Operations Manager SEE (dwm)

HYROX The World Series of Fitness Racing is a global sports event series born in Germany in 2017. We unite running and functional fitness into a unique competition format. Today HYROX is a worldwide movement with events on five continents and tens of thousands of athletes competing every season.

To support our rapid expansion in South East Europe (SEE) we are looking for a hands-on operations expert to build our infrastructure secure our logistics and ensure our events in Turkey Greece Romania and Bulgaria run with military precision.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regional Structure & Expansion: You will architect the operational backbone for HYROX in the SEE region. This includes sourcing and negotiating with local providers for AV structures and trucking in Turkey Greece Romania Bulgaria and Hungary
• Warehouse Management: You are responsible for establishing and managing a new central warehouse structure (specifically in Greece) implementing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and overseeing inventory maintenance and kit preparation.
• Crew Leadership: You will recruit build and lead a dedicated Operations Crew (focus on Turkey) and manage on-site logistics staff ensuring safety efficiency and team spirit.
• On-Site Execution: You are the Lead Operations Manager on-site for our events in the region. You supervise the entire build-up and break-down process coordinate with production teams and solve ad-hoc challenges under pressure.
• Technical Planning: Utilization of AutoCAD to oversee venue maps placement of stages and event infrastructure to ensure optimal flow and safety.
• Budget & Logistics: Comprehensive planning of load-in/load-out schedules management of regional operations budgets and coordination of complex travel and transport logistics across borders.

YOUR PROFILE

• Experience: Proven track record in event operations or logistics coordination for large-scale sporting events (e.g. Triathlon Ironman Marathons) or international productions.
• Regional Network: You are well-connected with suppliers and partners in the SEE region (TR GR RO BG).
• Language Skills: You are fluent in Turkish and English (mandatory). Additional languages (Greek Romanian Bulgarian) are a strong plus.
• Tech Stack: Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Google Workspace/Office.
• Mindset: You have a get things done attitude stay calm under pressure and possess strong negotiation skills. You are willing to travel extensively (weekends and nights included).
• Qualifications: Valid drivers license. Licenses for forklifts/scissor lifts and First Aid certification are desirable.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity to take on responsibility in a fast-growing international company with a strong sports DNA.
• Flat hierarchies quick decision-making processes and plenty of room for your ideas.
• A motivated international team with a genuine passion for sports and events.
• A healthy work-life balance thanks to flexible trust-based working hours.
• Employee discounts in our HYROX stores.

INTERESTED

Then we look forward to receiving your application. Simply upload your CV as a PDF (no photo required) and answer the questions in the application form. Your contact person is Isabelle (HYROX People).

We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity and are committed to fostering equal opportunity for all.