Commercial Director - Supermarket Retail Serbia

LMW HR Group
, on behalf of its client
VEROPOULOS D.O.O. SERBIA (VERO), is looking for an experienced
Commercial Director
to join its operations in Belgrade, Serbia
.

This is a significant senior leadership opportunity for an experienced commercial professional from the
supermarket / food retail sector who is ready to take the next step in an international environment.

Reporting directly to the President of the company, the successful candidate will hold significant decision‑making authority, including signing authority for commercial agreements, allowing them to operate with a high degree of independence and ownership. They will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company’s commercial agenda in Serbia, taking responsibility for key supplier relationships, negotiations and commercial agreements, while leading an established buying team.

We are particularly interested in engaging senior professionals who would be open to relocating to Belgrade for a long‑term career opportunity.

• Lead commercial negotiations and agreements withlocalsuppliers.
• Represent the company in commercial agreements, includingsigning authority.
• Manage,guideand develop the company’s buying team.
• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with local suppliers and key business partners.
• Lead contract renewals and negotiate commercial terms and conditions.
• Assess commercial performance, marketopportunitiesand key business figures to support informed decision‑making.
• Manage complex negotiations and resolve supplier‑related commercial issues effectively.
• Maintain a high‑level overview of relevant commercial and financial performance in collaboration with the Finance/Accounting team.
• Work closely with senior management to support the company’s overall commercial strategy and business objectives.
• Strong track record within thesupermarket /organisedfood retail sector.
• Senior‑level experience in commercial management,buyingor procurementwithin a supermarket chain.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier‑management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, combined with sound commercial judgement.
• Proven leadership andpeople‑management skills.
• Ability to navigate complex negotiations, makedecisionsand manage conflict effectively.
• Very good knowledge of Excel.
• Full professionalproficiencyin
  
  Greekand
  
  English, both written and spoken, is essential.
• Willingness torelocateto Belgrade, Serbia.
• Highly competitivesenior executiveremunerationpackage.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Company‑provided accommodation in Belgrade.
• Company car.
• 12 round‑trip air tickets per year to the employee’s country of origin.
• 5-year employment contract with the prospect of renewal.
• Comprehensiverelocation support for the successful candidate.