Strategy Consultant - Growth & Innovation

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowance

Health and wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Strategy Consultant to join our Centurion team. The role focuses on identifying growth opportunities, building forward-looking strategies, and driving innovation for diverse clients.

You will work with senior leaders to shape expansion plans and new ventures. Ideal candidates have 6+ years in strategic consulting or business development, strong analytics, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, or business development.
• Proven track record in developing and executing growth strategies.
• Strong analytical skills in market sizing, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
• Develop growth strategies and innovation frameworks for clients.
• Evaluate potential new markets, partnerships, and business models.
• Collaborate with clients to design and implement innovation programs and new product development processes.
• Prepare strategic recommendations and present findings to C-suite executives in Centurion.

Skills

Market sizing

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MBA or Master’s degree in business

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and strategic Strategy Consultant to join their expanding team in Centurion, Gauteng . This role is centered on helping businesses identify and capitalize on new growth opportunities and foster a culture of innovation. You will work closely with senior leadership teams to develop forward-looking strategies, assess market potential, and design executable plans for expansion and new ventures. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven consultant to make a significant impact on the strategic direction of prominent organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities.
• Develop comprehensive growth strategies and innovation frameworks for clients.
• Evaluate potential new markets, partnerships, and business models for client expansion.
• Collaborate with clients to design and implement innovation programs and new product development processes.
• Prepare strategic recommendations and present findings to C-suite executives in Centurion .

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, or business development.
• Proven track record in developing and executing successful growth strategies .
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in market sizing, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, adept at engaging with senior management.
• MBA or a Master's degree in a relevant business discipline is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• Exposure to high-profile projects and diverse client portfolios.
• Flexible working environment, including a significant remote work allowance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs designed for consultants.