Retail Operations Lead (German)

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.

Position: Retail Operations Lead (German)

Location: Frankfurt, Germany (Hybrid/Remote)

Employment type: Permanent

Remuneration: Base salary + Annual Bonus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take ownership of 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.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary of depending 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

• And many more!!