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Head of Retail Expansion - Italy (m/f/d), Berlin
Client: KoRo
Location: Berlin, Germany
Job Category: Retail
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: ff03df1c75f8
Job Views: 12
Posted: 25.04.2025
Expiry Date: 09.06.2025
Job Description:
Your tasks
Do you want to work in an innovative environment and shape the future of retail with us? And do you already have experience in retail and expansion in a management position? Then this is the right place for you. Help us in the Head of Retail Expansion role to make the Italian supermarket shelves a little more colorful, win new retail partners, and significantly drive KoRo's expansion in national and international retail.
* Conception and implementation of a holistic expansion and growth strategy for the Italian market
* Carrying out strategic market analyses in order to gain relevant insights and derive concrete action measures from them.
* Management and development of a national and international key account team to effectively manage sales in stationary & digital retail.
* Working closely with the Sales Leadership Team and the Vertical Lead to develop and implement the overall offline retail strategy.
* Identify and acquire new retail locations and partnerships in Italy
* Negotiating contracts and agreements with retail partners to build long-term and successful collaborations.
* Monitoring and controlling the entire expansion process, from planning to successful implementation.
* Regular reporting to C-Level on the progress and results of retail expansion.
Your profile
* You have at least 3-5 years of experience in retail, quick commerce, and expansion in the FMCG or food sector with market-specific knowledge of the Italian food culture
* You have a degree in business administration, management, finance, or law from a top university.
* You speak excellent English and got relevant additional language skills. German language skills are a plus.
* You have experience in leading and developing teams, especially in fast-growing environments.
* You have in-depth knowledge of conducting market analyses and developing strategic recommendations for action.
* You love your key figures and are completely absorbed in your KPIs and confident presentation skills at all hierarchical levels are part of your everyday life.
* You have strong negotiating skills, are committed, have good communication skills, and you are enthusiastic about the food market.
* You have a proactive and goal-oriented way of working as well as the ability to work under pressure and successfully implement complex projects.
* You have a professional appearance and "drive" as well as a hands-on mentality.
What you can expect from us
* Our diverse team is ready to be enriched and inspired by your ideas: help building the future of food retailing in our fast-growing start-up!
* Extensive onboardings which will prepare you for your various and challenging tasks.
* Flexible working hours and home office options to ensure a good work-life balance.
* A beautiful and modern office in Berlin Schöneberg, easy to reach by public transport – and we cover the costs of your monthly BVG (public transport Berlin) ticket.
* Find your way (back) to the gym thanks to fitness cooperations with Urban Sports Club or FitX.
* Optimal performance thanks to a modern MacBook Pro.
* Well equipped office kitchen with fresh fruit, delicious KoRo snacks, coffee and tea.
* 20% discount in our KoRo online store.
* Regular team events and joint activities as well as legendary company parties.
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