About this role
STRATEGY & CEO SUPPORT ¿ Support key decisions with analyses and business cases ¿ Turn priorities into action plans and drive them across departments ¿ Lead cross-functional projects and external partners ¿ Spot growth and efficiency opportunities RETAIL EXPANSION ¿ Identify and analyze locations for new ateliers ¿ Build business cases on sales potential, investment and returns ¿ Manage real-estate agents, landlords and partners ¿ Run the process from screening to investment decision and budgeting STRATEGIC & OPERATIONAL PROJECTS ¿ Lead operational improvement projects with production ¿ Support new channels and partnerships, from delivery platforms to a franchise model ¿ Renegotiate supplier contracts and support strategic procurement PROCESS OPTIMIZATION, AI & AUTOMATION ¿ Find inefficient processes and help teams automate them ¿ Use AI and digital tools to sharpen analyses and productivity ¿ Build practical AI use cases across departments with IT GROWTH & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ¿ Analyze new growth opportunities ¿ Support strategic B2B opportunities and major accounts, including pricing analyses ¿ Track initiatives and recommend corrective action WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR ¿ 1-3 years in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking or private equity ¿ Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills ¿ Highly proficient with AI tools and how automation improves processes ¿ Strong project management skills; able to coordinate stakeholders without hierarchical authority ¿ Strong ownership: you make sure things get done ¿ Entrepreneurial, at ease between strategy and execution ¿ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ¿ Fluent in French, Dutch and English WHAT WE OFFER ¿ A seat next to the CEO, at the heart of the biggest decisions ¿ Broad exposure to growing an ambitious Belgian SME ¿ A versatile role across strategy, finance, operations and development ¿ Real autonomy and responsibility from day one ¿ Speed, entrepreneurship and a product to be proud of ¿ A people-first culture: care, accountability, collaboration ¿ Strong growth opportunities ¿ A competitive compensation package