DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Take ownership of retail operations across the German market, ensuring efficient day-to-day executionBuild and maintain strong relationships with retail partners and key stakeholdersCoordinate operational activities across multiple retail accounts and distribution channelsMonitor retail performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencySupport the implementation and optimisation of retail processes and operational standardsWork closely with the leadership team to execute the company's growth strategy in GermanyIdentify operational challenges and implement practical, solution-oriented improvementsPrepare reports and provide regular business updates to managementTravel periodically to the Netherlands for collaboration, planning and operational alignmentOperate independently while taking full ownership of responsibilities and business outcomes.REQUIREMENTS:Native-level German and fluent business English, both written and spokenPrevious experience in retail operations within the German retail marketExperience working with major retail chains such as EDEKA, Rossmann, dm or similar retail networks is highly preferredStrong understanding of retail operations, distribution processes and account coordinationAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionExcellent organisational and time management skillsStrong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and solution-oriented mindsetAbility to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholdersCommercial awareness and a high level of accountabilityWillingness to travel to Gouda, Netherlands approximately one to two days per monthPrevious experience in FMCG is an advantageExperience supporting the launch or growth of a new market or business function is an advantage.BENEFITS:Competitive compensation package based on experienceAnnual performance bonusPermanent employment contractHybrid working model with the possibility of predominantly remote work for experienced candidatesMonday to Friday working schedule with no weekend workHigh level of autonomy and ownershipOpportunity to build and shape the German retail operationDirect collaboration with senior leadership and mentoring during onboardingStrong career development and future leadership opportunities within a growing international companyAnd many more!!David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a growing international FMCG company to recruit a German-speaking Retail Operations Lead based in Frankfurt. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of retail operations and play a key role in the company's expansion across the German market.

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