Givaudan is looking for a Strategy & Strategic Business Development Intern to join the small Global Strategic Initiatives Team within our Taste & Wellbeing Division. In this role, you'll be an integral part of a team that drives and monitors key strategic initiatives, providing you with a direct impact on our future direction.
What You'll Do
- Improve competitive landscaping and market understanding by conducting deep dives on selected companies and segments.
- Produce insight reports and identify strategic opportunities and recommendations.
- Support the team on various strategic initiatives and business development projects related to the Taste & Wellbeing 2030 Strategy.
- Monitor essential competitor movements and create a bi-monthly business development newsletter.
What We're Looking For
- Currently attending or recently finished a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Economics, Management, Finance, or a similar field.
- An interest in the fast-paced world of Strategy & Strategic Business Development within the Food & Beverage sector.
- Fluency in English.
- Good MS Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong analytical skills.
- A growth mindset and an open personality.
- High motivation and curiosity to learn various strategic business development approaches.
- Flexibility and the ability to work on several projects simultaneously, switching priorities on short notice.
Nice to Have
- An interest in research, company and market analyses, and project management; direct experience in these fields is a plus.
Technical Stack
- MS Office, with a focus on PowerPoint and Excel.
Team & Environment
You will join a small Global Strategic Initiatives Team that is part of the Taste & Wellbeing Division. You will work closely with Global Segment Management and other teams within the T&W organization, reporting directly to the Strategy & Business Development Director.
Benefits & Compensation
- Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
- A 40-hour working week with a flexible working model.
- Additional paid days off.
- Favorable pension fund contributions.
- Subsidized meals in the staff restaurant and a discounted catering offer.
- Access to a sport and leisure club with on-site amenities and showers.
- Discounts at the company shop.
- Free staff parking and a bike badge.
- Subsidized REKA vouchers and SBB half-fare travelcard.
- Worldwide private accident coverage and free choice of hospital.
- Additional family or education allowance, if applicable.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Kemptthal.
Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances, and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. Every day, your talent, innovative spirit, and determination will shape our future, making a positive difference to billions of people. We are Givaudan. Human by nature. You will work within an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive, collaborate, and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions, and divisions.
Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion, or sexual identity. We also provide a safe working environment, progressive working conditions, and are certified as an equal pay employer.
