The Veltmeijer Group, founded as a family business, has evolved into a powerhouse in the arcade entertainment industry. Specializing in creating innovative gaming experiences, the company operates under well-known brands like “Gamestate”, “Gamecity” and “Gametown”, offering exciting and immersive experiences to over 5 million visitors annually. With over 40 locations across Europe, the company has established partnerships with major players like Center Parcs and Landal GreenParks, embedding its arcades in high-traffic leisure environments.
The organization generates a robust annual revenue of approximately €30 million, supported by a dedicated team of 500+ employees. Its headquarters in Limburg, the Netherlands, serves as a central hub for managing its growing European footprint and setting the stage for future international expansion.
As the Veltmeijer Group looks to the future, it plans to expand into new markets and embrace cutting-edge gaming technologies. For those joining the team, the company promises a culture of innovation, collaboration, and the opportunity to grow alongside a dynamic and rapidly expanding industry leader. Working at the Veltmeijer Group isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of entertainment.
Job Description
Your role as Regional Manager Germany;
In this role you are reporting directly to Operational Director, based in The Netherlands. You will be responsible for managing 7 different locations in Germany with a direct people management responsibility of 7 location managers and a total span of control of around 45 team members.
The Veltmeijer Group is a leading company in the arcade entertainment industry. They specialize in creating innovative and fun gaming experiences for all ages, providing immersive entertainment at standalone arcades and integrated locations in Europe.
You are responsible for visiting these 7 locations on regular basis. Travelling and overnight stay is necessary for this role. Preferably you live in the North-Rhein Westphalia area to be in close range to most of the locations and the headquarters in The Netherlands.
Your assigned locations are in Oberhausen, in the region of Allgäu, Close to Tossens in the North, in Bispingen, in Hohfelden, in Gunderath and close to Nedbach.
We are looking for a candidate with experience in managing different locations and a background in a similar management position. You are an inspiring leader who knows how to motivate teams and get the best out of them. Someone who can run autonomously and does not need a lot of guidance.
In this role you will be operationally and financially responsible for your locations.
You train your team to provide the best possible service to their guests and create revenue for the organisation. Experience with remote- and on-the-job people management, service level elevation and financially educated are necessary for this role. As English is the company language, professional English level language skills are necessary together with Native German language.
You are a very important link in the organization. You have a strategic vision and know how to translate this into concrete actions. You are analytical, problem-solving and results-oriented, and you have an eye for the interests of customers and stakeholders.
A background in hospitality, wellness/ fitness or retail would be a good fit for this role, but we are open to other backgrounds.
You should be able to travel regularly in your area and to HQ in The Netherlands. The arcades are open 7 days per week, therefore occasionally working in the weekends and/or evenings is required.
What you need to do:
• Strategy and planning for your region;
• Responsible for the performance of the arcades in the broadest sense of the word;
• Decision making;
• Prepare, analyse and present financial reports;
• Managing floor and location managers;
• Conduct assessment and/or performance interviews;
• Solid discussion partner for all layers in the organization;
• Steering on KPI’s;
• Analyze financial data in collaboration with the financial department;
• Monitoring project progress and reporting to management;
• Identifying opportunities for new projects and developing business cases;
• Managing projects within the region;
• Compliance with German laws and regulations.
Qualifications
What you need to bring:
• Experience in a similar management role;
• People management experience;
• Experience in managing several locations;
• Ability to travel and stay overnight;
• German and English language skills necessary;
• Preferred background in Retail, Hospitality, Wellness/fitness;
• Financially Litarate.
Additional Information
Why would you work for us?
The Veltmeijer group offers you a challenging position with good career prospects in a fast-growing international company. The Veltmeijer Group is a growing organisation year by year by expanding their locations.
You will enter a positive business with plenty of room for self-development, as well as a very autonomous role with a lot of responsibility and a great team.
• An above market salary package;
• Bonus component;
• Company car.
VITRU | International Executive Recruitment is exclusively assisting the Veltmeijer Group to recruit the best candidate for this crucial role.
How to apply:
If you are interested and you meet all the above requirements please send your English resume via the apply button to VITRU, The European Executive Recruitment Firm. For more information about this position, please contact Guy Laeven at VITRU via +31 6 19 79 80 68 (