Strategy & Business Development Manager International Zone - Viby, Denmark

Would you like to shape major strategic decisions in a leading FMCG business, driving long-term value and sustainable success for Arla Foods? Are you passionate about working in a truly international organization alongside a high-performing team?

Arla Foods’ International Zone is seeking a Business Development Manager to join the head office team in Viby, Denmark. This role sits at the centre of our international business, supporting multiple regions and strategic projects. You’ll work with senior leaders to drive Arla’s future direction and deliver sustained impact across diverse markets worldwide.

How you will make an impact

As Business Development Manager, you have a unique opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders and colleagues around the world, supporting critical projects, enabling business transformation, and developing the future of Arla’s global markets. With analytical strength, drive, and ambition, you will help accelerate Arla’s growth agenda and impact businesses across our International Zone.

You will report to the Strategy & Business Development Director in International, and have a great opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of Arla while gaining end-to-end exposure to strategic topics, business planning, and high-priority cross-functional initiatives.

You will be a member of the Business Development team in International as well as our Strategy and Business Development community across Arla, which consists of highly skilled, ambitious people with exciting backgrounds and experience.

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 International Strategy & Business Development; identify key topics for the International Leadership Team to enable informed decisions and efficient execution
• Conduct research and synthesize insights; prepare impactful, executive-ready presentations and briefings
• Drive and facilitate the meeting cadence with the International Leadership Team (agendas, materials, minutes, and follow-ups) and coordinate workflows

Strategy development & execution:

• Drive the implementation of the Future28 Strategy; collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse market trends, identify growth opportunities, and shape initiatives with short- and long-term impact
• Develop project plans and business cases; set goals and KPIs, allocate resources, and define accountabilities
• Track progress and risks; coordinate stakeholders, remove roadblocks, and drive delivery against objectives

What will make you successful

To be successful in this role, you are independent, self-driven and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. With strong drive and a sharp problem-solving mindset, you challenge the status quo and craft ambitious, practical solutions. You gain energy from engaging with your team and 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:

• Some years of experience in management consulting or strategy development; alternatively, experience in a strategic or transformational role in an international company
• Solid educational foundation in Business Administration or a related field
• Strong strategy toolbox: business case development, structured problem solving, clear communication, and project/program management
• Excellent command of PowerPoint and Excel
• 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.