Job description
We’re Vilgain 🚀 – a European food and lifestyle brand built on clean ingredients, uncompromising quality, and products that actually make sense. We’ve built a loyal following across Central Europe and now we’re bringing that same energy to Poland.
We’re looking for an Area Manager to take ownership of our first Polish stores – their results, standards, and growth. But this isn’t just a management role. We want someone who will help us build Polish retail from scratch, grow with the expansion, and take on broader market responsibility over time – with a clear path towards Country Manager for Poland. What matters is the ambition, the mindset, and the drive to grow with us.
What you will do
Own the performance and profitability of stores — revenue, margins, staffing costs, inventory, and operational expenses.
Proactively identify opportunities to grow sales, improve processes, and optimize costs.
Plan and evaluate KPIs, work with data, and deliver regular performance reports.
Lead and develop Store Managers through coaching, feedback, and personal development plans.
Identify talent across your stores and build a systematic approach to their growth.
Ensure operational quality and customer experience consistently meet brand standards.
Oversee visual merchandising, cleanliness, replenishment, and process compliance.
Take ownership of inventory results and drive loss reduction across your area.
Act as a key partner on retail projects — from planning through to launch.
Support new store openings — staffing, training, and operational preparation.
Serve as the link between HQ and stores, cascading priorities and changes effectively.
Collaborate cross-functionally with buying, marketing, HR, logistics, and expansion teams.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, health & safety, hygiene, and operational standards.
Represent the brand and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.
What we’re looking for
Proven experience in a multi-site retail management role (Area Manager, Regional Manager, or similar).
Strong commercial acumen — you’re comfortable with P&L, KPIs, and data-driven decision-making.
A natural people leader who develops others and builds trust quickly.
Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities across locations.
Hands-on and field-oriented — you lead from the front, not from a desk.
Driving licence (category B) and willingness to travel regularly across your area.
Passion for health, food, and the Vilgain brand is a big plus.
What’s in it for you
A role with real ownership and direct impact on a fast-growing European brand.
Competitive compensation and employee benefits including discounts on Vilgain products.
A tight-knit, ambitious team that moves fast and gets things done.
The opportunity to grow alongside a brand expanding rapidly across Europe.
Monthly credits and employee discounts on Vilgain products.
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