Director Corporate Strategy
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Zaandam - Netherlands
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Job Summary
Director Of Corporate Strategy
Shape the future of one of the worlds leading food retail groups by driving enterprise-wide strategy and this high-impact role youll work directly with senior leadership to define long-term direction unlock growth opportunities and deliver strategic initiatives that truly make a difference.
About Ahold Delhaize
Were Ahold Delhaize one of the worlds largest food retail groups. Together with our seventeen strong local retail brands in Europe the United States and Indonesia we share a passion for delivering great food value and innovations. By bringing ideas to the table and acting on them you help create a healthier tomorrow. Together we make better choices accessible for millions of people every day.
Your new team
As Director Of Corporate Strategy you will be joining our Strategy team at Group level. You will collaborate closely with Executive Committee members regional and functional leaders and cross-functional teams across our international organization.
Youll be part of a dynamic fast-paced and collaborative environment where strategic thinking meets execution and where your work directly influences the future direction of the company.
Key focus areas of your role
Drive Group strategy development and execution
You will lead the development of Ahold Delhaizes 45 year Group strategy cycle and ensure alignment across brands regions and functions. Youll connect strategic priorities with financial planning and drive execution through the annual strategic planning cycle.
Lead high-impact strategic initiatives
You will co-create functional strategies and lead enterprise-wide transformation programs that unlock growth and improve long-term profitability. You will ensure structured program management and guide teams toward successful delivery.
Shape strategic storytelling and insights
You will translate market consumer and competitor trends into actionable insights helping the organization adapt and stay collaboration with Investor Relations and Communications youll help craft compelling strategic narratives for external stakeholders.
Enable leadership decision-making and capability building
You will design and facilitate senior leadership workshops decision-making forums and strategic addition you will mentor team members and contribute to building a strong strategy community across the organization.
Whats in it for you
At Ahold Delhaize we create a caring culture where you feel safe and supported. Being part of our family of brands comes with cross-cultural teamwork international exposure and opportunities to grow across functions and geographies.
We value your well-being both at work and beyond and encourage a flexible hybrid way of working with meaningful in-office collaboration.
Plus:
- A gross annual salary in the range 108.000 - 120.000 EUR
- Attractive bonuses
- A first-rate pension plan
- 20 vacation days with the option to buy an additional 12.5 days
- Travel expenses or NS travel card
- A laptop and smartphone
- If needed an electric lease car
The ingredients you bring
We believe this role comes to life when you bring the following experience:
- 8 years of experience in strategy consulting within retail or a similar industry
- Proven track record in leading large-scale strategic programs with measurable business impact
- Strong experience working with senior stakeholders and managing multiple workstreams
- Advanced strategic thinking and ability to translate complex insights into clear recommendations
- Experience facilitating senior leadership workshops and decision-making processes
Aside from this a strong sense of ownership curiosity collaboration and a structured results-driven mindset will take you far.
Apply now!
Are you keen to join the Corporate Strategy team Even if you dont tick all the boxes but you still believe you have the personality and skills that make you a suitable candidate we strongly encourage you to reach out to us. Apply now via the button on this page or feel free to contact Damjan Bugarski Talent Acquisition Specialist via if you have any questions.
At Ahold Delhaize and our local brands we broadly define diversity as being inclusive of thoughts and skills generational differences LGBTQ gender race and ethnicity disabilities nationalities and more and we accept all people for who they are.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Ahold Delhaize is a global leader in supermarkets and e-commerce, at the forefront of sustainable retailing.
