Corporate Strategy Consultant

Accenture


Date: 1 day 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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