Head of Retail

About Wolt

At Wolt we create technology that brings joy simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now were building the delivery of (almost) everything and youll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe.

Working at Wolt isnt always easy but its definitely exciting. Here youll learn more build more and ship more than in most other companies. Youll be challenged a lot but also have a lot of fun on the way. So if youre a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit this could be the ride of your life.

As the Head of Retail you will take full ownership of our high-performing Czechia retail business. Retail is a key focus for Wolt globally and locally we are the clear market leader in the quick commerce sector. You will be responsible for shaping and driving the strategy for growth focusing on strategic partnerships with large retail chains and local shops optimizing venue performance and ensuring continued retail revenue growth. You will have the freedom to execute and the responsibility to drive this business as if it were your own.

Do you have experience in building and scaling retail operations Do you have a proven-track record of driving sales and growth If this sounds like you wed love to chat!

What youll be doing

Reporting to the General Manager this is a key leadership role and part of the Wolt Czechia Leadership Team. Youll be responsible for defining and executing Wolts retail strategy across categories driving sustainable growth and ensuring our partners from national retail chains to local shops succeed on the platform.

Day-to-day in this role youll:

• Drive and continuously evaluate the retail strategy for the Czech market ensuring we maintain the best merchant portfolio and promotional activities.
• Oversee improve and ensure the efficient management of end-to-end sales processes (from lead generation to post-sales development) while providing excellent leadership to the local Sales Operations and Account Management teams.
• Take ownership of growing Wolts Retail business for both big retailers and local shops by ensuring merchant success. This will be done by creating tools reports and processes to help merchants launch and improve performance on our platform
• Evaluate the market potential - such as commission levels in each retail vertical mapping potential new areas identifying gaps in the venue portfolio and developing plans to achieve targets
• Work closely with the marketing team to plan and execute campaigns together with retail partners
• Continuously train and develop the whole local Retail team

Our humble expectations

• You have demonstrated the ability to close partnerships with various company sizes (from C-level executives to small business owners)
• Youve been leading both account management and sales acquisition teams successfully
• Youve got experience as both a hunter closing deals and a farmer cultivating relationships and managing accounts
• Youre process-driven and proactive - you know how to build a solid end-to-end sales process and youre constantly looking for ways to improve
• You have demonstrated the ability to juggle multiple projects and you know how to prioritize accordingly
• You have excellent analytical skills - such as translating data into actions or analyzing sales metrics and producing relevant KPIs.
• Youre a self-starter with the willingness to roll up your sleeves and do what is necessary to succeed
• Fluent language skills in Czech/Slovak and English are a must
• P&L experience is necessary as youll be responsible for owning your market

What we offer

• A fast-growing tech company with many career opportunities both locally and globally.
• A competitive compensation package including fixed salary equity and other competitive employment benefits.
• A dynamic team with flat hierarchies and a great atmosphere.
• Employee discount on Wolt orders free drinks coffee and fruits in the office.
• Flexible working model (hybrid working from home and office)
• Lots of learning and growth in a globally scaling tech company.

Next steps

If you are a proven entrepreneurial leader with the desire to take full ownership and drive a market-leading business with endless ambition this is the role for you.

We offer immense freedom to execute coupled with direct support from the General Manager and our international teams. Click below to apply and get the conversation going! Along with a competitive salary and benefits you will also be eligible for our stock option plan.

We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so if this sounds like an opportunity you want to pursue apply today!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Were committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company industry and cities. Thats why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools resources and opportunity to excel.