Strategy Development Analyst

Are you ready to shape the future of the global logistics market?

Do you want to support strategic planning and development with global top management?

We are looking for someone who is ambitious, creative, and pragmatic. Does it sound like you?

Join our dynamic and inspiring team at the GLS Group HQ in Amsterdam as a Strategy Development Analyst. You CAN define the future of GLS.

Strategy Development Analyst
Base in Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Hybrid)

This is what your typical day looks like:

• Support the development of strategic directions to drive the GLS growth ambitions
• Analyse and evaluate critical business decisions and support the development and implementation of GLS’ strategic initiatives
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of markets and trends through reading reports, market research, data manipulation, and financial modelling and analysis
• Develop comprehensive industry, competitor, and trend analysis to allow effective strategic decision-making and implementation
• Identify new growth areas to invest in and translate them into growth opportunities
• Develop competitor profiles and battle cards and define a strategic response together with your strategic development team members
• Support various strategic projects across the organization

You check these boxes:

• 2-3 years of experience in strategy consulting and or in a project management environment
• At least Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• A good understanding of how to get things done in a large, matrixed organization
• The ability to quickly combine creative and pragmatic use of insight and data with attention to detail and to a high standard of quality
• The ability to identify important key messages quickly and present them concisely
• Engaging in networking and communication skills with a proactive hands-on mentality
• Ambition to grow into a senior strategy role in an international growing company
• Systematic thinker with data-driven mindset
• Fluency in English

You can expect:

• An international and dynamic working environment at the global HQ close to the top management
• A platform for an international career in an innovative, fast-moving, and high-growth environment with flat hierarchies, quick decision-making processes, and autonomy and innovation is encouraged
• Emphasis on personal and career development
• A team of committed, bright, and dependable colleagues
• A competitive salary and performance bonus agreement
• Up to 30 days of vacation
• Free catered lunch with a new menu every day
• A future-proof and dynamic industry that is characterized by growth

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Lokation: Amsterdam