Country Lead - Netherlands (m/f/d) - Amsterdam

<h3>Online marketplaces have never been this awesome.</h3> <span><span>As Europe's fastest-growing B2B e-Commerce marketplace, Metro Markets GmbH is dedicated to transforming the way online marketplaces </span><span>operate</span><span>. 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.</span></span><span><span> </span><br/></span><span><span> </span><br/></span><span><span>Role Overview: </span></span><span><span> </span><br/></span><span><span>As a Country Lead, you will play a crucial role in our leadership team, balancing growth &amp; profitability plus management of our online marketplace in </span><span>the Netherlands</span><span>. This role is pivotal in continuing our successful expansion across Europe.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><br/><br/><p><span><span>Key Responsibilities:</span></span><span> </span></p><ul><li><span><span>Lead the development and operation of the e-Commerce platform in</span><span> the </span><span>Netherlands, </span><span> focusing</span><span> on the hospitality, catering industries, and other entrepreneur like independent grocery shop.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Drive strategic partnerships and build strong relationships with sellers, vendors, customers, and other industry stakeholders.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Collaborate closely with central teams (Marketing, Commercial, Operations) to ensure effective execution and </span><span>maximized</span><span> impact of market activities.</span></span></li><li><span><span>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.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Lead and inspire a cross-functional team, providing guidance, removing obstacles, and enhancing team performance.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Take full operational profit and loss (</span><span>PnL</span><span>) accountability, aligning with our European business model.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Monitor customer experience and collaborate on product development insights to continuously improve the service.</span></span></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><span><br/></span> <h3>You've got</h3> <ul><li><span><span>Proven experience in leadership, with a strong ability to manage and scale teams.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Leading teams in a matrix organization, coaching and mentoring</span></span></li><li><span><span>Extensive background in stakeholder management; adept at building and </span><span>maintaining</span><span> strategic relationships.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Proficiency</span><span> in cross-cultural management, understanding and integrating diverse cultural perspectives into business operations.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Solid experience in </span><span>PnL</span><span> management, with a strategic mindset towards business growth and sustainability.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Knowledge of e-Commerce, particularly in B2B environments, is preferred.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Fluent in English and</span><span> Dutch</span><span>.</span></span></li></ul> <h3>We've got</h3> <ul><li><span><span>Innovative product and exciting career opportunities in an agile environment with a start-up mentality</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span>A diverse and vibrant international environment of 70+ different nationalities</span></span></li><li><span><span>Flexible working hours and hybrid working with also flexible home office policy</span></span></li><li><span><span>Travel cost reimbursement to the Amsterdam office</span></span></li><li><span><span>30 days</span><span> of vacation per year</span></span></li><li><span><span>Full support from METRO Group – our mother company</span></span></li><li><span><span>Health and wellbeing support</span><span> via </span><span>voiio</span><span> platform</span></span></li><li><span><span>Access to Corporate Benefits platform</span></span></li><li><span><span>Language courses subsidy </span></span></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><span>Please apply with the English version of your CV. To learn more about our product, please visit:</span></span><span><span> </span><br/></span><span><span>Germany: </span></span><a href="http://www.metro.de/marktplatz"><span><span>www.metro.de/marktplatz</span></span></a><span><span> </span><br/></span><span><span>France: </span></span><a href="http://www.metro.fr/marketplace/"><span><span>www.metro.fr/marketplace/</span></span></a><span><span> </span><br/></span><span><span>Spain: </span></span><a href="http://www.makro.es/marketplace"><span><span>www.makro.es/marketplace</span></span></a><span><span> </span><br/></span><span><span>Italy: </span></span><a href="http://www.metro.it/marketplace/"><span><span>www.metro.it/m