Commercial Manager CEE

Warsaw Permanent View Job Description
The role combines commercial strategy, retail operations, product management and multi-market leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for the existing business in CEE while also supporting further expansion into new markets. We are looking for a commercially strong leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on retail experience.

Added 21/08/2026

  • Commercial Manager CEE
  • Commercial Manager CEE

About Our Client

For an international retail organisation operating across Central and Eastern Europe, we are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager CEE who will take ownership of the commercial performance and development of a well-known global consumer brand across the region.

Job Description

  • Full responsibility for business performance across the CEE region, including sales, margin, stock rotation and store P&L.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with the global brand owner and international headquarters
  • Managing the product area, including sales analysis, ordering, assortment planning and stock allocation
  • Overseeing retail operations and ensuring consistent execution of commercial, product and operational standards across stores
  • Managing Visual Merchandising standards and implementation of new collections and product launches
  • Supporting marketing and promotional activities in cooperation with internal teams and external partners
  • Leading new store openings and supporting entry into new markets across the CEE region
  • Driving both retail and e-commerce performance and identifying opportunities for further business growth
  • Working closely with Logistics, IT, Property, HR, Finance and other key functions
  • Leading and developing a large, geographically dispersed organisation across several markets



The Successful Applicant

  • Strong experience in sales, commercial or retail management within an international organisation
  • Experience managing business performance across multiple stores, markets or countries
  • Strong understanding of sales, profitability, P&L, stock management and retail KPIs
  • Experience working with key international or regional stakeholders in a matrix environment
  • Proven people management experience, including leadership of large or geographically dispersed teams
  • Strong commercial negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience in business development, market expansion or new store openings
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment
  • Very good command of English
  • Experience gained within fashion, beauty, lifestyle, premium consumer goods or another brand-driven retail environment will be a strong advantage



What's on Offer

  • A highly visible regional role with significant business ownership
  • Opportunity to shape the further growth of a recognised international brand across CEE
  • Attractive benefits package&company car
  • Hybrid working model based in Warsaw
  • Strong opportunities for further professional and leadership development



Contact
Monika Wojciechowska
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7088339

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Sub Sector
Field Sales
Industry
Retail
Where
Warsaw
Typ umowy
Permanent
Consultant name
Monika Wojciechowska
Job Reference
JN-082026-7088339