Senior Business Development Manager for Arla SE - Stockholm

Would you like the opportunity to influence major strategic decisions in a leading FMCG business while ensuring execution to drive long-term value? Do you want to work in an international organization and be part of a high performing team? We are now looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to join Arla SE and act as the trusted advisor to the Market Head and member of the Arla SE leadership team.

How you will make an impact

In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of Arla SE while gaining end-to-end exposure to our business operations.

Your areas of responsibilities include

1. Executive support Work closely with Arla SE's leadership team to provide support in various areas such as conducting research, preparing impactful presentations, and effectively managing the meeting cadence. Act as a trusted advisor to the Market Head, and help the leadership team make informed decisions and manage their workflow efficiently.
2. Strategy development Drive the implementation of our Future28 Strategy through the annual business planning process and collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze market trends, identify growth opportunities, and develop strategic initiatives to create short- and long-term impact. This includes developing project plans, setting goals, allocating resources, and driving progress to meet our objectives.

You will report to the Strategy & Business Development Director in Europe and have a dotted line to the Market Head in Arla SE. You will be a full member of the Arla SE Leadership Team and will also be part of the European Business Development team and Strategy community, which consists of high-caliber people with e.g. top-tier consulting backgrounds.

What will make you successful

We are looking for someone who ideally has consultancy or business development experience combined with a solid educational background probably within Business Administration. In order to be successful in this role we believe that you have a strong strategy consulting toolbox (e.g. business case, structured problem solving, communication, project and program management skills). Furthermore, you have excellent command of PowerPoint and Excel and the ability to communicate confidently in both Swedish and English.

As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will need to be independent, self-driven and thrive working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment. Your level of drive lies far above average, and your problem solving skills enables you to challenge the status quo and come up with ambitious solutions. At the same time, you get your energy from engaging with your team and stakeholders throughout the organization. As a team player, you are ready to collaborate across functions and levels of seniority. Finally, you are assertive and daring to speak up and challenge senior leaders when the need arises.

What do we offer

We're committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. You willl join a market leader who produces nutritious household brands with a focus on health and inspiration to consumers, customers and society.

Arla Foods has collective agreements, and we always ensure to offer good and competitive working conditions. In addition to that, safety and working environment are our top priorities, which is why we, among other things, conduct random drug and alcohol tests.

Application and contact

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, and we will close the job opening once the right candidate has been found.

For additional information, please reach out to Louise Albrecht Talent Acquisition Partner SE at lagel@arlafoods.com. Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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