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GOiNTERIM - Partner of the trade
For many years we have been a trustworthy partner when it comes to personnel support for the trade.
The following topics are covered by us and our managers:
- Management positions (CEO, CFO)
- Digitization projects
- Restructuring and optimization
- Financial Excellence
- Management category
- Purchasing
Market information
The exchange of goods and services is a decisive economic and employment factor in Germany. The retail and wholesale sectors are of great importance for economic development in Germany. The development of sales in the retail sector – especially in the retail trade – is regarded as an important indicator for assessing the state of the economy.
Trade is very employment-intensive. Around 14 percent of all employed persons in Germany work in the retail sector. Retail offers many career opportunities in existing businesses and many opportunities to start a business. A distinction is made between the following areas:
Retail
With over 300,000 companies (excluding motor vehicle dealers), more than 3 million employees and over 103,000 trainees, the retail trade is one of the most employment-intensive sectors of the German economy. Despite the concentration developments in the retail sector, this economic sector is still strongly characterized by small and medium-sized enterprises and a wide variety of business forms.
Wholesale
The wholesale sector (excluding the motor vehicle trade) comprises around 153,000 companies in Germany. According to the Federal Statistical Office, 1.86 million people are employed and sales of 1,154 billion euros were generated in 2015.
Franchise
According to the German Franchise Association (DFV), 950 franchise systems with 119,302 franchise partners and 159,348 franchise operations were active in Germany in 2016. According to the association, the franchise industry employed around 698,000 people and generated sales of 103.9 billion euros in 2016.
Further information:
Are you looking for immediate support with a high level of expertise that will lead your project to success quickly and safely? We are here for you.
Reference projects, e.g. from the retail sector
Project for the reorganization and sale of the company
The project focused on the acquisition of an international group of companies/food discounters with stores in Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Argentina from a London-based investment firm. The deal also includes the network of former Schlecker stores in Spain and Portugal. The business was making losses and is not properly strategically positioned. The order included a refurbishment and sale of the business.
Management
Trading company
Austria
60 million € turnover
Assumption of operational responsibility as managing director of a wholesale company for car parts and accessories, positioning, development and expansion of the company, team building and new corporate culture.
Interim HR
Retail
Austria/Germany
600 Mio.€ turnover
Interim head of HR / personnel management, operational personnel responsibility for the entire group / branches, support in strategy development and implementation, project management M&A / partial sale.
Interim CFO/CRO
FMCG
Austria
15 Mio.€ turnover
Takeover of the management / CRO position, development of a new strategy, operational implementation of all restructuring measures, in a 2nd step takeover of the sole management, successful turnaround.
Chief Digital Officer
Trading company
Austria
Branch network at 60 locations with 200 stores
The buzzword digital transformation affects all industries in today’s economy. The trade
is under particular pressure, however; it has to find the balancing act between stationary and online retail.
Turnaround with force and effect
An owner-managed, medium-sized group of three companies is to be sold. The situation is sensitive: EBIT is weakly positive, the seller has a business and legal history, a project with several challenges….