Business Development Analyst, Arla Foods Ingredients

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career in a dynamic, high-growth environment? Would you like to join a team of dedicated Business Developers and Strategists who are pivotal in shaping and propelling our company’s strategic direction on a global scale? Begin your journey with Arla Foods Ingredients, a global leader in whey ingredients, where ambition meets opportunity and collaboration thrives in the pulse of this growing industry.

How you will make an impact

Nurture impactful growth – and shape strategic impact. This position offers the opportunity to become part of our team of Business Developers and Strategists, working closely to drive future growth and business excellence at Arla Foods Ingredients. As an independent company within the Arla Foods Group, we live for innovation to maintain the position as the global leader in value-added milk-based ingredients. You will be instrumental in achieving our growth objectives and shaping the company's future.

This position is located in Aarhus, Denmark.

You will engage in projects that span the entire value chain conducting analyses and assessing opportunities that can advance our business in new markets and partnerships while influencing strategic decisions. Your role will involve:

• Collaborating on strategy development for Arla Foods Ingredients contributing to shaping the company’s direction and future
• Participating in the evaluation of new initiatives, conducting market analyses, and assisting in the creation of business plans
• Supporting the execution of strategic projects, including partnerships and joint ventures with a long term impact
• Assisting in the creation of business cases and investment proposals, and preparing strategic materials for meetings and presentations

As you gain experience and insight into our business, you will grow into a more independent contributor in developing and validating strategic opportunities.

What will make you successful

We are looking for a new colleague who can tick the below boxes:

• Master's degree in Business, Economics, or a related field. This could be your first role after graduation, or you could bring a few years of relevant experience within business development/consultancy – we will scope the role accordingly
• Exceptional analytical skills and a natural curiosity to explore unknown ground
• A strong interest in building rewarding relationships and challenging the status quo
• Ability to condense complex information into clear, high-quality decision proposals
• Excellent communication skills in English, enabling effective interaction across various stakeholders and levels within a global setup

Why Join Us?

By joining the Business Development team, you will be a part of a supportive and inclusive team that values collaboration, diversity and strategic thinking. We offer an environment that fosters growth & innovation, and impactful contributions, and like yourself, you will get colleagues that are motivated by contributing to shaping the future of a company that is committed to ‘powering nutrition for a stronger tomorrow’ .

Curious to join us?

We invite you to apply as soon as possible. Candidates will be continuously reviewed, and we will contact you upon thorough evaluation of you application. For further information, please contact Director, Business Development, Gorm Kristensen at +45 89 38 14 06

We look forward to your application and to welcoming you to our team!