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About the Role
This role is for a German-speaking Retail Operations Lead based in Frankfurt, Germany, for a growing international FMCG company. The position offers the opportunity to own retail operations and contribute to the company's expansion in the German market.
Responsibilities
- Own retail operations across the German market, ensuring efficient day-to-day execution.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with retail partners and key stakeholders.
- Coordinate operational activities across multiple retail accounts and distribution channels.
- Monitor retail performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
- Support the implementation and optimisation of retail processes and operational standards.
- Work closely with the leadership team to execute the company's growth strategy in Germany.
- Identify operational challenges and implement practical, solution-oriented improvements.
- Prepare reports and provide regular business updates to management.
- Travel periodically to the Netherlands for collaboration, planning, and operational alignment.
- Operate independently while taking full ownership of responsibilities and business outcomes.
Requirements
- 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.
Location
- Frankfurt, Germany
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- Permanent
Salary/Compensations
- Base salary + Annual Bonus
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package based on experience
- Annual performance bonus
- Permanent employment contract
- Hybrid working model with the possibility of predominantly remote work for experienced candidates
- Monday to Friday working schedule with no weekend work
- High level of autonomy and ownership
- Opportunity to build and shape the German retail operation
- Direct collaboration with senior leadership and mentoring during onboarding
- Strong career development and future leadership opportunities within a growing international company
About the Company
- David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a growing international FMCG company.