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Our Central Headquarters teams play roles that are as varied as they are important. Regardless of the department they belong to, what brings our colleagues together is respect, trust, and the drive to do things even better every day. Join us and become part of a team you can rely on, where you can grow and enjoy a matching salary and benefits package. Together we are Lidl, a top employer in Romania and across Europe.

Your role

• Lead, empower, and evaluate the regional team in full alignment with corporate leadership principles; build a high-performance culture, foster a collaborative work environment, delegate strategically, and actively drive succession planning and individual professional development.
• Oversee the expansion strategy by identifying, evaluating, and negotiating high-potential retail locations, property acquisitions, and leases to drive continuous portfolio growth;
• Take responsibility for resource and headcount planning, operational cost management, and continuous tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) to meet operational and financial goals;
• Oversee total lifecycle delivery of retail construction projects strictly adhering to corporate technical standards—end-to-end management of project schedules, budgets, general contractor selections, and the flawless acquisition of all statutory permits and legal compliance approvals (e.g., ISU / fire safety certification).

Your profile

• Higher education degree (Bachelor's or Master's degree) in Business Administration, Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Law, or a related field;
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a management/leadership position within Real Estate development, expansion, or commercial property management;
• Proficiency in English (minimum B2/C1 level) for executive reporting, cross-border alignment, and international corporate communication.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, negotiation prowess, decision-making capabilities, and team management skills;
• High willingness to travel frequently across regions (more than 50%) and a valid driver’s license;
• Readiness for national and international career mobility;
• Result-oriented approach with high standards for quality, cost efficiency, and legal compliance;
• Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence key external partners, landlords, and public authorities;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex real estate strategies into clear executive reporting;
• Growth mindset and proactive problem-solving approach, focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Our offer

• You will benefit from a comprehensive salary and benefits package (meal vouchers, Easter and Christmas gift vouchers, etc.);
• You will enjoy a personalized onboarding plan and a dedicated mentor;
• Because your health matters to us, you will receive private health insurance, alongside life and accident insurance;
• We want your birthday to be special, which is why we offer you a day off to celebrate and enjoy yourself;
• You will have access to dedicated training programs for your continuous professional development.

At Lidl, we ensure a fair and non-discriminatory compensation system for all roles within the company.