Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Head of Grocery & Retail to lead and scale Bolt Food Romania’s Grocery & Retail business, building it into a key growth pillar through strong commercial execution, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships.
With over 200 million users in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it’s all thanks to our people.
We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or ability.
Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars. And we need your help on this mission!
As the Head of Grocery & Retail, you will own the strategy, performance, and growth of Bolt Food Romania’s non-restaurant verticals. You will lead a team of Business Development Managers, manage the vertical P&L, develop strategic partnerships across grocery and retail, and work cross-functionally to deliver a scalable, profitable, and customer-centric business.
Define and execute the Grocery & Retail strategy for Romania, identifying growth opportunities, prioritising investments, and driving expansion across grocery chains and retail categories. Own the vertical P&L, setting performance targets, monitoring key business metrics, and ensuring sustainable growth and profitability. Lead, coach, and develop the Grocery & Retail team, establishing clear ownership, strong execution rhythms, and a high-performance culture.</point Build and manage senior relationships with strategic partners, leading complex commercial negotiations, business reviews, and long-term growth plans. Oversee partner onboarding, integrations, store rollouts, catalog quality, operational readiness, and customer experience to ensure reliable execution at scale. Act as the local business owner for Grocery & Retail, collaborating with Operations, Growth, Marketing, Product, Finance, Legal, and Support teams to remove blockers and deliver business outcomes.
7+ years of experience in grocery, retail, e-commerce, marketplaces, FMCG, delivery, or other commercial leadership roles with ownership of business performance. Proven experience leading and developing teams, while managing senior stakeholders and enterprise-level partnerships. Strong commercial acumen with experience in negotiations, business development, category management, or strategic account management.</point Comfortable owning P&L performance, analysing business data, building business cases, and making data-driven decisions. Able to navigate ambiguity, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and translate strategy into operational execution. Fluent in English and Romanian; experience in online grocery, digital retail, marketplace businesses, or large-scale retail partnerships is a strong advantage.
Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying!
Play a direct role in shaping the future of mobility. Impact millions of customers and partners in 600+ cities across 50+ countries. Work in fast-moving autonomous teams with some of the smartest people in the world. Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities. Get a rewarding salary and stock option package that lets you focus on doing your best work. Enjoy the flexibility of working in a hybrid mode with a minimum of 3 days in the office each week to foster strong connections and teamwork.</point Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
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