Strategy Consultant - Market Entry

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,339,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Engagement with C-level executives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Strategy Consultant to lead market entry initiatives for Mossel Bay and beyond in a fully remote, project-based contractor role. You will conduct deep market analyses, craft entry plans, and identify strategic partnerships to help clients enter new regions.

The role requires 8+ years of strategy, market research, or business development experience, MBA or Master’s degree, and a proven track record in market entry across industries and international markets.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, market research, or business development with emphasis on market entry.
• Proven success in developing and executing market entry strategies across diverse industries.
• Expertise in market analysis, competitive intelligence, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research and feasibility studies for new market entries.
• Develop detailed market entry strategies, including go-to-market plans and pricing strategies.
• Identify and evaluate potential strategic partners, distributors, and key stakeholders.
• Analyze competitive landscapes and regulatory environments in target markets.
• Provide strategic recommendations on product positioning, sales channels, and marketing approaches.
• Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies for market entry challenges.

Skills

Market analysis

Competitive intelligence

Financial modeling

Strategy consulting

Market entry

Education

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a seasoned Strategy Consultant with a focus on Market Entry strategies for businesses looking to establish a presence in new regions, including the Mossel Bay area and beyond. This fully remote role demands deep market analysis, competitive intelligence, and strategic planning capabilities. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive market entry plans, identifying strategic partnerships, and advising clients on navigating new market dynamics. This is a project-based contractor role offering significant autonomy and the chance to shape high-stakes business decisions for a variety of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth market research and feasibility studies for new market entries.
• Develop detailed market entry strategies, including go-to-market plans and pricing strategies.
• Identify and evaluate potential strategic partners, distributors, and key stakeholders.
• Analyze competitive landscapes and regulatory environments in target markets.
• Provide strategic recommendations on product positioning, sales channels, and marketing approaches.
• Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies for market entry challenges.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, market research, or business development, with a strong emphasis on market entry.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing market entry strategies.
• Expertise in market analysis, competitive intelligence, and financial modeling.
• Experience working across diverse industries and international markets.
• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant business or economics field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive contract rates commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact strategic projects.
• Direct engagement with C-level executives and decision-makers.
• Exposure to diverse global market challenges.