Strategy Manager | Industrial Automation

Hays · Milano, Lombardia, Italia ·


Descrizione dell'offerta

Your New Company

Our client is a leading international group in the intralogistics automation sector , specializing in the design and sales of forklifts, warehouse equipment, and automated systems.

The group operates with multiple brands across various market segments, with a presence in over 100 countries, consolidated revenues of more than €8 billion, and over 30,000 employees.


Your New Role

Reporting to the CEO of the brand experiencing the fastest market expansion, we are looking for a Strategy Manager.

The role will support the CEO (a German speaker) in designing and implementing various company projects, primarily focused on salesforce effectiveness , such as:


  1. go-to-market strategy;
  2. market sizing;
  3. channel partnerships;
  4. pricing strategy;
  5. product portfolio redefinition…


...but also initiatives, always on a medium-to-long-term basis, related to the cost-efficiency side of the P&L, such as:

a) supply chain optimization;

b) Industry 4.0 implementation;

c) digital transformations.


The underlying activities naturally require:


  1. the ability to collect , process, and present complex data and scenarios;
  2. project management skills;
  3. leadership skills, both with the CEO and with other directors and internal/external stakeholders;
  4. the ability to work in an international context (production in Asia, HQ in Germany, with a focus on Italy).


What You'll Need to Succeed

  • 3-5 years (but we won't rule out 2 to 8 years) of experience at a "top strategy firm" .
  • Experience, ideally, in industrial automation or, more generally, in the manufacturing sector (we will not consider candidates from the financial services industry).
  • Experience with projects related to sales effectiveness and/or cost-efficiency as described in the "Your New Role" section.
  • English proficiency level of C1 or higher; German is a nice to have.
  • Flexibility in adapting to different company moments.


Job Location

  • North-West Milan
  • Travel Percentage: Limited, but we may ask you to accompany the CEO on various business trips.
  • Smart Working: 40%


Salary and Benefits

The salary package and classification will depend on actual experience and starting values.

However, we anticipate a salary package consisting of a fixed component (€60-80k, indicative) , a variable component, and any additional benefits that can be negotiated.

Candidatura e Ritorno (in fondo)