Senior Associate, Strategy & Corporate Development

sennder GmbH; Milano; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

sennder is Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder driving AI-first transformation across the CEO Office in Milan or Berlin. The role reports to the VP, Strategy & Corporate Development and collaborates with the Co-Founders and Executive Team to shape high-growth company strategy.

The Manager will co-create financial models, pitch decks, and strategic documents while orchestrating cross-functional programs and liaising with board members and investors. Milan/remote or Berlin options.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills with ability to translate them into actionable insights.
• Experience in quantitative modeling and financial analysis is a must.
• Proven track record leading strategic, cross-functional projects.
• Strong bias toward action and results orientation.
• First-hand experience leading small teams is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS-Office and AI-first ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Drive identification, conceptualization, and execution of key priorities to advance strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with CEO and Executive Team delivering tangible results from concept to implementation.
• Lead an AI-first transformation program and strategic finance initiatives.
• Co-create business plans, financial models, pitch decks, and other strategic documents.
• Serve as liaison between the CEO and stakeholders including board members and investors.
• Prepare executives for key meetings, including board meetings and strategy offsites.
• Conduct market analyses and competitive research to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Quantitative modeling

Strategic leadership

MS Office

AI-first work methods

Job description

Manager, Strategy & Corporate Development | CEO office

Milan, Italy • sennder HQ Berlin

Office of the CEO

In office

Full-time

sennder is Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder. In a traditional industry, we are moving fast to digitize and automate all road logistics processes. We move trucks with courage and the power of data to unlock endless and sustainable capacity at exceptional quality.

We are a growing team looking for a Manager, Strategy & Corporate Development with strong quantitative skills to join our 'CEO Office' in Milan (Italy) or Berlin (Germany). Visa sponsorship is not possible.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Manager, Strategy & Corporate Development in the CEO Office, you will work on an exciting variety of strategic and operational topics. You will play an integral role within the CEO Office team, collaborating closely with sennder's Co-Founders, CEO and the entire Executive Team. Reporting to the VP, Strategy & Corporate Development and working alongside peers with Consulting and Banking background, this position offers a unique opportunity to gain a 360° view of high-growth company operations while actively contributing to addressing the most critical challenges in collaboration with internal and external senior leaders. Additionally, the role presents opportunities for future development within various departments (especially Strategy, Commercial or Finance teams).

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL…

• Drive the identification, conceptualization, and execution of key priorities, to advance sennder’s strategic objectives and cross-functional projects
• Collaborate closely with sennder’s CEO and Executive Team, delivering tangible results from project conception through to implementation
• Be a driving force in orchestrating a company-wide AI-first transformation program as well as strategic finance programs to create lasting impact and ensure sennder’s sustained market leadership
• Co-create comprehensive business plans, financial models, pitch decks, and other strategic documents
• Serve as a liaison between the CEO and various stakeholders inside and outside sennder (e.g. board members and investors), ensuring clear communication and alignment on priorities
• Support sennder’s executives in maximizing their efficiency by preparing key meetings, including board meetings and strategy offsites
• Steer market analyses and competitive research to identify growth opportunities

PREFERABLY YOU HAVE…

• 3+ years of experience navigating challenging and fast-paced environments, preferably at a top-tier management consulting firm, transaction advisory firm, or investment bank (or equivalent)
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to translate them into actionable insights; experience in quantitative modeling and financial analysis is a must
• Demonstrated track record of leading strategic, cross-functional projects or initiatives, ideally large-scale transformation or post-merger integration programs, steering multiple different stakeholders
• Strong bias towards action and results-oriented mindset, with a strategic plan to achieve objectives
• First-hand experience leading small, high-performing teams (1-3 team members) is a plus
• Proficiency in use of MS-Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and AI-first ways of working

ABOUT SENNDER

sennder is moving trucks with the power of data to unlock endless and sustainable capacity at unparalleled quality. Through our proprietary transportation operating system, built by our in-house tech teams, we not only connect shippers to our fleet of thousands of trucks, but also improve how they move products in sustainable, cost-efficient, and transparent ways - making the logistics industry fit for the future. In a traditional industry, we’re growing and moving fast to digitally automate all road logistics processes.

We are building a curious team that is driven by an ambitious desire to solve the toughest logistics puzzles. What others may consider uncertainty, we see as an opportunity to learn and be proactive. We invite you to go on this journey with us and be part of one of Europe’s inspiring growth stories as we fast-forward road logistics into digitalization. Get to know us, our culture, green business, funding history, and more on our blog here.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

At sennder, we want to maximize the individual potential of all employees and reinforce an inclusive culture and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a team. In addition to humility, we value commitment, team spirit and respect to build fruitful collaboration across teams. Learn more about who we are on our career site.

• Fast growth scale-up with an international team of >1,000 people and 70+ nationalities. With English as our common language, we are able to work together
• Learning and development opportunities on the job and through conversations with your manager
• Various opportunities to connect with colleagues, formally and informally, digitally or in‑person, through regular team events, company get-togethers, and partnership events with other companies and local organizers
• Office first work model (three days a week) where you seamlessly merge virtual productivity and in-office collaboration with your colleagues
• When in the office: unlimited snacks, drinks, and fruits

We value humility and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply, even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives our innovation and we offer a collaborative, dynamic, and international work environment. Just be yourself. We are excited to meet you and for you to join us in shaping the future of the logistics industry in Europe.