The opportunity 

This role is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Join our Corporate Development & Transformation Team and drive meaningful impact by elevating our business development and corporate strategy to the next level. We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Senior Corporate Development & Transformation Manager (all genders) to spearhead strategic initiatives. You'll play a crucial role in establishing seamless collaboration throughout the whole organization, and support the group with managing cross-functional strategic projects.

Shape our growth strategy and steer company profitability while optimizing gross profit margins across our diverse markets. We are dedicated to revolutionizing the sports and wellness sector with cutting-edge solutions and groundbreaking ideas.

What You Will Do

• Strategy Definition: Lead Company Strategy definition together with Management Team. Conduct strategic analysis and derive insights to shape overall company strategy. 
• Business Development: Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and opportunities to expand the company's presence within the sports and wellness industry.
• Project Management: Lead & manage strategic projects from initiation until successful completion projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective utilization of resources. 
• Strategy execution: Define and run mechanism and processes to prioritise and phase strategic initiatives and guide resource planning. Track results and escalate issues.  

What you will need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred) in Economics, or a related quantitative field
• You bring 4+ years of experience in setting up and leading projects with a hands-on approach and driving successful outcomes.
• Strong corporate development, strategy, M&A, and/or post-merger integration background with a strategic mindset with the capability to provide innovative and impactful solutions.
• Exceptional Excel modeling skills for financial analysis and scenario planning and proficiency in interpreting and synthesizing complex data and ideas
• Excellent at communication, collaboration, and organization, with strong time management and team-oriented mindset.
• Experience as a top management consultant with project lead experience is highly preferred.

What’s in it for you 

• A 12 months contract, as this is a parental leave replacement.
• Free Urban Sports Club L Pro Membership + Friends and Family Discount: Stay active with free membership, plus discounts for friends and family.
• Flexible Work Model: Enjoy a hybrid work setup, balancing on-site and remote work options to fit your lifestyle.
• Extended Remote Work Options: Work up to 120 days remotely within the EU, the UK, and Switzerland, including 30 days outside the EU. You’ll also have the option to desk-swap at our other European offices.
• WorkOUT Life Balance: Take advantage of 30 days of paid vacation annually, plus two additional days for volunteering, flexible working hours, and complimentary access to our mental health provider Open Up.
• Personal Development: Receive an annual budget of €1,000 for professional growth, with regular internal training sessions and weekly German and English language classes.
• Engaging Team Culture: Participate in regular team and company events along with wellness initiatives that help you stay productive, healthy, and engaged in a hybrid work environment.

Urban Sports Club is committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone who applies for a position or already works with us, regardless of their sports preferences, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion (or lack thereof).