Business Development Manager - Kruså Dairy

Arla Group; Kruså; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Group Kruså Dairy seeks a commercially minded Business Development Manager to connect strategy, people and execution at a fast-moving site. Working with the Site Director and leadership team, you will shape the dairy’s direction and ensure priorities and projects progress.

You will translate strategic ambitions into a clear business plan, build investment cases and drive cross-functional initiatives that improve site performance and sustainability, keeping stakeholders aligned.

Qualifications

• A relevant master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Strategy, Economics, Engineering or a related field
• Experience from management consulting, business development, finance or strategy, combined with a motivation to turn problem-solving into hands-on implementation
• A solid understanding of how to identify and create value in a production environment
• Experience from manufacturing, operations, Lean or Six Sigma is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic business planning process by gathering input across the site, challenging assumptions and translating priorities into a coherent short- and long-term plan for our product growth and innovation ambitions
• Turn strategy into execution by identifying, structuring and driving larger cross-functional projects that improve site performance and support Kruså Dairy’s ambitions.
• Build strong investment cases by aligning CAPEX, savings and improvement opportunities with the site leadership team, Finance and the central CAPEX stakeholders in Viby
• Support fact-based decision-making through clear analyses, business cases, presentations, performance insights and decision material for the Site Director and leadership team
• Create alignment and momentum by connecting stakeholders, communicating strategic priorities and following up on actions, milestones and value delivery across the project portfolio

Skills

Strategic mindset

Analytical skills

Structured working

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree in Finance

Master’s degree in Strategy

Master’s degree in Economics

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to turn strategy into action and create visible impact at the heart of a dynamic production site?

At Kruså Dairy, we are looking for a commercially minded and highly structured Business Development Manager who can connect strategy, people and execution. Working closely with the Site Director and the site leadership team, you will help shape the direction of the dairy and ensure that the right priorities and projects move forward.

If you enjoy the analytical and strategic side of consulting but want to get closer to implementation and see the results of your work, this could be the right next step for you.

How you will make an impact

As Business Development Manager, you will act as a trusted sparring partner and right hand to the Site Director. You will consolidate input from across the site, translate strategic ambitions into a clear business plan and create alignment on the initiatives that will deliver the greatest value. The environment is fast-moving, and priorities can change quickly, so your ability to bring structure, remain agile and keep stakeholders connected will be key.

Your main responsibilities will be to

• Drive the strategic business planning process by gathering input across the site, challenging assumptions and translating priorities into a coherent short- and long-term plan for our product growth and innovation ambitions

• Turn strategy into execution by identifying, structuring and driving larger cross-functional projects that improve site performance and support Kruså Dairy’s ambitions. Drive our sustainability agenda to reduce our CO2 footprint with innovation projects at our waste water plant or reducing energy consumptions of our production facility

• Build strong investment cases by aligning CAPEX, savings and improvement opportunities with the site leadership team, Finance and the central CAPEX stakeholders in Viby

• Support fact-based decision-making through clear analyses, business cases, presentations, performance insights and decision material for the Site Director and leadership team

• Create alignment and momentum by connecting stakeholders, communicating strategic priorities and following up on actions, milestones and value delivery across the project portfolio

The role is based at Kruså Dairy, where you will work closely with the Site Director, the site leadership team and key stakeholders across Arla, including Finance and CAPEX colleagues in Viby. While the role offers a high degree of independence, your success will depend on your ability to involve others, listen to different perspectives and create shared ownership of the site’s agenda. There is flexibility to balance time on site and working from home in line with business and team needs.

What will make you successful

We are looking for a person who brings a strategic and analytical mindset and enjoys turning complex information into clear priorities and practical actions. You are structured, curious and proactive, and you feel comfortable taking ownership while also involving others and valuing their perspectives. With a flexible and constructive approach, you navigate changing priorities and build trusting relationships through sound judgement, openness and clear communication. Besides this, we imagine that you bring

• A relevant master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Strategy, Economics, Engineering or a related field

• Experience from management consulting, business development, finance or strategy, combined with a motivation to turn problem-solving into hands‑on implementation

• A solid understanding of how to identify and create value in a production environment

• Experience from manufacturing, operations, Lean or Six Sigma is an advantage, but not a requirement

• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

What do we offer?

As our new Business Development Manager, you will work close to the strategic core of Kruså Dairy and influence decisions with tangible impact. The role offers broad exposure across strategy, operations, finance and continuous improvement, along with the autonomy to shape your agenda and support from the site leadership team and wider Arla network.

Would you like to join us?

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.