Global Director - Portfolio for Growth

The Director of Portfolio for Growth will manage strategic initiatives to shape and optimize the company’s growth portfolio. This role is responsible for identifying and prioritizing growth opportunities across categories, managing demand space platforms, and delivering actionable insights through market sizing and competitive landscape analysis. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with advanced analytical capabilities and a deep understanding of consumer behavior and category dynamics.

This is your unique chance to collaborate and grow within an engaging team while becoming a recognized leader in shaping portfolio strategies for the total beverage industry. In a truly global set-up, you will have an opportunity to contribute to the marketing transformation journey. We expect 15-25 travel days per year in the future, depending on the business cycle and following key project developments.

What you’ll be doing

Your primary tasks and responsibilities include:

Portfolio Strategy Development: Facilitate the development and execution of portfolio strategies aligned with growth priorities, working cross-functionally with marketing, innovation, and commercial teams
Market Development & Competitive Intelligence: Manage the forecasting of market sizing, category trends, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions and investment planning
Demand Space & Moment Platforms: Manage demand space frameworks and moment platform projects to uncover new growth territories and consumer occasions
Strategic Planning & Prioritization: Partner with senior leadership to define strategic priorities and resource allocation across the portfolio
Insight Generation & Storytelling: Translate complex data into compelling narratives that facilitate strategic action and stakeholder alignment

What we’re looking for

Competencies we expect from our future Global Director – Portfolio for Growth:

Strategic Thinking & Visioning
Analytical & Insight-Driven Decision Making
Consumer-Centric Mindset
Building Relationships & Stakeholder Management
Agility & Adaptability
Leadership & Collaboration
Storytelling & Executive Communication

The required personal qualifications are:

Education & Experience

15+ years of experience in strategy, portfolio management, insights, or growth-related roles
Prior experience in highly regarded management consulting (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain) or boutique strategy firms, with exposure to portfolio strategy, growth planning, or consumer-centric transformation
Accomplished in guiding cross-functional strategic projects and managing senior stakeholder relationships

Strategic & Analytical Skills

Deep expertise in portfolio strategy, market sizing, and competitive analysis
Proficient in demand space frameworks, consumer segmentation, and occasion-based marketing
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights and strategic narratives

Leadership & Collaboration

Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and clarifying details in environments subject to frequent adjustments

Tools & Technical Proficiency

Proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel, SQL)
Familiarity with syndicated data sources (e.g., Nielsen, Kantar, Global data, Macro data sources) and forecasting methodologies

What you can expect

In Carlsberg, we are brewing for a better today and tomorrow, and what we can offer you is an equal opportunity to grow across our company.

All of this is taking place in a culturally diverse environment, where we celebrate our successes together and where no matter where you are from, who you are, or what experiences you bring to the table, all we say is: WELCOME YOU!

If you join our team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy are:

Flexible, hybrid work model
Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
Unlimited soft drinks and coffee in the office
Monthly beer and soft drink allowance
Well-equipped and comfortable office in the heart of Carlsberg City District in Valby, Copenhagen
Opportunities to have fun together during regular Friday

Interested?

Apply through the link. Please note that this is the only way we accept applications.

The deadline for applying is October 15th, 2025. We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled sooner than the deadline, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.