Job Description

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This is a remote position.
A leading marketing company is needing a Remote Part-time Marketing Strategist , 4-6 hours per month on a project by project basis to support the strategic development of small start-up / growing companies. This role is ideal for a seasoned strategist who combines strong business acumen, preferable marketing agency experience, and the ability to design practical growth pathways for SMEs. The strategy would form part of a Supplier Development business support programme.
Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic discovery and analysis of the company's current operations, service offering, competitive landscape, and growth potential.

• Develop a simple, comprehensive 5-year vision (where possible), and 12-24 month business strategy, including commercial structure, growth plans, operational optimisation, and strategic priorities.

• Create simple, aligned brand and marketing strategies, tailored to company objectives, positioning, (and long-term scalability where possible).

• Identify opportunities for revenue growth, service innovation, market expansion, and operational improvement.

• Facilitate online strategic workshops, planning sessions, and stakeholder discussions.

• Provide high-level business advisory input on additional companies as required, supporting the Director with growth challenges across the portfolio.

• Produce clear strategic documentation, frameworks, and recommended action plans.

• Offer continuity support post-programme (optional), enabling companies to connect with the strategist beyond the six-month programme.

Requirements

• Proven track record operating as a Business Strategist, ideally with experience working across multiple SMEs.

• Preferred: Previous experience running or owning a marketing agency or holding a senior strategic leadership role within one.

• Strong expertise in business strategy, organisational growth, and commercial planning.

• Deep understanding of brand strategy, marketing strategy, and market positioning.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.

• Ability to design clear, actionable strategies that can be implemented by internal teams.

• Confident in leading senior-level discussions, workshops, and strategic consultations.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Comfortable working as an independent consultant in a fully online environment (with the option for in-person meetings if based in Jhb). (Most of these companies are rurally-based)

• A seasoned strategist with both commercial and marketing expertise.

• Someone who has successfully run their own marketing agency and understands the inner workings of agency environments.

• A consultant able to operate across diverse industries and contribute strategic insight to multiple companies.

• Pragmatic, solutions-driven, and able to guide businesses toward sustainable growth.

Benefits
Remote, flexible opportunity to support small SMEs

Skills Required