A bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required.
First practical experience of 1–2 years or relevant internships in strategy, management consulting, or project management is required.
Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities and a structured, reliable working style are required.
Proactive approach, high initiative, eagerness to learn, and comfort interacting with diverse stakeholders are required.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, is required.
Business-fluent English is required.
Responsibilities
Conduct continuous competitor benchmarking and trend research, summarizing findings in concise, executive-ready presentations.
Support coordination of strategic initiatives, track milestones and key performance indicators, and prepare regular project status reports.
Assist in drafting decision papers, presentations, and workshop materials for Board-level and management meetings, including follow-up documentation.
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, assist in building business cases, and flexibly support strategic ad-hoc requests for leadership.
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with business intelligence or data tools such as Power BI is a plus.
A good command of German is an advantage.
Shape & Create - And make it happen!
The Villeroy & Boch Group with its Ideal Standard brand is one of the world's leading manufacturers in the ceramics and lifestyle sector. With our innovative and stylish products from the Dining & Lifestyle and Bath & Wellness segments, we have been creating moments and rooms to feel good in since 1748. Our success is based on the passion, design expertise and innovative strength of our more than 13,000 employees in 42 countries.
Want to become part of us? #shapeandcreate
Your Responsibilities
Market & Competitor Insights: Conduct continuous competitor benchmarking and trend research, summarizing findings into concise, executive-ready presentations.
Project Management & Tracking: Support the coordination of strategic initiatives, track milestones and KPIs, and prepare regular project status reports.
Executive & Board Preparation: Assist in drafting high-quality decision papers, presentations, and workshop materials for Board-level and management meetings, including follow-up documentation.
Analysis & Ad-hoc Support: Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, assist in building business cases, and flexibly support strategic ad-hoc requests for leadership.
Your Profile
Education: Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: First practical experience (1–2 years or relevant internships) in strategy, management consulting, or project management.
Skills: Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving mindset with a structured, reliable way of working.
Communication & Drive: Proactive team player with high initiative, eager to learn, and comfortable interacting with diverse stakeholders.
Tools: High proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint); familiarity with BI/data tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
Languages: Business fluent in English; good command of German is an advantage.