Position Overview

The Operations Development Senior Manager is a pivotal role designed as a launchpad for future leaders within Żabka Group’s operational divisions, Sales, Expansion, and Logistics. Over an 18-month+ development horizon, the role combines hands-on operational experience with strategic exposure to how the retail network grows, delivers excellence in daily operations, and scales efficiently.

During the initial period, the person in this role will rotate across key operational areas, gaining end-to-end understanding of store performance, regional management, logistics optimization, and expansion strategy. The position is structured to accelerate readiness for director-level roles such as Regional Sales Director, Transport Director, or Expansion Director.

Ideal for someone with strong leadership potential, analytical mindset, and the ability to translate strategy into execution across large-scale retail operations.

Key Responsibilities:

18-Month Development Path

During the program, the Operations Development Senior Manager will:

• Rotate through core operational teams (Sales, Expansion, Logistics) to build a holistic view of retail operations.
• Lead selected high-impact projects focused on efficiency, network growth, and service quality.
• Collaborate with field teams and senior leadership to implement operational excellence initiatives.
• Develop management capabilities required for leading large regional teams or functional departments.

Target outcome after 18 months:

Readiness to take a senior management role in operations — leading regional sales, logistics, or expansion teams with direct impact on business performance.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Management or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in retail operations, expansion or logistics management
• Proven track record of driving operational improvements and leading cross-functional initiatives.

Skills and Competencies:

• Mobile and open to international assignments 
• Fluent in English, min. C1
• Agile learner with drive and openness to multifunctional and international career paths
• Operational excellence mindset and strong process orientation.
• Leadership and team development skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage large-scale projects and deliver measurable results.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Passion for people, performance, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview 

The Operations & Business Development Senior Manager is a high-impact role designed as a launchpad for future leaders within Żabka Group. 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.

Position Overview 

The Commercial Development Senior Manager is a high-impact role designed to prepare for  leaders' role within Zabka Group commercial organization, primarily in Category Management, Buying, and Pricing. Over an 18-month+ development horizon, the role combines analytical depth, commercial acumen, and exposure to how assortment, pricing, and supplier partnerships shape the company’s market performance.

This position provides hands-on experience in managing categories, optimizing product mix, and building supplier relationships, while developing the strategic mindset needed for roles such as Category Director.

Ideal for someone with strong business sense, data-driven decision-making skills, and the ambition to lead commercial strategies that influence millions of customers every day.

Key Responsibilities:

18-Month Development Path

During the program, the Commercial Development Senior Manager will:

• Rotate through key commercial teams (Category Management, Buying, Pricing, Promotions).
• Lead selected projects focused on category management, assortment optimization, margin improvement and customer insights.
• Collaborate with marketing, supply chain and finance to deliver end-to-end commercial initiatives.
• Develop leadership and negotiation skills essential for future director-level roles.

Target outcome after 18 months:

Readiness to take a senior management role in category leadership or commercial strategy, driving profitable growth and innovation across product portfolios.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing or a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in category management, buying, or commercial analytics.
• Proven success in managing categories, supplier negotiations or pricing strategies.

Skills and Competencies:

• Adaptability and curiosity to explore new business models and categories.
• Mobile and open to international assignments 
• Fluent in English, min. C1
• Agile learner with drive and openness to multifunctional and international career paths
• Strong commercial and analytical thinking.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to translate customer insights into actionable business plans.
• Leadership potential and ability to manage cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Financial acumen and understanding of P&L drivers. 

Position Overview 

The Category & Supplier Management Senior Manager is a high-impact role designed as a launchpad for future  leaders within Żabka Group. Over an 18-month+ development horizon, the role blends hands-on category and supplier management with deep immersion in how the company builds supplier partnerships, manages categories, and drives business results across multiple markets. This position is intentionally structured to accelerate readiness for director-level roles connected with international expansion, new business lines, or strategic transformations after the initial 18-month period.

Ideal for someone with strong potential, deep expertise in supplier management and category leadership, and the ambition to take end-to-end responsibility for shaping the company’s commercial future across Central Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

18-Month Development Path

During the program, the Category & Supplier Management Lead will:

• Rotate through key commercial teams (eg. Category Management, Supplier Management, International Expansion) to build end-to-end business understanding.
• Lead selected high-visibility projects with executive sponsors, focusing on supplier negotiations, category strategy, and cross-market initiatives.
• Gain exposure to new business models, supplier ecosystems, and international best practices.
• 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 commercial excellence.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in supplier management, category management, or commercial leadership within retail, FMCG, or related sectors.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and executing supplier and category initiatives in complex, multi-country environments.

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
• Supplier Management Expertise: Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in supplier relationship management, negotiations, and partnership building.
• Category Leadership: Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies that drive sales, profitability, and market share.
• 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.
• Mobility & Openness: Willingness and ability to work across Poland, Romania and other markets as needed.
• Adaptability: Able to manage ambiguity, respond quickly to changes, and thrive in dynamic environments.

Position Overview 

The Technology Office Senior Manager is a pivotal role within Żabka’s Elevator – from Manager to Leader, designed to accelerate the development of future technology executives. Acting as the right hand to the Chief Technology Officer, you will drive strategic technology initiatives, oversee IT architecture and governance, and ensure alignment of technology activities across the organization. This role blends operational, strategic, and communication responsibilities, offering broad exposure to business and technology leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

18-Month Development Path

During the program, you will:

• Support the management of the entire technology domain, including setting priorities, roadmaps, strategic decisions, and standards.
• Independently represent the technology function in meetings, committees, project reviews, and sessions with business leaders.
• Oversee enterprise architecture, technology standards, and solution consistency across retail (POS, ERP, e-commerce, WMS, OMS, store infrastructure).
• Collaborate with and manage the Technology Office: governance, project portfolio, decision-making processes, and oversight of transformation initiatives.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives such as e.g. store and logistics digitalization.
• Ensure effective collaboration between technology and business areas.
• Build standards and processes that enhance the efficiency of the entire technology organization.
• Identify strategic and operational risks and recommend solutions.
• Monitor technology trends and recommend development directions for the entire network.
• Mentor technology leaders and experts.

Target outcome after 18 months: Readiness to step into a senior technology leadership role, equipped with a generalist profile, advanced strategic and operational skills, and a proven track record of delivering technology-driven business impact.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Solid experience in technology management within retail, FMCG, e-commerce, or multi-site/international environments.
• Proven ability to think strategically and lead cross-organizational initiatives.
• Experience advising and acting as a sparring partner for C-level executives.
• Familiarity with IT/retail solutions and processes.

Skills and Competencies:

• Mobile and open to international assignments 
• Fluent in English, min. C1
• Agile learner with drive and openness to multifunctional and international career paths
• Strong leadership, communication, and authority-building skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple streams and manage complex projects.
• Strategic mindset and business acumen.
• High mobility, willingness to learn, and openness to new experiences.

Position Overview 

The New Business Senior Manager (Growth Senior Manager) is a high-impact, generalist role within Żabka’s Elevator – From Manager to Leader, tailored for individuals with strong growth potential and a passion for launching and scaling new business lines or entering new markets. This role is ideal for those who thrive in dynamic, startup or scale-up environments, where responsibilities evolve rapidly and cross-functional collaboration is key.

Key Responsibilities:

18-Month Development Path

During the program, you will:

• Lead and coordinate initiatives across governance, finance, sales, and new business development.
• Take ownership of projects that drive business growth, from ideation to execution, in both established and emerging business areas.
• Operate as a “business builder,” adapting quickly to changing priorities and seizing new opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new products, services, or market entries.
• Gain exposure to high-level decision-making and strategic planning.
• Participate in rotations that provide a holistic view of business development, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Receive mentorship from senior leaders and participate in regular performance reviews.

Target outcome after 18 months:

 Readiness to assume a senior role in business development, growth, or new ventures, with a proven record of delivering results in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Experience in companies developing new business lines or entering new markets, ideally in startup or scale-up environments.
• Proven ability to manage projects and adapt to rapidly changing responsibilities.
• Exposure to governance, finance, sales, and/or business development functions.

Skills and Competencies:

• Mobile and open to international assignments 
• Fluent in English, min. C1
• Agile learner with drive and openness to multifunctional and international career paths
• Strong generalist profile with high growth potential.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• High learning agility, adaptability, and openness to new challenges.

Position Overview 

The Strategy & Investment Senior Manager is a high-impact role designed as the launchpad for future senior leaders within Zabka Group. Over an 18-month+ development horizon, the role blends hands-on strategic work with deep immersion in how the company grows, enters new markets, makes decisions and shapes its long-term direction.

During the initial 18-month period, the person in this role works across strategic streams such as Strategy, Value Creation, M&A, joint ventures, international expansion and strategic finance. This position is intentionally structured to accelerate readiness for director-level roles connected with new businesses, new markets, or strategic transformations after the initial 18-month period. 

Ideal for someone with strong potential, natural curiosity and sharp problem-solving skills -a hands-on builder who thrives on assembling and developing teams, and who has the ambition to take end-to-end responsibility for shaping the company’s future.

Key Responsibilities:

18-Month Development Path

During the program Strategy & Investment Senior Manager will:

• Rotate through key strategic teams (Strategy, Value Creation, M&A, joint ventures, international expansion and strategic finance) to build end-to-end business understanding.
• Lead selected high-visibility projects with executive sponsors.
• Gain exposure to new business models, strategic investments, partnerships, and cross-market opportunities.
• Build capabilities required for future director-level roles.

Target outcome after 18 months:

Readiness to take a senior manager/ director role in new markets, new businesses, or major growth initiatives, focused on the business impact. 

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in management consulting, private equity, strategic planning or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and executing strategic initiatives within a complex organizational environment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Mobile and open to international assignments 
• Fluent in English, min. C1
• Agile learner with drive and openness to multifunctional and international career paths
• Strategic thinking: Ability to think critically and develop long-term plans that align with business goals.
• Analytical skills: Strong ability to analyze data, trends, and financial metrics to inform decision-making.
• Leadership: Proven experience in leading teams and initiatives across various functions within an organization.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership clearly and persuasively.
• Project management: Strong project management skills to ensure that strategic initiatives are delivered on time and within budget.
• Financial acumen: Solid understanding of financial principles and how strategic decisions impact the financial performance of the organization.
• Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Able to manage ambiguity and respond quickly to changes in the business environment.
• Flexibility: Desire to work in new areas of the business (e.g. new market, new business)