Commercial strategy and insights lead

Ruwer; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruwer zoekt een Commercial Strategy & Insights lead om data om te zetten in strategische groeikansen. Je legt verband tussen performance data, markttrends en consumenteninzichten en vertaalt dit naar merk-, categorie- en innovatieplannen. Samenwerking met Sales, Business Development en Product Development is essentieel.

Je combineert analistische scherpte met commerciële visie en hebt 4–7 jaar relevante ervaring in FMCG/retail of een agentschap. Engels vloeiend, Nederlands sterk gewaardeerd.

Qualifications

• 4–7 jaar relevante ervaring.
• Sponsorbeleid: geen mogelijkheden; Nederlandse verblijfsvergunning vereist.
• Ervaring met markt-, categorie-, consument- en concurrentieanalyse.
• Affiniteit met merk-, categorie-, assortiment- en innovatiestrategie.
• Ervaring met prestatiemanagement en business case ontwikkeling.
• Sterke communicatieve en senior stakeholder management vaardigheden.
• Fluent Engels; Nederlands is een sterke meerwaarde.

Responsibilities

• Verbind interne prestatiegegevens met marktontwikkelingen en consumenteninzichten.
• Identificeer kansen en vertaal deze naar merk-, categorie- en innovatieplannen.
• Werk nauw samen met Sales, Business Development en Product Development als strategisch partner.
• Leid strategische sessies en ontwikkel business cases.
• Help bij het vormgeven van proposities en innovaties.
• Stuur het gebruik van AI en data-tools binnen commerciële strategie.

Skills

Strategisch denken

Commerciële mindset

Strategy consulting

Categorie management

Agency ervaring

Data-analyse

AI / data tools

Stakeholder management

Engels vloeiend

Nederlands gewenst

Job description

Vacature: Commercial strategy and insights lead

Locatie: Amsterdam

Uren: 40

Dienstverband: Vast / Permanent Job

From data to commercial growth.How do you turn data into more than insights? Into better decisions, stronger brands and new business? For our client we are looking for a Commercial Strategy & Insights lead who can translate complex commercial challenges into sharp strategies and tangible growth opportunities.

Wat ga je doen:

In this role, you connect internal performance data with market developments, consumer insights and competitive intelligence. You identify where the opportunities lie and translate them into brand, category, assortment and innovation strategies. You will work closely with Sales, Business Development and Product Development, acting as a strategic partner to both internal teams and senior client stakeholders. You will lead strategic sessions, develop business cases and help shape new propositions and innovation plans. You will also help drive the use of generative AI and data tools within commercial strategy and insights.

Wie zoeken wij:

We are looking for a strategically strong professional with 4–7 years of experience in areas such as strategy consulting, commercial strategy, category management or an agency environment, preferably within FMCG, beauty or retail. You combine commercial acumen with a sharp analytical mindset and know how to reduce complex challenges to their essence. You think ahead, spot opportunities others may miss and know how to turn insights into action.

Waar moet je aan voldoen:

• Strong strategic and commercial thinking
• 4-7 years of relevant experience
• We cannot provide a sponsorship for this role (Dutch residence permit is necessary)
• Salary expectation €4000-€5100 gross on fulltime base. (Depending on relevant experience)
• Experience in market, category, consumer and competitor analysis
• Affinity with brand, category, assortment and innovation strategy
• Experience with performance management and business case development
• A practical and forward-looking approach to AI and data
• Strong communication and senior stakeholder management skills
• Fluent English; Dutch is a strong advantage
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a drive to develop new business