Posted on October 15, 2026

Strategy & Corporate Development Manager

germany / Full-Time

Dartmouth Partners

The Role
This is a broad role combining Growth Strategy (c.75%) and Corporate Development (c.25%), providing exposure to both strategic decision-making and transaction-related activity.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the development and execution of corporate and business unit strategy.
  • Evaluating new market entry opportunities, geographic expansion plans and commercial growth initiatives.
  • Building business cases, financial models and scenario analyses to support investment decisions.
  • Conducting market, competitor and industry analysis to identify growth opportunities.
  • Supporting M&A activity across the deal lifecycle, including target assessment, execution and integration.
  • Working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic projects and operational improvements.
  • Preparing recommendations and materials for executive-level decision making.

Candidate Profile
We are interested in speaking with candidates who have:

  • 2-4 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate development, investment banking or a similar analytical environment.
  • Strong commercial acumen and financial modelling capabilities.  
  • Experience delivering strategy, growth, transformation or M&A-related projects.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
  • An interest in industrial, manufacturing, engineering or technology-led businesses.

Why Join?

  • High-impact role within a private equity-backed growth business.
  • Direct exposure to senior executives and key strategic decisions.
  • Broad remit spanning strategy, international expansion and M&A.
  • Opportunity to shape the next phase of growth for a market-leading organisation.
  • Strong visibility and long-term career development potential.

Location

Stuttgart

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