E.ON is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure and a provider of innovative energy solutions. Our employees are constantly working to digitise the energy world, achieve net zero and connect everyone to good energy. To achieve this, we are focusing our actions on sustainability, digitalisation and growth. We strongly believe that differences make us stronger and welcome all people into our inclusive and diverse culture.

We are looking for a Senior Strategy Manager Energy Retail (f/m/d) to join our E.ON SE team as soon as possible.

As a Senior Strategy Manager Energy Retail, you will take a leading role in shaping the strategic direction of E.ON’s Energy Retail business across multiple regions. You will work directly with top executives, as well as with regional leadership teams, to define, align, and execute strategies that drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence in a fast-evolving energy landscape.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the group-wide Energy Retail strategy development and drive strategic priorities, supporting senior leadership decision-making and contributing to capital market commitments
• Translate strategic direction into clear targets, actionable initiatives, and high-impact projects
• Establish effective performance steering models to track and ensure successful strategy execution
• Advise and support regional leadership teams in applying the group-wide strategy to their local markets
• Develop cross-functional collaboration frameworks to enhance cross-country knowledge sharing and consistency
• Provide in-depth market and competitor analysis, delivering clear recommendations for E.ON’s strategic positioning
• Monitor regulatory and political developments and prepare board-level briefings with strategic recommendations
• Engage in direct interaction with senior and board-level stakeholders to influence key strategic decisions and ensure alignment across regions and functions

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Energy Retail (commodities and/or energy solutions), e-commerce, telecommunications, or top-tier strategy consulting with exposure to international markets
• Proven track record in strategy development and execution, including translating group-wide strategies into operational targets and driving strategy rollouts across multiple countries
• Strong experience in stakeholder management, including direct interaction with senior executives and board-level decision makers
• Solid understanding of the energy industry, particularly Energy Retail, with good knowledge of EU regulatory and political dynamics impacting the sector
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement cross-country collaboration models, steering frameworks, and governance structures in complex organizations
• Analytical strength with the ability to derive data-driven strategic insights from market and competitive analyses
• Excellent communication skills in English (additional languages, especially German, are a plus)

Soft Skills

• Strategic mindset to drive long-term projects and programs
• Outstanding communication skills and an inspiring presence
• Courage to drive transformation and a strong hands-on mentality
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent implementation and effective stakeholder management skills
• Strong customer focus, aligning strategy with customer needs
• Ability to navigate complex, international corporate structures with confidence

What we offer you

E.ON is united in working on the most exciting issue that our generation needs to solve: climate change! With all our employees and customers, we are a global community of innovators and changemakers, all with the belief that each one of us can make a difference for our environment, for our society and for our children #WE shape the future.

To keep you motivated and healthy we are offering you the following benefits:

• High flexibility: a hybrid work model, flexible working times, sabbatical or additional vacation opportunities allowing great work-life balance
• Working from abroad: up to 20 days in the European economic area
• Modern and agile work environment: a workplace according to digital and ergonomic standards as well as seating corners and spaces to be creative and productive
• Personal growth: life-long independent learning making use of a broad range of training and development opportunities
• Family service support: in all life situations through cooperation partners in childcare, holiday care, nursing support or everyday assistance
• Full board: a wide selection of fresh meals and drinks in our subsidized bistro and canteen on site
• Various health offers: e.g. physiotherapy, inhouse fitness club, flu vaccinations, mental health
• Corporate benefits: employee share program, pension scheme, employee discounts, several special insurances (and much more)
• A central location: very good public transport connection, free parking and charging points for e-vehicles
• Individual mobility: private car and bike leasing

Do you have questions?

For further information please contact Beatrice Rapp, beatrice.rapp@eon.com, .

Are you already convinced that this is the next step in your career? If yes, we would be happy if you would register and apply online as Senior Strategy Manager Energy Retail (f/m/d) (ID 239219).

Please note that applications via email will not be considered. Please only use our online application system.

What you need to know:

Contract type: Permanent
Working time: Full time; Part time
Company: E.ON SE
Function area: Corporate Development / Strategy; Project/Program Management
Location: Essen

Inclusion

It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.

Should you not be able to apply online and want to speak someone in person, please contact your local recruiter.