Group Leader Commercial Refrigeration (m/f/d)

Company Description

We are REPA Deutschland GmbH, part of the REPA Group - Europe's leading distributor of spare parts for the catering industry, commercial kitchens, refrigeration technology and more. With over 95,000 items from more than 2,000 manufacturers, we offer the largest range on the market. Our 6 warehouses in Europe, 9 locations and over 1,500 employees guarantee fast and reliable service. Our affiliation with Parts Town, the American market leader in high-tech spare parts distribution, gives us even more power. Together we ensure that everything runs smoothly - whether it's a coffee machine, refrigerator or combi-steamer.

As Group Leader Commercial Refrigeration, you will drive business growth within the commercial refrigeration segment, lead strategic initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen market presence and profitability.

Reporting directly to the Group Director Refrigeration, you will play a key role in ensuring our solutions meet evolving industry needs and support the company’s long-term success.

Job Description

• Shape the product portfolio: Lead the development of our refrigeration product range and identify new market opportunities.
• Analyze and optimize: Use market trends, performance data, and customer insights to refine strategies and enhance solution effectiveness.
• Drive profitability: Monitor and manage key KPIs to ensure alignment with business objectives and improve product performance.
• Collaborate across functions: Work closely with internal teams, manufacturers, and suppliers to ensure effective product management and strong partnerships.
• Enable seamless execution: Partner with sales, key account management, procurement, pricing, logistics, and e-commerce teams to implement product strategies successfully.
• Ensure data excellence: Maintain accurate, up-to-date product information and implement best practices for data management.
• Lead and develop talent: Gradually take responsibility for managing a small team of 2–3 Junior Product Managers, fostering their growth and skill development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in product management or business development
• Technical or commercial experience in the commercial refrigeration sector or related fields (GDO, HVAC, food retail, plant engineering).
• Proven track record in business development, sales strategy, or commercial leadership roles.
• Experience in team management or coordinating projects and activities.
• Strong communication, mediation, and listening skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.
• Collaborative mindset for working in cross-functional teams.
• Business fluency in English (C1) and ideally German (B2).
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Willingness to travel internationally on short notice.

Additional Information

In addition to a secure job with a highly varied, broad range of tasks in an internationally successful, fast-growing and family-friendly group of companies, you can also expect depending on location:

• Attractive remuneration package including Christmas and holiday bonuses
• Flexible working hours and flexitime account to combine family and career
• Company pension scheme
• Canteen with subsidized lunch
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• Individual training and development opportunities
• Regular employee events
• Very good, appreciative working atmosphere
• Employees recruit employees - bonus
• Corporate Benefits
• Free employee parking

REPA embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Do you have questions? We will be happy to answer them! Please send an e-mail to Nadine and Anna: [email protected]

Have we piqued your interest? Then apply today! We look forward to receiving your online application.