Retail Area Manager Nordic - Lindt

This is a unique opportunity to become a part of one of the most renowned leading international FMCG brands that has delivered substantial growth in the Nordic markets consistently for almost 20 years. The assignment is a full time, permanent position based at the Nordic headquarter in Solna/Stockholm. The role is reporting to Head of Retail Lindt & Sprüngli (Nordic) AB.

Take the opportunity to join a high paced, performance-oriented team of skilled professionals and explore the opportunities for growth - both in your professional and in your personal life. At Lindt, we are inspired to constantly renew the legacy of over 175 years of chocolate expertise and are thrilled to offer job opportunities that open the door to the world.

Main Responsibilities

As Retail Area Manager you will be responsible for the optimal performance of our physical stores in the Nordic Region. As per date, we operate 10 stores in the region, fully managed by Lindt Nordic. You will be the main contact to our Store Managers and they will report directly to you. You will work closely with all relevant organizational units such as SupplyChain, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource and General Administration.

Your tasks will include:

- To ensure that all stores will meet defined financial and qualitative targets.

- Lead a team of highly engaged Store Managers and support them in their assignment to deliver excellent service to every single consumer - every day.

- Manage day-to-day operations in order to ensure an efficient workflow.

- Ensure that Lindt Chocolate Advisors are well trained at all times and that applied skills follow the Lindt Standard Guidelines.

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Together with the Head of Retail and Retail Marketing Coordinator develop, implement and analyze assortment, pricing and campaign mix to ensure agreed financial targets.

- Travel frequently within the region to become an expert in the individual market environment of each individual store (expected travel days per week: 2-3 working days)

Requirements and skills

- Minimum 5 years of documented experience in a similar role, preferably with a premium brand.

- Excellent understanding understanding of optimizing store operations and standards for success.

- Proven leadership- and excellent problem solving skills in a fast paced environment. High willingness to close knowledge gaps at the highest priority in order to be able to contribute to the success of the business.

- you have a great sense for professional customer management and understand fully how our stores play a key role in inviting visitors into our world of premium chocolate.

- You have a great sense for professional customer management and understand fully how our stores are playing a key role in how the shopping experience is shaping the consumers’ view of Lindt, as a premium brand as well as a great company.

- Excellent communication skills (both written & spoken) in English. Your mother tongue is preferably one of the Nordic languages.

- Driver’s license.

Our mission in the Nordic market is to ensure that LINDT will be recognized as the most valued chocolate brand by the consumers. We are responsible to build the base for the next 100 years and are inspired by shaping this legacy. Your engagement and contribution will count.

For questions contact Jakob Hemvik, jakob.hemvik@jonandtalent.com , 070-794 99 50.



About Lindt
Lindt has enchanted chocolate lovers all over the world since 1845. During the 175 years of Lindt & Sprüngli’s existence, the company has produced chocolate and chocolate related products. Nothing else. Generations of thrilled, imaginative, enthusiastic, and inventive employees have built the company to what it is today: the world’s leading producer of premium chocolate.

Within the last 20 years, Lindt has succeeded reshaping the chocolate market in the Nordics. From having been a niche player, Lindt has quickly grown into the leading premium brand in Sweden, and is one of the fastest growing chocolate companies in the rest of the region. In the eyes of the Nordic consumers, Lindt is known for elevating their chocolate consumption with the best quality chocolate.

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