Online marketplaces have never been this awesome. As Europe's fastest-growing B2B e-Commerce marketplace, Metro Markets GmbH is dedicated to transforming the way online marketplaces operate. We collaborate with a vast network of suppliers, vendors, and online businesses across Europe and beyond, handling thousands of products to meet our customers' needs and deliver exceptional service. Role Overview: As a Country Lead, you will play a crucial role in our leadership team, balancing growth & profitability plus management of our online marketplace in Germany. This role is pivotal in continuing our successful expansion across Europe. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and operation of the e-Commerce platform in Germany, focusing on the hospitality, catering industries, and other entrepreneur like independent grocery shop. Drive strategic partnerships and build strong relationships with sellers, vendors, customers, and other industry stakeholders. Collaborate closely with central teams (Marketing, Commercial, Operations) to ensure effective execution and maximized impact of market activities. Foster a strong partnership with local wholesale operations to integrate the online marketplace effectively as an embedded third channel of METRO next to the wholesale stores and Food Service Distribution (FSD) channel. Lead and inspire a cross-functional team, providing guidance, removing obstacles, and enhancing team performance. Take full operational profit and loss (PnL) accountability, aligning with our European business model. Monitor customer experience and collaborate on product development insights to continuously improve the service. You've got Proven experience in leadership, with a strong ability to manage and scale teams. Leading teams in a matrix organization, coaching and mentoring Extensive background in stakeholder management; adept at building and maintaining strategic relationships. Proficiency in cross-cultural management, understanding and integrating diverse cultural perspectives into business operations. Solid experience in PnL management, with a strategic mindset towards business growth and sustainability. Knowledge of e-Commerce, particularly in B2B environments, is preferred. Fluent in English and German. We've got Innovative product and exciting career opportunities in an agile environment with a start-up mentality A diverse and vibrant international environment of 70 different nationalities Flexible working hours and hybrid working with also flexible home office policy 30 days of vacation per year Full support from METRO Group – our mother company Metro Card for shopping at discounted rates & company discounts with renowned brands JobRad program for commuting [AM1] [BV2] Health and wellbeing support Language courses subsidy Attractive referral program Team events, MeetUps, and TechTalks And much more Please apply with the English version of your CV. To learn more about our product, please visit: Germany: www.metro.de/marktplatz France: www.metro.fr/marketplace/ Spain: www.makro.es/marketplace Italy: www.metro.it/marketplace/ Netherlands: www.makro.nl/marketplace/ Portugal: www.makro.pt/marketplace/ About us We create the future of B2B commerce by giving business relationships a platform. Our marketplace enables millions of business owners all over the world to focus on what they do best – delight others.