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METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

Operations Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePisa, Province of Pisa, Italy€42k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A diploma, a three-year degree in an economic field, or an equivalent qualification is required.
  • Knowledge of the merchandise assortment, Ho.Re.Ca. customers, and the market is required.
  • Knowledge of market analysis methods and merchandise flows is required.
  • Strong leadership and team-coordination abilities, with a strong customer and results orientation, are required.
  • Ability to read and analyze a profit and loss statement is required.
  • Good knowledge of English is required.
  • At least two years of experience in similar roles in retail, large-scale distribution, or related sectors is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a team of department heads with technical expertise in assortment and services, build proactive relationships with Ho.Re.Ca. customers, and ensure effective store execution and service levels.
  • Manage merchandise flows for the assigned departments and, in support of the Sales Store Manager, maintain service levels, store orderliness, and product availability in compliance with company procedures and applicable regulations.
  • Coordinate with headquarters, platforms, and suppliers, and collaborate with the Sales Force to improve customer-base management, increase share of wallet, and improve the shopping experience.
  • Engage the store team in managing top customers, proposing useful services and solutions for their businesses, and handling their issues and requests.
  • Lead the check-in/check-out department to maintain company service standards and welcome customers as they enter.

About the Company

METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

METRO supplies food and related products to professionals, including hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa) and independent traders, through large physical stores and a delivery network. Its product access combines in-store shopping with Food Service Distribution (FSD) and a digitally connected experience, plus METRO MARKETS, an international online marketplace for professional customers that has grown since 2019. The company’s approach extends across more than 30 countries and relies on a multichannel model to reach about 15 million customers, supported by a workforce of over 85,000 and a 2023/24 sales figure of €31 billion. METRO prioritizes sustainability and reports recognition from indices like MSCI, Sustainalytics and CDP. The goal is to meet professional customers’ needs with reliable, scale-enabled wholesale distribution and digital marketplaces that enable efficient purchasing while expanding international reach.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded
1964

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