Working Student Corporate Development (m/f/d)

Intern / Student, Part-time · Reinbek

Role description

As our Working Student in Corporate Development, you will support the team in driving strategic initiatives that shape the future of our company. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategy execution, organizational alignment, international expansion and project management. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to high-impact projects while developing your skills in corporate strategy and business growth.

Your Mission

Strategy & Execution

Assist in researching industry trends, competitor analysis, and preparing presentations for strategic planning.
Support our the strategy process, track and report progress on key initiatives to ensure alignment with company goals.

International Expansion

Conduct market research and feasibility studies for global growth opportunities.
Assist in evaluating market entry strategies and localisation requirements.

CRM & Sales Excellence

Maintain and optimize our CRM system to enhance sales performance and customer insights.
Analyze sales performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements.

Organizational Alignment

Support internal communication efforts to ensure company-wide understanding of strategic priorities.
Drive adoption of collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence) and enable cross-team knowledge sharing.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s oder Master’s program (Business, Economics, or related field)
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Skilled in data analysis and visualizations
Proven problem-solving skills
Strong written/verbal communication skills
Fluent in German and English

Preferred Qualifications

1+ internship in consulting, corporate strategy, or sales operations
Experience with CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot), Confluence, or Power BI
Participation in case competitions or strategy-focused student organizations

Why you'll love working here

Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies
Flexible working hours and home office options
Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth
Regular company events such as summer party, Christmas party
Paid team dinners or activities for each team twice a year
Free parking right outside the door
Perks and benefits: JobRad, subsidized lunch, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, free language courses and discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
Fresh fruit, free drinks and snacks in the office

Our Process

Initial Screen with the Recruiter
Technical Interview with the Hiring Manager
Challenge onsite

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About us

At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.

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