Commercial Strategy & Growth Partner

Commercial Strategy & Growth Partner

Are you analytically strong, commercially curious, and motivated by turning strategy into tangible results? Do you have experience from management consulting and want to move closer to the business – seeing your recommendations become reality? Then this could be your next career opportunity.

Sports Group Denmark is a Danish-owned sportswear company founded in 2012. Headquartered in Silkeborg, Denmark, and operating in more than 10 countries, we develop, distribute, and represent more than 30 sports and lifestyle brands across Europe and international markets. We serve more than 4,000 customers, primarily throughout Scandinavia and Europe, and we value sustainability and responsibility just as highly as quality, functionality, and design. At Sports Group Denmark, our employees are always at the heart of everything we do.

We are an ambitious growth company with clear goals for the future, and we are now looking for a Commercial Strategy & Growth Partner to play a central role in executing our 2030 strategy. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a trusted advisor to our Sales and Brand Directors. The role sits at the intersection of strategy, commercial development, project management, and business transformation – serving as the link that ensures vision is translated into measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Commercial Partnering Act as the primary strategic and commercial partner to our Sales and Brand leadership teams by challenging and qualifying new business opportunities, growth initiatives, pricing strategies, and brand development initiatives.

Project Management and Transformation Lead cross-functional strategic projects from idea to implementation and serve as PMO lead for key transformation initiatives, ensuring effective coordination across functions, timely execution, and transparent progress reporting.

M&A and Integration Manage M&A-related projects, including the integration of acquired brands and companies into Sports Group Denmark.

Strategy Development and Communication Continuously update, visualize, and communicate strategic priorities to relevant stakeholders while ensuring ownership and follow-up on our long-term 2030 objectives.

Decision Support and Business Cases Prepare sharp, data-driven analyses and financially sound decision-making material for Executive Management and the Board of Directors, in close collaboration with the Finance team. Identify and assess new growth opportunities across brands, markets, and customer segments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Sales, Brand, and Finance teams to create transparency, structure, and follow-up on strategic initiatives across the organization.

Your Profile

• Have 3–5 years of experience from management consulting, corporate strategy, business development, or a similar environment.
• Hold a relevant university degree in Economics, Business Administration, Strategy, Finance, or a related field.
• Possess strong analytical capabilities and are comfortable working in a data-driven environment.
• Thrive on structuring complex challenges and translating them into actionable solutions and high-quality decision-making material for senior management and boards.
• Have experience with project management and stakeholder management, preferably in connection with M&A or transformation initiatives.
• Have a strong commercial mindset and a genuine interest in understanding the drivers of growth and value creation.
• Are professionally proficient in both Danish and English.

Personal Competencies

• You are curious and motivated by understanding businesses in depth and translating insights into action.
• You are a natural relationship builder who can create alignment and influence across functions, particularly between Sales, Brands, and Finance.
• You are self-driven, take ownership of your responsibilities, and drive projects from idea to full implementation.
• You work in a structured manner and maintain an overview in a dynamic environment with many stakeholders.
• You combine strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities and thrive in a fast-paced environment with short decision-making processes.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in an international growth company within the sports industry.
• Significant influence on the company's strategic and commercial development towards 2030.
• A role where you can follow your ideas all the way from analysis to implementation and measurable impact.
• An ambitious and informal working environment with highly skilled and engaged colleagues.
• The opportunity to combine strategy, business development, and sport in one exciting role.

Start Date: By agreement

Location: Silkeborg, Denmark

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis

Contact: Martin Engelbreth, CFO

We look forward to hearing from you.