Graduate, Business Development

Would you like to kick-start your career at JYSK Head Office in Aarhus and work close to where strategic decisions are shaped? As a Business Development Graduate, you will join our two-year Graduate Programme and become part of an international retail organisation with a clear direction and strong values.

From day one, you will contribute to strategic, cross-functional projects that support JYSK’s development across countries and functions. You will work closely with experienced colleagues, gain insight into executive-level decision-making, and gradually take on more responsibility. The role is designed to give you a solid foundation for a future career as a Project Manager or specialist within JYSK.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
You will join the JYSK Graduate Programme, a structured and tailored programme lasting two years and designed to support your professional and personal development.

You will be based at our Head Office in Aarhus and become part of a young and collaborative team of Project Managers, where ideas are shared openly and you are encouraged to speak up. After successful completion of the programme, you will secure a permanent position within your area of specialisation at JYSK.

Furthermore, we offer you:

• Responsibility for your own projects with increasing complexity over time
• Challenging tasks that provide excellent development opportunities and broad exposure, forming a solid foundation for your future in JYSK
• A relaxed and open-minded working environment with collaboration opportunities across all levels of the organisation

• A healthy work-life balance, supported by a flexible work-from-home policy 

• The opportunity to network with your graduate colleagues through work-related and social activities
• A value-driven culture built on trust, responsibility and teamwork, guiding how we work together

• Attractive staff benefits and discounts from companies within the Lars Larsen Group 

Learn more about our graduate programme.

WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT
In Business Development, we lead and execute strategic, cross-functional projects that support JYSK’s long-term direction. You will work with data, analyses and stakeholder input to translate business needs into clear recommendations and actionable plans.

You will start in a supporting role and develop towards taking full ownership of projects. The projects vary in scope and stakeholders, giving you broad exposure to the organisation and a strong understanding og how JYSK operates as a global retailer.

Your tasks and responsibilities in the job include:

• Contributing to key strategic initiatives within Business Development
• Defining project scope, driving fact-based analysis, developing and coordinating actionable plans and following up on progress 
• Preparing material and facilitating decision forums and meetings
• Collaborating with management and specialist across functions and countries
• Participating in the ongoing development of the Business Development department and our project management toolbox
• Taking on increasing responsibility to build critical skills for a future leadership role

You can read more about our department here. 

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING
We are looking for a new colleague who: 

• Has a Master’s degree within business or a similar field
• Has preferably 1–2 years of experience from a relevant student job or entry-level role
• Has experience working with data analysis, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Can translate data into actionable insights and communicate them clearly
• Is comfortable facilitating meetings and presenting to stakeholders
• Thrives in a role with many stakeholders and changing priorities
• Is collaborative, sociable, and motivated by driving tasks forward