Country Manager

Job description

• Build and lead a high-performing team in Poland to drive business scale-up.
• Establish a team of 20–40 employees in Poland over the next 2–3 years.

• Lead the opening of 300–400 self-service stores across Poland within 2–3 years, maintaining a target of ~10 new stores per month.
• Ensure comprehensive market coverage by recruiting and managing a team of regional managers to oversee:
  • Sourcing prime retail locations in shopping centers and street retail spaces.
  • Negotiating and finalizing lease agreements for new locations.
  • Assessing technical requirements for store locations.
  • Overseeing operational tasks, such as hiring operational managers, working with accounting services, contracting cash collection services, and securing agreements with security providers.

• Recruit and manage project managers to oversee:
  • Technical assessments and reviews of potential locations.
  • Construction management and oversight of new store developments.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Develop and implement efficient processes for site development, operations, and team management with full support and training from the head office or other wellestablished locations.
  • Ensure profitability and maintain effective P&L control.

Requirements

• Proven track record in senior leadership roles with experience managing semi-large teams.
• Strong hands-on approach with a focus on driving results and achieving goals.
• Ambitious, solution-oriented, and capable of navigating complex challenges effectively.
• Demonstrated success in:
  • Real estate scouting and evaluation, preferably in commercial retail.
  • Construction and project management.
  • Leading and scaling high-performing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of the Polish commercial real estate market.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.
• Strong financial literacy, with experience managing budgets and driving profitability.

We offer

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to play a key role in an ambitious growth project. As we aim to become the market leader, you will lead the charge in expanding our presence and shaping the future of our innovative services.

In this role, you will not only contribute to the companys success but also experience significant personal growth as a leader, driving both operational excellence and strategic expansion. With full support and training from our head office, you’ll have the autonomy to lead and make a lasting impact on a rapidly evolving business.

We offer a competitive remuneration package and generous bonus package that rewards your contributions as you help drive our journey toward becoming the market leader in Poland.