Strategy Manager

Stark Danmark A/S; København; On-site; DKK 672,000 - 970,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

International exposure

Job summary

STARK Group is seeking a Strategy Manager to join the Group Strategy & Business Development team, working with executive leadership and private equity owners on high-impact strategic priorities across Europe. Based at our HQ in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, you will contribute to value creation, performance acceleration, AI, M&A and large-scale transformation.

You will build the group-wide strategy, coordinate with local units, prepare actionable recommendations for senior management, and

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience as a strategy consultant or in a strategic role in a larger international company.
• Master’s degree in Strategy, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field with strong results.
• Bonus points for work experience in B2B distribution or logistics-friendly environments.
• Fluency in a Nordic language and English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end strategic work and support strategy updates and reviews.
• Build and monitor the group-wide strategy and initiative pipeline across Europe.
• Collaborate with local units to improve transparency on performance and value creation.
• Support value creation initiatives and strategic priorities as the company grows.
• Explore new strategic opportunities, including growth verticals and performance improvements.
• Work with Group Strategy peers on AI, sustainability, digitalisation and transformation topics.
• Prepare clear, actionable recommendations for senior executives and owners.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

International experience

Education

Master's degree in Strategy or related field

Job description

Strategy Manager at a PE-backed European Leader

Join a strong Group Strategy & Business Development team working directly with STARK's executive leadership and private equity owners on high-impact strategic priorities across Europe. At STARK Group, a leading B2B distribution platform of building materials with EUR 7.8bn sales and around 1,000 branches across the Nordics, Germany, Austria and the UK, strategy plays a central role in our continued growth journey.

As our next Strategy Manager, you will be involved in critical initiatives across value creation, performance acceleration, AI, M&A and large-scale transformation. You will work closely with executive management and CVC on some of STARK Group's most important strategic, commercial and transformation priorities, gaining hands‑on experience while helping shape the future direction of the business.

What you will be working with

• Driving end-to-end strategic work and supporting strategy update and review processes.
• Building and following up on the group-wide strategy and initiative pipeline to help the business deliver on targets and business plans.
• Working with local business units across countries to improve transparency around performance, value creation and key initiatives.
• Supporting value creation initiatives and strategic priorities as STARK continues its next phase of development.
• Exploring new strategic opportunities, including growth verticals and performance improvements.
• Working with peers in the Group Strategy office on high-impact topics such as AI, sustainability, digitalisation and the continued advancement of our distribution platform.
• Preparing clear, actionable recommendations for senior executives, the board and owners — and presenting them to senior stakeholders.
• Engaging with and learning from experienced strategy professionals, including former management consultants and investment bankers, across STARK Group’s European Business Development community.

You will be based at our HQ in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, working in an agile and well-functioning central team of six people alongside top executives, former management consultants, and specialists. Expect about 10-20 travel days per year.

This is a role for someone who wants to develop through exposure to senior stakeholders, complex business challenges and an international operating model - while contributing to our purpose of building the future by helping others build theirs.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years’ experience as strategy consultant in a top tier management consultancy or a relevant strategic role in a larger international company.
• A strong academic background such as a master’s degree in Strategy, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field with top results.
• Bonus points for work experience from the B2B distribution industry ideally with own stores and logistics setup or similar B2C business.
• Fluency in a Nordic language and English (German is a plus).
• The ability and motivation to balance analytical work in the “machine room” with discussions at senior executive level.

What’s in it for you?

This is a high-impact role in a growing international company where strategy is closely linked to the direction of the business. You will get a steep and rewarding learning curve, gaining hands‑on experience across strategic, commercial and transformation topics while working closely with senior decision-makers.

• Competitive salary and an attractive bonus scheme.
• Collaborative, down‑to‑earth environment where your input matters, and where we value both performance and work‑life balance.
• Based at our HQ in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen with an agile central team of six people.
• Expect about 10-20 travel days per year.

The role offers significant exposure to top management, experienced strategy professionals and an international business environment - making it a strong development opportunity for someone looking to build a career in strategy, business development, transformation or potentially broader leadership roles.

STARK Group is the leading business‑to‑business merchant and distributor of heavy building materials for the construction industry in Europe, serving professional builders from its +1,150 branches.

Our more than 20,000 employees across Germany, the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Austria, and Norway empower the construction industry with insights, product knowledge and sound advice.

The value of equal opportunity is embedded in the way we do business and retain talent groupwide.

We believe in the positive influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion on our work environment, performance, and relationships with customers and suppliers.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and perspectives, as we strongly believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our team.

STARK Group is committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030‑validated science‑based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°C.