Internship, Business Development - Copenhagen

Location: København V, DK

Are you an analytical and business-minded student, and eager to learn more about strategy and business development in one of the largest FMCG companies in the Nordics? We are looking for a new team member to join us as an Intern in Strategy & Business Development in RoW, International Zone, at our Copenhagen-based office.

RoW is one of the largest commercial regions in the International Zone, playing a crucial role in Arla’s global strategy, generating close to EUR 700 million in revenue. RoW has a local presence with six subsidiaries or joint ventures in Australia, the Dominican Republic, Greece, Norway, Poland, and Spain; and a Distributor Sales division, based in Copenhagen, focusing on LATAM, Eastern and Central Europe, Indian Ocean, and Central and Southern Africa. Central functions such as Strategy & Business Development, Finance, HR, Sustainability, and Marketing are located in Copenhagen.

How will you make an impact
RoW’s Strategy & Business Development function operates within a matrix organization, providing exposure to both RoW’s commercial organization and Arla’s wider Strategy & Business Development community. This community is composed of ambitious, high-caliber individuals with backgrounds from top-tier management consulting firms (BCG, Bain & Company, Implement, Strategy&, EYP, and Accenture) and leading FMCG companies.

As an Intern, you will join RoW’s Strategy & Business Development function and play a key role in advancing our strategic agenda. You will support RoW’s leadership team with a wide range of high-impact responsibilities, including:

• Supporting delivery of critical strategic projects such as M&A opportunity assessments, due diligences, market attractiveness studies, and growth opportunity evaluations across our brands, categories and markets.

• Driving impact through executive support for our SVP, Head of Strategy, and the leadership team with the annual wheel, workshops and presentations to SVP, EVP and other senior stakeholders.
• Supporting the implementation of RoW’s strategic projects, including the formulation of governance set-up, KPIs, processes, and progress follow ups.

This internship offers an excellent opportunity to work on strategic projects with high impact on RoW’s business, providing ample development opportunities similar to those in the management consulting industry.

What will make you successful?

You are pursuing a university-level degree (bachelor’s or master’s) in business, economics, finance, or a related field, consistently ranking among the top of your class. Previous experience in strategy and business development or with other FMCG companies is considered an advantage but not a pre-requisite. Your competencies include:

• Strong problem-solving & analytical skills: Ability to break down complex problems, analyze quantitative and qualitative data, and develop insights to support strategic decision-making. An ideal candidate has experience in working with excel and can formulate basic formulas.
• Well-rounded communication & presentation skills: Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner, both verbally, and in writing, including PowerPoint.
• Structured & critical thinking: Ability to approach challenges with logical, structured thinking and offer innovative solutions that address both immediate and long-term business needs.
• Curiosity & eagerness to learn: Have a strong interest in strategy, business development and a natural curiosity to expand your knowledge and skillset.

Additionally, you are a true team player who actively contributes to fostering a positive and growth-oriented environment.

What do we offer?
You will join a team with a strong, collaborative culture, committed to supporting and empowering each other. You will actively contribute to fostering a winning culture within RoW and the broader Strategy & Business Development community.

Start date is typically after the summer break 2025; however, we are flexible and will cater to your practical internship requirements.

Application and contact

If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. We will review all incoming applications on an on-going basis. For additional information, please contact the hiring manager Hellen Franke, who is heading RoW’s Strategy & Business Development, via e-mail [email protected] or phone +45 91 31 92 06.

We have a purpose for Good
At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?

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