Trainee Operations Manager

About the Company

METRO Deutschland GmbH is represented with more than 10,000 dedicated employees in 102 wholesale markets and 11 delivery depots throughout Germany. Around three million customers from the gastronomy and large-scale consumer sectors trust our diverse range and first-class services.

Responsibilities

• Complete an 18-month training program involving on-the-job training in various stores, including international rotations
• Undergo 1-2 months of induction to learn all departments and processes
• Serve 2 months as a Department Manager to gain leadership experience
• Complete a 2-month central phase in Düsseldorf to learn central departments like purchasing
• Participate in an optional 1-month international rotation
• Spend 12 months training as an Operations Manager, shadowing existing managers to prepare for a permanent role
• Ultimately take on economic responsibility for approximately half of the assortment in a wholesale market

Requirements

• Successfully completed degree in Business Administration or a comparable field of study
• Experience in retail (e.g., vocational training in retail or student jobs)
• High degree of flexibility and mobility for various rotations within the region
• Passion for food and the retail industry
• Enjoyment in interacting with gastronomy customers
• Analytical skills and high affinity for numbers
• Very good German language skills (C1)

Benefits

• Attractive compensation of €45,000 p.a.
• 30 days of vacation
• Predictable working hours in a 5-day week
• Employee discounts in METRO markets and partner network
• Comprehensive induction and development opportunities
• Optional international stay (1 month)
• Networking sessions and Career Buddy program