Corporate Strategy Consultant

Accenture in South Africa


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Midrand, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
As a strategy consultant, you will be joining Accenture’s Corporate Strategy & Growth team where you will work side-by-side with management and the C-Suite at some of our biggest clients across multiple industries to find their next growth frontier in the age of AI.


  • Identify and shape new growth opportunities to enhance existing and generate new revenue streams – defining where to play and what to offer
  • Design and launch new businesses, products, services, and experiences that capture the business opportunities – shaping how to win and accelerating commercial results
  • Drive pricing and profit optimisation to create fuel for growth
  • Conduct strategic assessments to identify growth, efficiency, and competitive differentiation opportunities
  • Refresh corporate strategies and realign the organisation to cascade strategy and measure success – accelerate, amplify and sustain growth
  • Provide insights and strategic recommendations to help clients navigate complex industry landscapes and regulatory environments


  • Key Responsibilities:


  • Lead and support strategic projects from ideation through execution
  • Conduct market and primary research and analysis to define insights that inform strategic decision-making
  • Collaborate with clients to identify, shape and size growth opportunities and develop holistically designed solutions, connecting the front-end proposition to the back-end enablement
  • Develop business models, define the value drivers and create financial projections to support initiatives
  • Facilitate workshops and presentations for senior executives and stakeholders
  • Structure traditional consulting commercial constructs and shape new innovative commercial deals and partnerships
  • Assist in growing the business and team, through sales, team development, and recruiting efforts
  • Mentor and guide junior team members to foster their professional growth
  • Help build and nurture a culture of value and entrepreneurship within the Corporate Strategy & Growth team and broader Accenture consulting networks


  • Skills Required:


  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication, storytelling and presentation abilities
  • Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in value architecture, financial modeling and data analysis
  • Experience with strategy development and execution
  • Ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal teams


  • Must Have Experience:


  • Minimum of 3+ years of strategy consulting experience
  • Demonstrated success in delivering on client engagements and achieving results
  • Experience working with senior management and C-Suite executives
  • Designing and launching new businesses, products, services and experiences
  • Background in corporate strategy, growth strategy, business development, or a related field
  • Honours degree or higher preferred


  • Good to have:


  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Experience in launching something new
  • Business design and architecture skills
  • Design thinking experience


  • What's in it for you:


  • Opportunity to work with leading companies across various industries
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovative business practices
  • Career development and advancement opportunities within a global firm
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Access to extensive resources and support for personal and professional growth


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