Strategic Market Entry Analyst — Growth & Impact

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Analyst for our client in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on market entry strategies, with close collaboration with senior consultants and clients.

You will conduct market research, analyze competition, build financial models, and help shape go-to-market strategies for new markets. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a proven ability to communicate complex findings clearly in client-ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or a related quantitative field.
• 1–3 years of experience in market research, business analysis, strategy consulting, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Excel for financial modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent research skills and the ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize complex information.
• Proficiency in presentation software (PowerPoint) to create clear and impactful deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in strategy consulting or market analysis is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research, including industry analysis, market sizing, and trend identification.
• Perform detailed competitive landscape analysis, identifying key players, strategies, and market shares.
• Develop financial models to assess market attractiveness, revenue potential, and profitability of market entry scenarios.
• Support the development of market entry strategies, including go-to-market plans and business models.
• Analyze regulatory environments and potential risks associated with market entry.
• Prepare client-ready presentations and reports summarizing research findings and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with project teams to synthesize data and contribute to strategic insights.
• Assist in client meetings and workshops, presenting analytical findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel modeling

PowerPoint

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Analyst for our client in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on market entry strategies, with close collaboration with senior consultants and clients.

You will conduct market research, analyze competition, build financial models, and help shape go-to-market strategies for new markets. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a proven ability to communicate complex findings clearly in client-ready