Strategy Associate

Innovation Strategy Associate

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About Körber GmbH Körber is a global technology group with deep industrial expertise and a strong passion for innovation. Within our Group Innovation Function, we shape and steer the central innovation roadmap, advancing Körber’s strategic pillars: Automated, Intelligent, and Regenerative (AIR) technologies.

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated professional to work closely with the Head of Innovation Initiatives. This role involves supporting the operationalization of Körber’s innovation roadmap and helping to coordinate its execution across our Business Areas and Centers of Excellence (COEs).

This is a role with both high visibility and impact—perfect for someone with 2–4 years of experience, a strategic way of thinking, excellent communication skills, and a hands-on approach. You will play a meaningful part in shaping our innovation efforts through research, preparing executive-level materials, and supporting cross-functional initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head of Innovation Initiatives to translate Körber’s Innovation Vision into actionable projects.

• Prepare engaging presentations, reports, and communications for senior stakeholders, including board-level audiences.

• Research emerging technologies, market trends, and strategic themes.

• Monitor progress of initiatives and support governance reporting (KPIs, timelines, outcomes).

• Collaborate with teams across the organization to gather inputs and ensure alignment.

• Develop frameworks, templates, and playbooks to bring consistency to processes.

• Support pilot planning, prototype testing, and content creation with a hands-on approach.

Your Profile

• 2–4 years of professional experience, ideally in strategy, innovation, or consulting.

• Comfort in working with senior leaders and within dynamic, cross-functional environments.

• Consulting or Big 4 background is a plus.

• Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to create polished, executive-ready decks.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability, even in ambiguous situations.

• Clear and confident communication skills.

• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable experimenting and building with limited guidance.

• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

What You’ll Gain

• Direct collaboration with Körber’s Head of Innovation Initiatives and regular exposure to senior leadership.

• A front-row view of how group-level innovation strategy is shaped and executed.

• Opportunities to contribute to forward-looking initiatives across diverse industries and technologies.

Your benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Opportunities for professional growth within a global organization.

• A work environment that values collaboration, efficiency, and commitment.

• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Can you find yourself in this profile? Then you are right at Körber. We are looking forward to getting to know you