Sales Transformation & Strategic Initiatives Lead (m/w/d)

Ready for a Challenge?

Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We’re a leading global online food delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery, and convenience partners across the globe. About the role

As

Sales Transformation & Strategic Initiatives Lead

, you will play a key role in driving execution, alignment, and decision quality across the Sales organisation. Reporting directly to the Sales Director and acting as part of the Sales Leadership Team, you will help turn strategic priorities into focused execution across teams and functions. Operating at the center of commercial performance, leadership visibility, and business-critical initiatives, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, Operations, and Strategy to keep priorities moving with speed, clarity, and accountability.

This role is suited for someone who combines strong business judgment with structured execution and thrives in fast-paced, high-performance environments. You should be comfortable operating under pressure, navigating ambiguity, challenging priorities, and driving alignment across senior stakeholders without relying on formal authority. You will support leadership decision-making on highly visible and business-critical topics while gaining direct exposure to executive thinking, commercial strategy, and organizational leadership. Success in this role means leadership priorities translate into fast, focused, and measurable execution across the organisation. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, strategic decision-making, and high-impact commercial topics, making it a strong platform for accelerated career growth.

What you’ll be responsible for

Driving strategic and business-critical initiatives across the Sales organisation

Supporting leadership planning cycles, including target setting, business priorities, and budgeting discussions

Supporting leadership preparation, alignment, and effective management of business-critical topics

Preparing leadership reviews, business updates, and executive discussions

Driving alignment, accountability, and follow-through on key priorities

Partnering cross-functionally with senior stakeholders across the business

Identifying execution risks and organisational bottlenecks early

Supporting decision-making through structured analysis and executive-ready communication

Managing sensitive and high-priority topics with sound judgment and discretion

What we’re looking for

Several years of experience in Strategy, Business Management, Consulting, Commercial Operations, or a similar business-critical environment

Strong commercial thinking combined with a structured, analytical, and execution-focused mindset

Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, influence without direct authority, and communicate confidently with senior stakeholders

Ability to translate complex topics into clear analyses, recommendations, and executive-ready presentations

Advanced skills in Google Slides and Google Sheets

High level of ownership, accountability, and sound judgment in fast-paced and high-pressure environments

Confidence in challenging ideas, driving alignment, and creating clarity in complex situations

Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive business topics

Fluent

in German and English

Nice to have:

Experience in Sales, Commercial, Marketplace, or high-growth tech environments

Exposure to executive-level stakeholder management

Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or transformation projects

Our Offer

Just like a well-balanced recipe: your skills and our offer are a perfect match! With us, you can expect: Competitive Compensation: A salary package that recognises your performance – complemented by an open feedback culture and regular performance reviews.

Flexibility: A permanent employment contract with hybrid work options: three days per week in our Berlin-Kreuzberg office and two days working from the comfort of your home.

️♀️ Urban Sports Club Membership: For your work-life balance and a clear head in your daily routine.

️ Additional Perks: A monthly travel allowance of €59 and a €90 monthly

Lieferando Pay

credit to have delicious food delivered straight to your workspace.

Company Pension: A company pension scheme with a 20% employer contribution.

Diversity & Inclusion: A diverse and inclusive team with colleagues from over 99 nations, plus the opportunity to join our various communities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Shared Experiences: After-work drinks, regular team events, social engagement activities, as well as our summer and/or winter parties.

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging

No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day.

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