Head of Strategy & Market Intelligence (m/f/d), Unterinn - Ritten

Head of Strategy & Market Intelligence (m/f/d) Role Overview The Head of Strategy & Market Intelligence will play a pivotal role in shaping the long‑term direction of the company within the dynamic FMCG confectionery sector. This leader will drive strategic planning, competitive intelligence, and market insights to support executive decision‑making and accelerate business growth and value creation. Acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Committee, the role combines analytical rigor, strategic vision, and strong business acumen to identify opportunities, anticipate market shifts, and guide the organization through complex strategic choices.  Key Responsibilities  Lead the end-to-end strategic planning process and the company’s top down strategic plan, defining long term priorities, growth pathways and value creation levers  Partner with senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives and measurable outcomes Develop strategic frameworks and business cases to support investment decisions  Evaluate new business opportunities, including portfolio expansion and strategic partnerships  Build and oversee a strong market intelligence function, ensuring continuous monitoring of category trends, consumer behaviours and competitive dynamics  Deliver high quality insights, scenario analyses and forecasting models to inform strategic choices and anticipate market disruptions  Conduct market sizing exercises to support strategic planning and innovation processes  Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, Finance, R&D and Supply Chain to ensure consistent strategic alignment across the organisation  Facilitate strategic workshops, executive discussions and alignment sessions  Present insights, recommendations and strategic narratives to the Executive Committee and Board with clarity and influence  Build, lead and mentor a high performing strategy and insights team  Foster a culture of analytical excellence, curiosity, and strategic thinking across the organisation  Your Profile   Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field  6 - 7 years in top‑tier strategic consulting (Manager/Senior Manager level) with strong FMCG exposure, or 10+ years in the strategy team of a leading FMCG company  Solid understanding of FMCG dynamics; confectionery experience is a plus  Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with proven ability to build business cases and market models  Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders and simplify complex topics  Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and guiding teams  Excellent communication and presentation skills   Excellent command of English; additional German and/or Italian skills are highly beneficial  What We Offer    An international company committed to responsibility for people and the environment  Training and development opportunities through the Loacker Academy   A structured onboarding program   Company cafeteria