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METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

Meat Sales Department Head

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLeverkusen, GermanyIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed vocational training in retail or the meat trade, such as wholesale or retail salesperson, butcher, or meat-counter specialist.
  • Experience in a comparable position leading and motivating a team.
  • Initial retail experience is advantageous; enthusiasm for meat and confident use of Microsoft Office are expected.
  • Customer-oriented approach and enthusiasm for retail.
  • Responsible working style and ability to stay organized under stress.
  • Availability to work a two-shift system.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure smooth operation of all processes within the department.
  • Lead the meat department independently and plan staffing; support the team's personal and professional development.
  • Advise food-service customers about the meat product range and provide courteous customer service.
  • Manage product flow from ordering and presentation through sales, while monitoring costs and revenue development.
  • Support the development and optimization of processes based on customer needs.
  • Ensure product availability and compliance with legal and internal quality-assurance requirements, including HACCP.

Desired Qualifications

  • Initial retail experience.

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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