Your tasks
- Represent ALDI Nord in Brussels in close cooperation with the Director Public Affairs
- Lead political communication on European and German policy developments in the areas of: Environment (PPWR incl. delegated acts), Supply chain (CSRD, CSDDD, EUDR), Labour & Social Affairs, Non-food policy and Economic policy
- Develop strategic concepts and policy approaches
- Monitor, analyse and assess information from industry associations as well as political and societal developments relevant to the retail sector
- Prepare internal position papers, strategy documents, statements, presentations, briefings and background materials
- Provide information and strategic advice to internal departments
- Prepare, coordinate and participate in internal meetings, association committee meetings, stakeholder dialogues and external events
- Build and maintain a strong network of internal and external stakeholders
Your profile
- University degree in political science, social sciences, environmental studies, communications or a comparable field
- Minimum of 5-8 years of professional experience in a political environment (EU or German institutions, political parties, companies, associations, consultancies)
- Proven experience in engaging with political stakeholders and understanding political processes
- Strong knowledge of legislative procedures at EU and German federal level
- Ability to quickly familiarise yourself with new topics; ideally experience with environmental (PPWR) and/or supply chain topics (CSRD, CSDDD, EUDR)
- Strong networking skills and the ability to build sustainable relationships
- Structured, analytical, independent and results‑oriented working style
- Willingness to travel to Essen, Berlin and, where relevant, to parliamentary constituencies
Your benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model with the possibility of partial remote work (up to 40%) as well as 30 vacation days (full-time)
- Mobility: Free electric charging at the ALDI Nord campus, coverage for the Deutschlandticket, or a travel allowance
- Onboarding & Training: Structured onboarding and a variety of opportunities for personal and professional development (e.g., ALDI Academy, eLearning, etc.)
- Impact & Team Power: High degree of creative freedom and unbeatable team power in a high-performance work environment
- Salary & Employee Discounts: Secure job with the pioneer of discounts offering an attractive salary and corporate benefits
Contact
ALDI Einkauf SE & Co. oHG
Eckenbergstraße 16b
45307 Essen
About us
The ALDI Nord group is one of the leading food retailers. For over 110 years, ALDI has stood for the creation of the discount principle. Our mission is to provide people everywhere and anytime with their daily essentials: quality products at low prices – simply and quickly. This also includes making shopping as easy as possible for our customers. That’s why we give our best every day and reinvent ourselves time and again. Combined talent and commitment - that is the POWER behind our success stories. Across Europe in 8 countries with around 5,400 stores and more than 91,000 employees. We are: Simply ALDI. Powered by people.
