Strategy Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Oterra is the global leader in naturally sourced colors for food, beverages, dietary supplements, and pet food. With over 140 years of expertise, we believe nature got it right the first time. Join our fast-growing, international team and help us make natural, healthy food accessible worldwide.

Do you have a passion for strategy and execution in a growing industry? Oterra is looking for a Strategy Associate to play a pivotal role in shaping and driving our North American strategic ambitions. 

At Oterra, food and health are at the heart of everything we do and every day over 400 million people consume a product with our ingredients. We believe that nature got it right the first time. As a leading manufacturer of colors from natural sources, we are here to make a difference in healthy living and sustainable agriculture. 

Your Role 

As a Strategy Associate, you will support the development and execution of Oterra’s strategy in North America. You will collaborate closely with the North American leadership team and work on high-impact projects ensuring that cross-functional initiatives are successful. 

The role will be reporting directly to the Head of Strategy and Execution in North America and will be embedded within the Strategy and Product Management team. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Supporting the development, communication and implementation of our regional strategy in close collaboration with the North American Leadership Team 

• Plan, support and drive cross-functional strategic projects, including diagnosing challenges, identifying solutions and ensuring successful completion 

• Use project management best practices to monitor progression, timelines, risks and quality of delivery 

• Compile and track key commercial intelligence and market insights 

• Partner with R&D, Applications and Sales teams to identify, explore and drive new opportunities for growth 

• Develop high quality communication materials for both internal and external stakeholders 

• Ad hoc tasks related to corporate communication, commercial analyses etc. 

Who are we looking for? 

• University degree or MBA from a recognized university or business school 

• A minimum of 2 years of work experience within corporate strategy, business development or management consulting, including independent stakeholder and project management experience 

• Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects 

• Skilled problem solver and analyst with the ability to deliver both qualitative and quantitative insights in a clear and concise manner to senior stakeholders 

• Experience in crafting clear and concise communication material and presentations to senior stakeholders – both written and verbally 

• Strong sense of accountability with a natural ability to consistently drive initiatives forward 

• A curious and pro-active team player with a can-do-attitude who is willing to go the extra mile when needed   

What We Offer 

• Purpose-Driven Work – Help shape the future of food by supporting Oterra's mission to bring natural colors to food, beverages, dietary supplements, and pet food. 

• Global Exposure – Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders around the world and gain experience in a truly global organization. 

• A Seat at the Table – Your ideas matter. Our collaborative, flat organizational structure empowers employees at every level to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and help shape the future of our business. 

• Time to Recharge – Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 paid company holidays to support work-life balance. 

• Day One Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available on your first day. 

• A Culture of Connection – Join employee engagement events and team activities that make work more enjoyable and help you build meaningful relationships. 

• Onsite Collaboration – This position is based at our Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin facility, where you'll work alongside a collaborative team in a fast-paced, innovative environment. 

Interested? 

Apply now to be part of an exciting journey of making a difference in healthy living and make natural food and beverage easy! 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Head of Strategy and Execution (North America) Philip Andresen at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com. We will take candidates into recruitment process continuously, so do not hesitate to apply.