Operations & Business Development Senior Manager ( F/M)

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.