Graduate, Business Development

Company Description

Job Description
Would you like to kick-start your career and at the same time be a part of the ongoing development of a true retail success story? The Graduate Programme in Business Development is made to develop and grow some of JYSK’s future talented generalists and leaders by providing a framework for accelerated development.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
In Business Development we offer you the opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, where you get to develop both personally and professionally in an international and dynamic setting. Throughout the programme, we aim to match your skills and interests with projects that give you the right opportunities for personal development.

Furthermore, we offer you:

• A diverse job with exciting and challenging tasks that will offer a steep learning curve and valuable insight into a true international retail success story
• A chance to be part of a great team where we take pride in our work and strive to exceed expectations in everything we do, while having fun
• The possibility to network with your graduate colleagues through work-related and social activities
• A guaranteed position at JYSK within your specialised area, after a successful completion of the Graduate Programme

WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT
In Business Development, we work with real life business problems and drive high-profile projects that will ensure long-term competitive advantages in JYSK. Projects are closely aligned with our strategic objectives and spans across functional areas, addressing strategic, tactical, and operational levels. Recent projects have been within the areas of Customer Feedback, Assortment, Expansion outside Europe and Artificial Intelligence, to name just a few.

You will be enrolled in a two-year Graduate Programme, where you will actively take on a key role in our projects – both as part of a project team, and later as a Project Manager. You will be exposed to all levels of the organisation, as a member of the JYSK Executive Management Team typically sponsors our projects.

As a Graduate you will:

• Support on our main strategic projects in Business Development
• Drive projects that ensure that you develop relevant competencies
• Work with the management and specialists across many different business areas
• Cooperate with stakeholders at the head office in Aarhus, at the regional head office in Flensburg and get the chance to work with stakeholders across some of the 28 countries where JYSK operate

You will be involved in different tasks such as:

• Define project scope, drive fact-based analysis, develop and coordinate actionable plans and follow up on progress
• Prepare material and facilitate decision forums and meetings
• Participate in the on-going development of Business Development and our project management tool box

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING
To succeed in this role, you need a strong foundation in data analysis and know how to think strategically. Your ability to translate data into actionable insights and set a clear direction will be crucial. Your strong sense for business and your analytical mindset makes you a confident decision-maker, that thrive in an environment where you have a plan, until you make a new one. Furthermore, you can present your points in an easily understandable and convincing way.

In addition, you:

• Have finished or will soon finish your Master’s degree within business or similar
• Have 1-2 years of experience from a relevant full-time or student job
• Are a fast learner who can quickly understand new business areas, which enables you to participate in discussions with fact-based arguments
• Are comfortable collaborating with stakeholders on all levels of an organisation and from different cultures
• Are trustworthy and able to establish good relations with key stakeholders

Qualifications
Additional Information
IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!
Start will be 2nd of September 2024. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Project Manager Pernille Skov Nielsen at [email protected] or at +45 28 34 60 80.

Send us a brief application with your CV in English, by clicking “I’m interested” no later than Wednesday 15th of May 2024.

ABOUT US
We believe that our employees are key to our success going from one store in 1979 to more than 3,300 stores worldwide today. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing within JYSK, and we also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behaviour and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in delegation and freedom with responsibility.

JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

For more information, please visit our career page.