About AMFRESH Group

AMFRESH Group is a global agrifood innovation company shaping the future of FRESH food through innovation, science and technology. Through its vertically integrated business model, the Group combines proprietary genetics and breeding, agriscience, biotechnology, sustainable farming and integral commercialization to translate scientific innovation into commercial impact at scale. With more than 95 years of expertise, AMFRESH is privately held, operates in over 60 countries and employs more than 12,000 people worldwide.

AMFRESH partners with many of the world's leading retailers and growers to deliver differentiated products, trusted supply and innovation across the FRESH food value chain, helping build healthier, more resilient and more sustainable food systems.

For further information, visit www.amfresh.com.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a strategically minded Corporate Strategy & Innovation Specialist to join our team help drive transformative initiatives that position our company for long-term success. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction, supporting mergers and acquisitions, and enabling innovation initiatives across the Group. Reporting to the Strategy Manager/Director, and working closely with the Innovation function, this role contributes directly to the organization’s growth, competitiveness, and transformation.

Location: Madrid

Modality: 100% on-site

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

- Support Strategy Cycle Activities: Contribute to the preparation of Board of Directors and ExCom materials, and support Corporate and Business Strategy reviews, updates, and execution of key initiatives.
- Drive Strategic and Innovation Initiatives: Coordinate cross-functional projects that foster organizational growth, technological advancement, and innovation. Support idea generation, pipeline development, prototype testing, and go-to-market strategies,



ensuring initiatives are aligned with corporate priorities and emerging market trends.
- Develop Competitive Dynamics Perspective: Analyze industry metrics, conduct competition benchmarking, and provide insights on market trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Support M&A; Activities: Contribute across the M&A; lifecycle – from opportunity identification and evaluation to due diligence, financial analysis, deal execution, and integration.
- Enable Open Innovation and Funding: Engage with external partners (startups, research institutions, technology providers) to accelerate innovation projects, and support funding applications (e.g., grants, corporate programs).
- Facilitate Innovation Processes: Apply AMFRESH’s Innovation Framework to structure innovation cycles, strengthen cross-BU collaboration, and ensure strategic alignment.

REQUIREMENTS

- Ideal candidate should have 2-4 years’ experience in top management consulting firm or investment banking
- Demonstrated leadership skills: successfully collaborate with CEO and ExCo members to execute assignments and deliver results efficiently
- Strategic thinking, change leadership, cross-functional collaboration and sound project management skills
- M&A; expertise in participating/managing and executing mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration M&A; experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to diverse and evolving business needs
- Strong analytical (Excel) skills, problem-solving capabilities and technological acumen. Ability to develop impactful presentation decks (PowerPoint)
- Proven ability to work independently and under pressure
- Attention to detail coupled with strategic thinking. High curiosity and a hunger to learn.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Opportunity for professional development in a leading multinational company.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
- A positive and collaborative working environment.

📌 Corporate Strategy & Innovation Specialist (Madrid)
🏢 AMFRESH Group
📍 Madrid