, or related field.
• 8+ years in management consulting, strategy development, or corporate strategy roles with growth focus.
• Proven success in developing and implementing growth strategies for clients.
• Expertise in market analysis, competitive intelligence, strategic planning, and business model innovation.
• Proven ability to lead client engagements and manage relationships remotely.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding remote communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote-first culture; data analytics and market intelligence tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of strategic growth initiatives for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and opportunity assessments to identify growth avenues.
• Develop comprehensive business strategies, including market entry plans, product development, and partnerships.
• Facilitate remote strategy workshops and planning sessions with client leadership teams.
• Advise on business model innovation and digital strategy integration to fuel growth.
• Manage client engagements remotely, ensuring timely delivery of strategic recommendations.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants in strategic analysis and client engagement best practices.
• Develop thought leadership and best practices in strategy and growth for a remote environment.
• Contribute to business development by identifying and pursuing new client opportunities.

Skills

MBA

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Remote leadership

Client engagement

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Time management

Education

MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

Data analytics tools

Market intelligence tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Remote Management Consultant specializing in Strategy & Growth to join their fully remote workforce. You will guide clients through strategic planning, market entry analysis, and business model innovation, delivering results from anywhere.

The ideal candidate has an MBA or Master’s degree and 8+ years in management consulting, with a proven ability to lead remote client engagements, mentor junior staff, and drive growth initiatives in a remote-first culture.