THE GOAL

The aim of a Regional Manager position is to act as the link between the KellyDeli back office, retail partners and our points of sales. This position is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of points of sales to ensure operational excellence throughout their network. Reporting to the Head of Regional Manager’s, you will be targeted on driving like-for-like sales performance as well as building consistently strong relationships with both franchise partners and retail stores that we operate within. Using internal tools and resources, you should have an acute business acumen when it comes to analysing stats and figures, identifying weak areas and sensing the opportunity for growth and improvement within your allocated region.  

Travel involved

80% of time will be based in the field supporting point of sales – travel by car, train and plane

could be required at any time.

WHAT THEY DO:

Guarantee performance delivery of individual points of sale in your region.

Implement company policy, quality standards, group marketing initiatives, as well as

the regulatory and legal procedures on its region.

Advise sales outlets to maximize profitability and operate in the most cost-efficient way possible.

Ensure information is clearly communicated between KellyDeli head office and sales outlets, give meaning to the objectives and plans commercial / marketing / quality.

Ensuring the customer satisfaction of our consumers is key and is at the heart of point of sale actions.

Being the key contact for major accounts at local and regional level.

Be a source of information on new retail concepts, developments in the retail sector and competitors.

Driving Performance

To drive sales revenues by detailed management of all kiosk KPIs to include:

L4L performance metrics – total revenue

Range / variety analysis and implementation of correct product mix

Waste management to maximize product availability

Average transactional value

Marketing campaign results

Ensuring Partners utilize production management techniques to increase overall revenues of their assigned kiosks through analysis of peak times and individual product demand

Establish pro-active sales activities in all kiosks within their region such as: 2 tastings per day, plus high levels of customer interaction at all other times.

Help create and implement comprehensive sales training programs to motivate Partners to increase sales using proven sales techniques on a team or individual basis.

Organize internal sales competitions to increase partner engagement of sales measurement and activities

Conduct a minimum 4 sales training per year and weekly “in kiosk” sales recommendations dependent of Partner performance.

Partner Relationship Management

General business updates with retail partner management to define (overall picture,

sales, marketing, quality, NPD, company initiative, action plan of the kiosk and retailer issues).

Be the Sushi Daily brand representative at the local level with retailer – communicating important updates, performance success and marketing plans etc.

Gain the trust of our franchisees and do your upmost to ensure they’re job satisfaction.

Assure the respect of the global contract agreement at the local level.

Meaningful introductions of new partners into retail management to ensure relationships get off to a strong start.

Make sure training around store regulation has been followed with success.

Help create our partner's action plan based around main indictors (mystery shopper, complaint, audit results, …)

Be involved in creating clear and defined documentation on processes and kiosk operations to ensure smooth transition of kiosk take overs by new partners.

WHO THEY ARE?

Previous experience in a similar Regional Manager / Area Manager position and having industry experience in Food & Beverage or Food Retail would be a huge advantage.

Experience in multi-site management ideally in the world of catering and / or
franchising.

You will be a highly motivated self-starter, a team-player who is able to build great relationships with both colleagues and customers, whilst equally happy to spend periods alone in the field.

You like challenge, you are results and business oriented and like to work with numbers.

You have an excellent analysis of situations, you identify problems and propose concrete solutions (process redesign, action plans, training)

You will be a highly organised induvial, rigorous in setting up internal procedures and monitoring regulatory obligations.

Positive by nature, your network as well as your excellent communication, allow you to be the true ambassador of your region.

You are committed, able to convince and make decisions, supportive.

You are comfortable in a non-hierarchical and transversal role, with listening, openness, enthusiasm and simplicity.

Fluent in German & English 

Have a full EU Driving license 

BENEFITS:

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday off

Private health insurance

Cycle to work

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Monthly Sushi Allowance

ABOUT US:

KellyDeli is a fast-growing and very innovative food retail and restaurant company that was founded in 2010. One of its brand concepts, Sushi Daily, is the European leader for fully-serviced sushi bars. It currently operates over 100 kiosks in 13 countries.

The unique concept features outlets in grocery stores, supermarkets and airports with live Sushi Artisans performing their art in front of customers, delivering a differentiated customer experience and top-quality sushi.

CULTURE DEFINED BY VALUES

At the very heart of our brand, you will find 5 values that encompass who we are. They are ingrained in the roots of our company and we believe that they shape us into being the best version of ourselves.

Our values: Totally Together, Constantly Curious, Expertly Excellent, Humbly Honest & Positively Passionate

Join KellyDeli and be a part of a workplace that values its employees, champions sustainability, and fosters innovation. Take the next step in your career with us! We are an equal opportunity employer, join us