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METRO/MAKRO

Wholesale food for HoReCa and traders

Operations Manager

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeCastellanza, VA, Italy€42k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A diploma, a three-year degree in an economics-related field, or equivalent education is required.
  • Knowledge of 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 customer and results orientation, are required.
  • Ability to read and analyze the income statement is required.
  • Good knowledge of English is required.
  • At least two years of experience in similar roles in retail, large-scale organized distribution, or related sectors is required.

Responsibilities

  • Continuously 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 the flow of goods in the assigned departments effectively and efficiently.
  • Support the Sales Store Manager in maintaining store service levels, order, and product availability in compliance with company procedures and applicable regulations.
  • Act as a continuous interface with headquarters, platforms, suppliers, and the Sales Force to improve customer-base development, share of wallet, and the shopping experience.
  • Involve the store team in serving top customers by proposing useful services and solutions for their businesses and handling their issues and requests.
  • Lead the check-in/out department to ensure service standards and welcome customers as they enter the store.

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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