Chief Operations Officer

About Our Client

Leading International Mixed Retailer

Set up and develop the new business from ground up (full P&L responsibility), which will initially involve a target of opening up outlets in the country
Implement the business plan and meet set milestone targets
Act as key domestic liaison with all stakeholders including, employees, mall owners, suppliers, service providers and other parties
Build a strong team encompassing retail outlet management (implementation of the structural outlet set up), which will include such functions as: finance, warehousing, human resource and logistic, to support the rapid growth of the business
Work together with shareholders to obtain all necessary business licenses and meet outlet opening targets from year to year in the country
Coordinate the efforts of the business development, set up of the local management, finance, human resource, logistics and other relevant departments, in order to achieve the agreed targets
Set appropriate goals for senior team members based on company policy

University degree
Languages: fluent Polish & English spoken and written as a must; additional languages nice to have
More than 10 years of experience in progressive operations roles, including senior managerial level gained in international companies (highly competitive commercial & retail environment)
Experienced in setting up and managing a multiple store system over 200 stores
Substantial track record of rapidly and profitably growing a retail chain
Must know how to navigate government bodies and compete with existing big retail players
Demonstrated ability to lead, engage and orchestrate highly qualified teams; The ideal candidate can work bottom-up through people due to his / her inspirational leadership style
High energy, charismatic, action-oriented personality who can build, inspire and motivate a team in an evolving environment by managing the performance of others giving clear accountability by rewarding success and coaching and developing others to high standards