Alimerka is a leading Spanish supermarket chain with a dominant presence in the northern and central regions of Spain, particularly in Asturias, Castilla y León, and Galicia. Founded in Asturias, the company has grown into a major retail player with over 170 points of sale and a sophisticated logistics network that includes its own meat and bakery production facilities. It is recognized for its commitment to local sourcing and fresh products, maintaining a significant market share in its core territories.

Headquartered in Llanera, Asturias, Alimerka offers a wide range of career opportunities beyond retail operations, including specialized roles in IT, data science, logistics, and food technology. For international professionals, the company provides a stable environment within a traditional Spanish corporate structure. While the primary working language is Spanish, the company's investment in digital transformation and sustainable logistics makes it an interesting destination for technical specialists looking to work in Northern Spain.

Founded in 1986 in Oviedo, Asturias, by Luis Noé Fernández, Alimerka began as a single grocery store. Over the decades, it expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions to become the leading food retailer in the Asturias region and a major player in neighboring provinces.

This job was published 5 months ago

Expansion Manager AMK format - Valladolid

Alimerka

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Grupo ALIMERKA, a leader in the food retail sector, has a firm commitment to innovation and customer orientation. We are a large team made up of more than 6,000 professionals, distributed across more than 170 work centers, working every day with enthusiasm, effort, and commitment to continue growing sustainably.

We are looking for a Franchise Expansion Manager for our team. A person capable of leading the growth of the AMK Tu Super / AMK Fresh brands in Asturias, Galicia, Cantabria, and Castilla y León

WHAT WILL YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

* Development of expansion strategy; develop short and medium-term plans to meet expansion objectives

* Identify and select franchisees: identify, select, and evaluate franchisees

* Select optimal locations for franchises and ensure that the selected locations maximize the visibility and profitability of each franchise
* Manage relationships with franchisees

* Act as the main point of contact and support for franchisees, ensuring a smooth and productive relationship
* Ensure compliance with brand standards

* Conduct studies and analysis of the competition in the market

* Stay updated on trends

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

* University degree in Trade and Marketing, Business Administration, Law, or similar.
* Experience in expansion projects, ideally in franchises.
* Driver's license and own vehicle.
* Availability to travel.
* Strategic and business vision.
* Problem-solving ability, proactivity, and adaptability.
* Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
* Result-oriented and analytical capacity.
* Ability to work autonomously, while possessing teamwork skills.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

* Permanent contract linked to an innovative and rapidly growing project.
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Company car
* Shopping discounts.
* Physiotherapy service.

View original advert (Spanish)

Grupo ALIMERKA, líder en el sector retail de alimentación, cuenta con una apuesta firme por la innovación y la orientación al cliente. Somos un gran equipo formado por más de 6.000 profesionales, distribuidos en más de 170 centros de trabajo, que trabaja cada día con ilusión, esfuerzo y compromiso para seguir creciendo de manera sostenible.

Estamos buscando un/a Responsable de Expansión de Franquicias para nuestro equipo. Una persona capaz de liderar el crecimiento de las marcas AMK Tu Super / AMK Fresh en Asturias, Galicia, Cantabria y Castilla y León

¿CUÁLES SERÁN TUS RESPONSABILIDADES?

* Desarrollo de estrategia de expansión; desarrollar planes a corto y medio plazo para cumplir objetivos de expansión

* Identificar y seleccionar franquiciados: identificar, seleccionar y evaluar franquiciados

* Seleccionar ubicaciones óptimas para las franquicias y asegurar que las ubicaciones seleccionadas maximicen la visibilidad y rentabilidad de cada franquicia
* Gestionar relaciones con franquiciados

* Actuar como principal punto de contacto y soporte para los franquiciados, garantizando una relación fluida y productiva
* Asegurar el cumplimiento de los estándares de la marca

* Realizar estudios y análisis de la competencia en el mercado

* Mantenerse actualizado sobre tendencias

¿QUÉ BUSCAMOS?

* Formación universitaria en Comercio y Marketing, Administración de empresas, Derecho o similar.
* Experiencia en proyectos de expansión, idealmente de franquicias.
* Carnet de conducir y vehículo propio.
* Disponibilidad para viajar.
* Visión estratégica y de negocio.
* Capacidad resolutiva, proactividad y adaptabilidad.
* Excelentes capacidades de negociación y comunicación.
* Orientación a resultados y capacidad analítica.
* Capacidad para trabajar de manera autónoma, si bien con habilidades de trabajo en equipo.

¿QUÉ OFRECEMOS?

* Contrato indefinido vinculado a un proyecto innovador y en pleno crecimiento.
* Salario competitivo en función de la experiencia
* Coche de empresa
* Descuento en compras.
* Servicio de fisioterapia.