Hi, we are Ahold Delhaize, a global family of caring brands
Helping people eat well, save time, and live better. That is what Ahold Delhaize (55m weekly customers, 413k colleagues) stands for. As one of the world’s largest and most forward-thinking food retail groups, our global family of local brands creates inspiring shopping experiences. Whether people shop at brick-and-mortars, prefer quick pick-ups, or opt for the convenience of ordering online, Ahold Delhaize delivers. 

We are growing our business quickly but responsibly. We advocate and accelerate sustainable retailing, responsible sourcing, supporting local communities, and helping customers make healthier choices in a world in transition. That requires the courage and wholeheartedness to have convictions and stand up for what we believe in. It also takes a growth-hacking mindset: tomorrow’s opportunities call for tomorrow’s skills. But most of all, it requires us to be there for the people and communities we serve. #daretocare
 
Dive wholeheartedly into these key responsibilities

• Define the corporate strategies across our brands in Europe and the United States.
• Developing effective strategies, driving eCommerce and omnichannel growth, and overseeing a multi-billion euro multinational business.
• Play a significant role in the development and communication of Ahold Delhaize's enterprise corporate strategy to management, boards, and retail brands.
• Actively participate in the core transformation towards digital and omnichannel strategies, navigating a complex organization and identifying growth opportunities.

As Strategy Manager, your primary responsibility will be to lead and implement the corporate strategy for both Europe and the United States. This involves developing effective strategies, driving eCommerce and omnichannel growth, and overseeing a multi-billion euro multinational business. Additionally, you'll contribute to the development, execution, and communication of Ahold Delhaize's enterprise corporate strategy. This will involve working closely with the management and supervisory boards, executive committee, and all retail brands under the Ahold Delhaize umbrella.

A key aspect of your role is to drive the core transformation towards digital and omnichannel strategies within Ahold Delhaize. This means staying abreast of market trends and commercial developments that may impact the business. You will be responsible for the planning cycle, reviewing strategies across different regions and brands, and identifying new business opportunities to foster growth in the digital-first landscape.

Your role also involves aligning these strategic initiatives with the financial plan, ensuring seamless integration across all brands, regions, and functions. You will report to the VP and Global Head of Strategy, Digital Strategy, and Business Development. As part of your duties, you'll collaborate with various stakeholders, including Executive Committee members, senior executives from functional, regional, and brand teams, as well as key associates.

Navigating through a complex organization with diverse seniority levels, countries, languages, and cultures will be crucial. Therefore, possessing advanced diplomatic skills and the ability to communicate effectively at an executive level will play a significant role in your success in this position.
 

We welcome caring colleagues who have 

• A Master's degree in Economics or Business Administration.
• Approximately 5 years of work experience advising on (global) corporate strategies in either a consulting firm or the retail industry
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey complex strategic insights and the company's strategy at an executive level.
• Strong logical structuring skills, adept at problem decomposition and solutioning.
• Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, demonstrating the willingness to take on new roles and responsibilities.
• Experience in project management, with the ability to handle key stakeholders and workstreams.
• Proficiency in developing and executing senior leadership meetings and workshops.
• Skilled in creating quantitative analysis and financial models using Excel.
• Familiarity with conducting external research and conducting interviews with both external and internal stakeholders. 

At Ahold Delhaize and our local brands we define diversity broadly, seeing it as 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.
 

This is how you keep growing 
Ahold Delhaize is growing enthusiastically, but sustainably. If we can grow while having a more positive impact on people or our planet, we’re going for it. We encourage all of our 413,000 colleagues to share this attitude on a personal level, so opportunities to master new skills and expand your capabilities are a given. And because we’re a global family of brands, finding your next challenge comes (almost) as naturally as calling an actual relative. We #daretocare for our people at all levels. 

What that translates to in this role?

• A great annual salary with a very rewarding incentive plan
• A first-rate pension plan with a personal contribution of just 4.7%
• The development and career prospects you associate with a global player: best-in-class coaching, well-constructed growth paths and international, cross-brand career options
• 20 vacation days, supplemented by a personal budget: take an additional 12.5 days off, opt for discounts, or simply take the cash
• Flexible working hours: We foster a vibrant culture by balancing in-person connections and cross-functional collaboration. Therefore, we ask you to ensure you spend at least 50% of your working time each month at the office.
• A laptop and a smartphone
• NS business card and discounts on health insurance and groceries
• The chance to drive meaningful change – healthy, affordable, sustainably produced food matters – on a truly global scale 
• Membership in a diverse community that wholeheartedly embraces courage, inspires growth, and dares to care

Dare to care and grow with us? 
We look forward to teaming up! Virtually and at your home away from home: our vibrant HQ, right next to Zaandam station. Want to know more before you hit the Apply button? Michel Spiering (Talent Acquisition Partner) will gladly talk you through the position at michel.spiering@ah.nl / +31610458992