On behalf of a leading international retail company, we are recruiting high-potential leaders for an exclusive 18-month Fast Track Leadership Program. This accelerated development path is designed for ambitious professionals ready to prepare for Director-level roles and make real business impact in a fast-growing, international organization.
The program combines strategic projects, cross-functional exposure, and close collaboration with senior leaders, offering a unique opportunity to fast-track your leadership career within the retail sector.
Operations & Business Development Senior Manager (F/M)
Position Overview
The Operations & Business Development Senior Manager is a high-impact role designed as a launchpad for future leaders. Over an 18-month development horizon, this position blends hands-on operational management with strategic business development, immersing you in how the company expands, innovates, and builds partnerships across multiple markets. The program is intentionally structured to accelerate readiness for director-level roles connected with sales, expansion, franchisee collaboration, and transformational projects.
Ideal for someone with strong potential, a business-driven mindset, and the ambition to take end-to-end responsibility for shaping the company’s operational and strategic future across Central Europe.
Key Responsibilities
18-Month Development Path
During the program, Operations & Business Development Senior Manager will:
· Rotate through key operational teams (Sales, Expansion, Franchisee Relations) to build comprehensive business understanding.
· Lead selected high-visibility projects focused on launching new solutions, improving existing processes, and driving operational excellence.
· Collaborate with franchisees and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful business results.
· Manage both strategic and operational topics with a hands-on approach, balancing long-term vision with day-to-day execution.
· Gain exposure to new business models, market entries, and innovation initiatives.
· Build capabilities required for future director-level roles in multi-country environments.
Target outcome after 18 months: Readiness to take a senior manager role in new markets, new business lines, or major growth initiatives, focused on business impact and operational excellence.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
· 5–8 years of experience in at least one area of operations: sales, expansion, or franchisee collaboration.
· Proven track record of successfully leading and executing operational and strategic initiatives in complex, multi-country environments.
· Experience in developing and implementing new solutions or improving existing processes.
Skills and Competencies:
· Mobile and open to international assignments
· Fluent in English, min. C1, knowledge of Central European languages (Polish, Romanian, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian) is an advantage.
· Agile learner with drive and openness to multifunctional and international career paths
· Business Orientation: Strong focus on achieving objectives and delivering measurable results.
· Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build partnership-based relationships and present complex data persuasively.
· Interpersonal Skills: Highly developed skills in negotiation, influence, and collaboration across diverse teams and cultures.
· Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data, draw actionable conclusions, and visualize insights for stakeholders.
· Strategic & Operational Management: Proven ability to manage both strategic topics and hands-on operational challenges.
· Mobility & Openness: Willingness and ability to work across Poland, Romania, and other Central European markets.
· Adaptability: Able to manage ambiguity, respond quickly to changes, and thrive in dynamic environments.