How you’ll make your mark

Your main tasks in this role are:

• In your role, you are responsible for developing and leading ALDI Süd’s strategic growth plan and global expansion strategy 
• Your tasks include developing market entry and growth strategies for both existing and new markets, as well as for other market verticals
• You are responsible for preparing comprehensive market studies, research, and strategy plans 
• Evaluating investment opportunities and shaping deal strategies and tactics globally belong to your core duties
• You conduct in-depth research and analysis of markets, industries, and potential acquisition targets
• Creating comprehensive business cases, including assessing strategic fit, operational impact, and potential synergies, is part of your daily work
• You are executing market development/entry strategies, as well as impactful M&A transactions within grocery retail and other sectors
• You build and supervise the creation of detailed market and financial models using various valuation techniques (e.g., DCF, multiples)
• Coordinating and executing due diligence activities with internal experts, ALDI countries, and external advisors is a key responsibility
• Project management and managing internal and external stakeholders throughout all project phases forms an essential part of your role
• You collaborate closely with colleagues across the ALDI Süd Group and external partners, including consultants, investment banks, and other advisors

Your profile

The requirements of the role include:

• You hold a university degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
• You have 5-7 years’ relevant experience in strategy consulting, M&A, corporate finance, business development or similar
• Top-tier consultancy experience in retail, especially in market studies, commercial due diligence, M&A and global expansion strategies is highly valuable
• Your analytical skills cover both quantitative and qualitative market research, as well as financial modelling (including DCF and multiples) 
• You are a strategic thinker who prepares clear business cases and decision-making materials for senior stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is part of your skill set; experience with data visualisation tools like SAP, Tableau, Power BI, or ThinkCell is advantageous
• You communicate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and cross-border stakeholders, maintaining trust and collaboration
• Your work style is organised, detail-oriented, and results-driven, with strong commercial awareness and discretion

A career that benefits You

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

Remuneration

Gross annual salary starting from € 104.300*

*willingness to overpay with appropriate qualifications

Place of work

Michael-Walz-Gasse 18d, 5020 Salzburg

Start of work

As soon as possible​

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