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In a traditional industry, we are moving fast to digitize and automate all road logistics processes. We move trucks with courage and the power of data to unlock endless and sustainable capacity at exceptional quality.\nWe are a growing team looking for a Senior Associate, Strategy & Corporate Development with strong quantitative skills to join our team in Milan (Italy) or Berlin (Germany). Visa sponsorship is not possible.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nAs a Senior Associate, Strategy & Corporate Development, you will work on an exciting variety of strategic and operational topics. You will play an integral role within the CEO Office team, collaborating closely with sennder's Co-Founders, CEO and the entire Executive Team. Reporting to the VP, Strategy & Corporate Development and working alongside peers with Consulting and Banking background, this position offers a unique opportunity to gain a 360° view of high-growth company operations while actively contributing to addressing the most critical challenges in collaboration with internal and external senior leaders. Additionally, the role presents opportunities for future development within various departments (especially Strategy, Commercial or Finance teams).\nIN THIS ROLE YOU WILL…\nDrive the identification, conceptualization, and execution of key priorities, to advance sennder’s strategic objectives and cross-functional projects\nCollaborate closely with sennder’s CEO and Executive Team, delivering tangible results from project conception through to implementation\nBe a driving force in orchestrating the company-wide AI-first transformation program establishing an AI-first mindset and ways of working across functions and geographies (This is the key responsibility for this opportunity)\nCo-create comprehensive business plans, financial models, pitch decks, and other strategic documents\nServe as a liaison between the CEO and various stakeholders inside and outside sennder (e.g. board members and investors), ensuring clear communication and alignment on priorities\nSupport sennder’s executives in maximizing their efficiency by preparing key meetings, including board meetings and strategy offsites\nSteer market analyses and competitive research to identify growth opportunities\nPREFERABLY YOU HAVE…\n3+ years of experience navigating challenging and fast-paced environments, preferably at a top-tier management consulting firm, transaction advisory firm, or investment bank (or equivalent)\nExcellent analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to translate them into actionable insights; experience in quantitative modeling and financial analysis is a must\nDemonstrated track record of leading strategic, cross-functional projects or initiatives, ideally large-scale transformation or post-merger integration programs, steering multiple different stakeholders\nStrong bias towards action and results-oriented mindset, with a strategic plan to achieve objectives\nFirst-hand experience leading small, high-performing teams (1-3 team members) is a plus\nProficiency in use of MS-Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and AI-first ways of working\nABOUT SENNDER\nsennder is moving trucks with the power of data to unlock endless and sustainable capacity at unparalleled quality. Through our proprietary transportation operating system, built by our in-house tech teams, we not only connect shippers to our fleet of thousands of trucks, but also improve how they move products in sustainable, cost-efficient, and transparent ways - making the logistics industry fit for the future. In a traditional industry, we’re growing and moving fast to digitally automate all road logistics processes.\nWe are building a curious team that is driven by an ambitious desire to solve the toughest logistics puzzles. What others may consider uncertainty, we see as an opportunity to learn and be proactive. We invite you to go on this journey with us and be part of one of Europe’s inspiring growth stories as we fast-forward road logistics into digitalization. Get to know us, our culture, green business, funding history, and more on ourblog here.\nWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT\nAt sennder, we want to maximize the individual potential of all employees and reinforce an inclusive culture and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a team. In addition to humility, we value commitment, team spirit and respect to build fruitful collaboration across teams. Learn more about who we are on our career site.\nFast growth scale-up with an international team of >1,000 people and 70+ nationalities. With English as our common language, we are able to work together\nLearning and development opportunities on the job and through conversations with your manager\nVarious opportunities to connect with colleagues, formally and informally, digitally or in-person, through regular team events, company get-togethers, and partnership events with other companies and local organizers\nOffice first work model (three days a week) where you seamlessly merge virtual productivity and in-office collaboration with your colleagues\nWhen in the office: unlimited snacks, drinks, and fruits\nWe value humility and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply, even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives our innovation and we offer a collaborative, dynamic, and international work environment. Just be yourself. 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