Cape Town Region: Strategic Growth Manager (Financial Services)

Strategic Growth Manager Location: Ideally Cape Town (head office based in Gardens) but ideal candidate can also reside in Johannesburg. Potion type: Full-time, permanent position. About the role Our client is seeking a Strategic Growth Manager to own and grow revenue across a portfolio of enterprise accounts. The role spans the full customer lifecycle: onboarding, value realisation, retention, and expansion using data, commercial rigour, and senior stakeholder engagement to deliver measurable outcomes. About the companyOur client is a fast-growing technology partner to large enterprises. They value high ownership, low-ego collaboration, and performance in a high-trust environment, and they work cross-functionally to deliver a best-in-class client experience. Responsibilities Own the enterprise client journey end-to-end: onboarding, value delivery, retention, and account development. Grow revenue through adoption, upsell, and cross-sell by analysing usage and commercial trends to spot and close gaps. Serve as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders; build multi-level, consultative relationships that drive alignment and outcomes. Champion product performance in client environments; remove blockers and embed best-practice implementation. Ensure service excellence: oversee SLAs, track tickets and escalations proactively, and coordinate timely resolution. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Legal, Support, Finance, Data, and Leadership to deliver a seamless client experience. What is on offer Base salary: R81,250R120,000 per month , aligned to level and experience. Commission: Details to be discussed in offer stage Equity: Details to be discussed in offer stage Growth & impact: autonomy to shape account strategy, visibility with senior leadership, and the chance to drive meaningful revenue outcomes. Requirements Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience. 5 years in management consulting, product management, investment/portfolio management, or a closely related field. Strong commercial acumen; connects business drivers to value and revenue outcomes. Analytical, data-driven decision-maker with solid problem-solving and project management skills. Confident engaging executive stakeholders; excellent communication, influence, and negotiation abilities. High-EQ relationship builder who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments. Nice to have: analytical/statistical background; familiarity with payments/e-commerce technologies and market trends. Logistics: willingness to travel as needed (up to ~30% of your time).