Senior Analyst New Markets Zwaagdijk-Oost • Action

(Full-time: 38 hours per week)

Are you excited about entering new markets and managing complex, cross-functional projects? Join our Real Estate team as a New Markets Analyst and be at the forefront of Action's ambitious expansion plans! As a crucial member of our international team, you will support the strategy and execution of our entry into new countries, ensuring our projects meet the highest standards of timeliness, efficiency, and effectiveness. If you're ready to shape the future of a fast-growing retail company, this role might be the perfect fit for you.

As a New Markets Analyst, you will:

• Support the development of new country market studies and of Action’s expansion strategy
• Work cross-functionally  across all our functions to prepare our entry into new countries 
• Manage the communication with the senior leadership team, preparing  key decisions for the Action’s Executive Board and providing progress updates 
• Continuously refine and improve our New Country Entry playbook, incorporating learnings to optimise future entries.

You will be part of the Action IHQ Expansion & Real Estate department, reporting directly to the Head of New Markets. Our team is pivotal in leading Action's strategic expansion initiatives, ensuring a cohesive and integrated approach to entering new markets across Europe.

You are a proactive, organised, and strategy-driven professional with a passion for growth and strong interest in retail. Your strong communication skills enable you to influence stakeholders at all levels, and you excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

• Academic degree and completed Master’s with at least 2 years of relevant experience in either strategy, consulting and/or retail expansion
• Proven project management skills, being able to handle multiple cross-functional topics, manage multiple stakeholders and support several projects simultaneously
• Experienced in problem-solving and adept at finding and proposing innovative solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experienced in preparing board-level presentations 
• Strong quantitative skills, including the ability to analyse datasets, identify trends and provide actionable insights
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
• Fluent in English (proficiency in another European language is a plus)

• Market-competitive salary based on a 38-hour work week.
• 24 vacation days with the option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Performance bonus (company & personal based).
• Extensive training and development opportunities through our Action Academy.
• A company car, laptop, tablet and mobile phone.
• 15% staff discount on purchases at Action.

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you come and work with us. We work hard to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,500 children worldwide who grow up in an SOS Children's Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 159 different nationalities? That we purchase 94% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton sustainably? And that almost all our stores only use energy-efficient LED lighting? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself. 

Take action and apply now!

The next steps:

1. Our recruiter will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible.
2. If shortlisted, you will be invited for a first interview.
3. Successful candidates will then take an online assessment.
4. A second interview will follow, where your assessment results will be discussed.
5. If we are a match, you will become our new colleague!

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at Action!