Retail Operations Lead (m,w,d) / Leiter Filialbetrieb (m,w,d)

Start: September/ Oktober

Location: Frankfurt, Germany (Hybrid/Remote)

Employment type: Permanent

Remuneration: Base salary + Annual Bonus.

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  Take ownership of retail operations across the German market, ensuring efficient day-to-day execution

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  Build and maintain strong relationships with retail partners and key stakeholders

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  Coordinate operational activities across multiple retail accounts and distribution channels

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  Monitor retail performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency

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  Support the implementation and optimisation of retail processes and operational standards

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  Work closely with the leadership team to execute the company's growth strategy in Germany

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  Identify operational challenges and implement practical, solution-oriented improvements

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  Prepare reports and provide regular business updates to management

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  Travel periodically to the Netherlands for collaboration, planning and operational alignment

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  Operate independently while taking full ownership of responsibilities and business outcomes.

• Native-level German and fluent business English, both written and spoken

• Previous experience in retail operations within the German retail market

• Experience working with major retail chains such as EDEKA, Rossmann, dm or similar retail networks is highly preferred

• Strong understanding of retail operations, distribution processes and account coordination

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset

• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Commercial awareness and a high level of accountability

• Willingness to travel to Gouda, Netherlands approximately one to two days per month

• Previous experience in FMCG is an advantage

• Experience supporting the launch or growth of a new market or business function is an advantage.