Senior Strategy & Business Development Manager, International Zone - Copenhagen, Denmark - København - ref. z96586119
Arla Foods’ International Zone – covering our high-potential “Rest-of-World” (RoW) region – is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to join our Copenhagen-based team. This is a unique opportunity to partner directly with senior leadership, influence high-stakes decisions, and help shape the future of a global leader in FMCG.
How you will make an impact As Senior Business Development Manager, you will serve as a key strategic sparring partner and thought leader to the SVP and regional Leadership Team, working at the heart of diverse emerging and established markets.
With analytical strength, drive, and ambition this is an exciting opportunity to help accelerate Arla’s growth agenda and deliver sustained impact across our complex and fast-changing operations. Henrik Due Tranberg, Head of International Strategy & Business Development, In this role, you will contribute to the strategic direction of Arla while gaining end-to-end exposure to our business operations.
You will report to the Business Development Director in International and have a dotted line to the Head of the region/SVP of Arla RoW. You will be a full member of the regional Leadership Team and will also be part of the International Business Development team as well as our Strategy and Business Development community across Arla, which consists of highly skilled, ambitious people with strong consulting backgrounds.
Our Strategy and Business Development team has significant opportunities to truly impact our business, as we are working on the most critical strategic projects across the value chain, such as defining future growth areas or category strategies.
Furthermore, we drive a strong developmental focus on our team members’ skills and career development journeys. Your areas of responsibilities will be: Executive advisory & support: Act as a trusted advisor to the Head of the region/SVP and RoW Leadership Team, helping them make informed decisions and manage workflows efficiently Conduct research and prepare impactful, executive-ready presentations and briefings Drive and facilitate the meeting cadence (agendas, materials, minutes, and follow-ups) Strategy development & execution: Drive the implementation of our Future28 Strategy through the annual business planning process Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse market trends, identify growth opportunities, and develop strategic initiatives for short- and long-term impact Be proactive in developing project plans, setting goals, allocating resources, and driving progress to meet our objectives What will make you successful We are looking for an independent and self-driven person, who thrives in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
Highly driven and a strong problem-solving mindset, you challenge the status quo and shape ambitious, practical solutions. You gain energy from engaging stakeholders across the organization and collaborate effectively across functions and seniority levels.You are assertive, willing to speak up, and comfortable challenging senior leaders when needed. Besides this, we imagine that you bring: Several years of experience in management consulting or corporate strategy; alternatively, experience as a strategy manager/lead in an international company Strong academic foundation in Business Administration or a related field Robust strategy toolkit: business case development, structured problem solving, clear communication, project and program management Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills Fluency in English What do we offer At Arla, you’ll join a purpose-driven, global FMCG leader dedicated to sustainable business – and developing stronger people for a stronger planet.
We invest in our people, foster professional development, and promote from within. Our collaborative culture empowers you to make a tangible impact and grow your career. Would you like to join us? If you are excited to shape the future of dairy with us, please apply as soon as possible.Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. For questions, please contact Head of International Strategy & Business Development, Henrik Due Tranberg at HEDUJ@arlafoods.com. Ansættelsestype: Permanent Hjemmearbejde: Not disclosed Ugentlig arbejdstid: Full-time Apply 5 af 5 stjerner 1.039 of Arla Foods’ employees have evaluated Arla Foods on Jobindex