Student Assistant, RoW Distributor Sales  - Copenhagen

Are you ready to jump start your career in Business Development?  

We’re looking for a proactive and business-oriented Student Assistant to join our Rest of World Distributor Sales team in Copenhagen Carlsberg Byen. If you’re passionate about strategy, business development, data analysis, and market execution—and eager to help bring our strategy to life—this role is for you. 

How will you make an impact?

You’ll support the RoW Distributor Sales team with business development, market execution, and performance tracking, helping them turn strategy into concrete execution across markets. By working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you will translate research and data into clear recommendations and materials that help drive decisions and deliver results. In this role you will:

• Support strategic projects and business development initiatives that drive our Rest of World Distributor Sales agenda 
• Conduct business and market research to identify trends, risks and opportunities 

• Analyze sales, financial, and market data and convert insights into concrete recommendations and actions

• Assist in creating elements of our strategy and bring them to life (e.g. how to engage with partners, business planning,  performance management and monitoring) 

• Develop and update presentations, proposals, and decision materials for management and key stakeholders

• Prepare reports and summaries on business development activities and performance metrics 

What will make you successful

We are looking for a curious, proactive student with a strong interest in business development and strategy. You thrive on turning data into clear stories and are comfortable collaborating across teams to get things done. Further we assume that the perfect candidate are/have:

• Currently a bachelor student pursuing a master’s degree in Business, Economics, Communications, or a related field 

• Hands-on experience in business development and strategy is preferred 

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities 

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities 

• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with BI tools is a plus 

• Analytical skills with the ability to conduct research and analyze data to derive actionable insights 

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn 

• Part-time availability with a flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments 

What do we offer?
You’ll join a collaborative team with a high degree of trust and impact. Expect a steep learning curve, exposure to commercial strategy and execution across diverse markets, and colleagues who are committed to helping you succeed. At Arla, we invest in your development and offer a supportive culture where you can grow and contribute to meaningful work that benefits our farmer-owners, customers, and consumers worldwide.

Would you like to join us? 
If you want to seize this exciting opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until right candidate is found. If you have any relevant questions before applying, please write to Senior Commercial Project Manager, Nick Jørding, on nijoe@arlafoods.com

 Shape the Future of Dairy 

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future. 

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry. 

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