Sr.Consultant - B. Dev. & Strategic Growth (f/m/d)

Your main tasks in this role are:

• You’ll be leading ALDI Süd’s global strategic growth and expansion projects and initiatives Developing growth strategies for existing and new markets, market entry studies - as well as development strategies for other market verticals
• In your role you’ll be evaluating, developing, defining and deploying business models globally
• Preparing strategic and decision-making materials for internal stakeholders
• You’ll be evaluating investment opportunities across the grocery retail, and other sectors
• Executing M&A transactions, shaping deal strategies and tactics globally
• As part of your role, you’ll be conducting in-depth research and analysis of markets, industries, and potential targets
• Identifying relevant data sources to assess market and acquisition targets effectively
• Creating comprehensive business cases for potential investment opportunities, including strategic fit, operational impact, and potential synergies
• Building and supervising creation of detailed financial models
• You’ll be setting up and independently running PMO / Project Management activities
• Collaborating closely with divisions and teams across the ALDI Süd Group and external partners (including consultants, investment banks, and other advisors)

The requirements of the role include:

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
• 4-7 years of relevant experience working in top-tier in Strategy Consulting firm (e.g. McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Strategy&, Oliver Wyman, Kearney or similar) and/or Corporate Strategy / Business Development
• Experience in strategic expansion and investment opportunity identification in the grocery retail sector or similar consumer goods sectors
• Some M&A experience is beneficial (directly or through work with IBs), but not critical
• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in both quantitative (e.g., market modelling, financial modelling) and qualitative research
• Ability to conduct in-depth market and industry analysis, identify relevant data sources, and develop comprehensive business cases including operational/commercial impacts
• Strategic thinker who can craft clear, compelling insights and prepare decision-making materials for senior stakeholders
• Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and ThinkCell is strongly advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to build trust and maintain open, effective communication with cross border internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• High commercial acumen and discretion in handling confidential information
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and reliability in follow-through
• Results-driven with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to manage complex projects end-to-end
• Capacity to work with cross-functional teams and support post-merger integration activities
• Proficiency in English

Our benefits for you are wide-ranging:

• 6 weeks of annual leave every year for all
• A range of subsidised childcare support options
• Options to work remotely - from home or anywhere within Austria (up to 13 days per month), and from abroad (up to 30 days per year, selected countries)
• Mobile devices provided to enable flexible working
• Relocation support (including visas/permits, home search and moving allowance)
• Free and subsidised healthy food and drinks provided at work
• Subsidised public transport
• Bike leasing programme to save up to 20% on bike costs to encourage sustainable transport and improve affordability
• Discounts on a wide range of shopping in the categories like fashion, travel, sports and many more
• All the training you need to excel in your role
• Extensive personal and professional development
• High level of responsibility in a diverse and international business environment
• Collaboration with teams across border
• Private health insurance discounts
• Comprehensive wellbeing & (mental) health support
• On- site & online sports with Wellpass Membership

Gross annual salary starting from € 78.400*

• willingness to overpay with appropriate qualifications

Moserstraße 42, 5020 Salzburg

Start of work

As soon as possible

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