Area Manager PL

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.