Interim Market Manager / Operations Manager

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About the role  

The role as Market Manager (Interim) is a full-time maternity cover position from May 2026 to December 2026. 

The position will oversee the German market and will work closely with the Mid-EU regional leadership team and HQ functions in Copenhagen. 

 The Market Manager at JOE & THE JUICE plays a crucial role in driving the brand’s success within a designated market, ensuring that all stores operate at the highest operational standards. This position is central to supporting the company’s ambition of becoming a global, people-centric food and beverage brand. 

 By upholding the company’s virtues of Positive Attitude, Inclusion, Social Ties, and Growth, the Market Manager will foster a culture that emphasizes operational excellence, strong employee engagement, outstanding guest experiences, and solid financial performance across the markets. 

 We see the role as highly hands-on, close to operations, teams, and guests. 

 

  Key responsibilities   
 The successful candidate will:

• Oversee the operational leadership team supporting the German market together with store leadership teams across all locations. 

• Ensure that all stores operate smoothly while maintaining high standards in customer service, product quality, and store cleanliness. 

• Drive sales growth and profitability across the market by implementing strong operational and commercial strategies. 

• Uphold and promote the JOE & THE JUICE brand identity and virtues, ensuring a consistent and engaging guest experience across all stores. 

• Maintain a high level of guest satisfaction by ensuring exceptional service standards and strong product execution. 

• Analyse market performance data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions when necessary. 

• Work closely with internal departments such as Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and People & Culture to ensure alignment with market objectives. 

• Address operational challenges quickly and effectively to minimize disruption to business operations. 

• Provide regular updates and performance insights to regional leadership on market performance, opportunities, and challenges. 

 

Key Qualifications  

• Minimum 3 years of operational leadership experience in JOE & THE JUICE 

• Strong experience managing multiple locations with a proven track record of driving operational performance. 

• Solid understanding of cost control, labour management, and operational efficiency. 

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret and act on P&L performance and operational KPIs. 

• Demonstrated experience building high-performing teams and developing leaders. 

• Strong ability to manage operational complexity and respond effectively to changing business conditions. 

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

• Experience working in fast-paced operational environments with a strong focus on guest experience and brand execution. 

• Fluency in English required; German is considered an advantage. 

 

Join us in our pursuit to become the first truly global people-focused F&B brand 

JOE & THE JUICE is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, without regard to: race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship status; age, marital status; sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment or gender expression • medical condition, pregnancy or maternity, physical or mental disability; religion, belief, ancestry, veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable law. JOE & THE JUICE complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination and will not engage in or tolerate discrimination in any form against any person. 

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