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Store Manager in Bilbao

On-site in Barakaldo, Spain-BI +1·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 23 Oct)

Clarks

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Work mode
On-site, Barakaldo, Spain-BI, Spain / Bilbao, Basque Country
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
3+ years

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Skills

Clarks is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Bilbao.

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Knowledge

Inventory management.

Visual merchandising.

Customer experience.

Budget management.

Recruitment and training.

English language proficiency for positions outside the UK and Ireland.

Technical Skills

IT competence and ability to use different systems to manage store activity.

Planning and prioritization skills.

Commercial acumen.

Team motivation and leadership.

Excellent communication skills. [Store Manager EUROPE | PDF]

Required Experience

Significant experience in retail management, including team leadership, customer experience management, and store budget administration.

Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Extensive leadership experience, including managing direct and indirect teams, coaching, feedback, and employee development.

Experience in managing staffing levels based on sales volumes.

The role

Job Overview

Manage a Clarks store in line with business objectives. Lead and motivate the store team to maximize sales and profitability, achieving established objectives and KPIs. Responsible for the daily management of the store, identifying opportunities to improve the customer experience by meeting the highest standards of retail and team behavior.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate the team to achieve objectives and provide the required customer experience.

Manage controllable costs and efficiencies to proactively improve profitability.

Be responsible for the management of the sales floor during operating hours.

Regularly review commercial opportunities and customer feedback to improve sales and take appropriate action.

Lead the implementation of the commercial plan, including visual merchandising, to ensure that the store and the team are prepared for all trading periods.

Plan staffing levels based on the commercial plan and manage work schedules.

Ensure that all labor changes and relevant forms are completed correctly to ensure that team members receive their pay accurately and on time, including developing the capability of the management team to meet this requirement.

Recruit, develop, and train a high-performance, high-engagement team.

Manage Health and Safety procedures in the store, ensuring that all team members understand their responsibilities.

Manage all Labor Relations matters (including underperformance issues) fairly and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Regularly review own performance and maintain a personal development plan.

Manage procedures related to cash, inventory, and security in accordance with company standards, ensuring that all team members understand their responsibilities.

Ensure compliance with all legal and corporate requirements, including visual merchandising standards, PCI, data protection, right to work, among others.

Drive the implementation and execution of key and new initiatives within the store to achieve established objectives.

Ensure that store administrative processes are carried out effectively and that audit objectives are met.

Ensure effective inventory flow management to maximize sales and minimize losses.

Key Results

The store achieves the required performance standards in KPIs such as sales, multi-buys, conversion, and customer satisfaction.

The store's profit and loss (P&L) is monitored monthly and, together with the Area Sales Manager, actions are taken to minimize controllable costs and achieve budgeted contribution.

Floor control is executed consistently, guaranteeing an excellent brand experience for all customers.

Available reports and data are used to drive sales growth and achieve the established budget.

All trading periods (including sales and back-to-school campaigns) are planned in advance and executed correctly to maximize sales.

Team availability is adjusted to sales levels and customer footfall to meet demand.

All HR documentation (including payroll) is completed correctly and submitted punctually to the corresponding department.

All company recruitment tools are used effectively to ensure fair and legal selection processes.

All team members receive product knowledge training through the sales models established by the company.

All Health and Safety training, controls, and records are completed correctly and within the established deadlines.

All employee-related matters are managed in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable policies and legislation, consulting with Human Resources when necessary.

Maintain an up-to-date development plan and complete all performance evaluation documentation before and after formal reviews.

Comply with all security, cash, inventory, and administration procedures.

Ensure that the records and training of all team members are completed correctly and within the established deadlines.

Ensure compliance with all corporate policies and relevant legal requirements.

Regularly communicate the company strategy and new initiatives to all team members.

Train the team in corporate strategy and new initiatives, overseeing their implementation where appropriate.

Prepare and satisfactorily complete store audits, reaching the company's minimum standards in inventory accuracy, stock discrepancies, financial variations, and administration.

About Clarks

Clarks is a British footwear company founded in 1825 in Somerset, England, known for its iconic Desert Boots and Wallabees. It designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of shoes and boots for men, women, and children, with a global retail presence both through its own stores and third-party retail partners. As a heritage brand, Clarks has built a reputation for comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style, operating in over 100 countries worldwide.

In Spain, Clarks operates through a network of retail stores and has a presence in Barcelona, where it offers opportunities in retail management and store operations. The company's culture is rooted in its Quaker heritage, emphasizing integrity, simplicity, and looking after customers and employees. For international candidates, Clarks offers a chance to work for a well-known international brand within the retail sector, with potential for cross-border career development and a customer-facing work environment.

Industry
Footwear retail
Founded
1825
Employees
10,000–15,000
Headquarters
Somerset, UK
In Spain
Barcelona
Website
clarks.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Clarks is a heritage brand with a 200-year history, offering job stability and brand recognition for learning retail excellence.
  • As a global company, there may be opportunities for career advancement across its international locations and functions.
  • Working in retail in Spain allows you to engage with daily customers, enhancing language skills in Spanish and English.
  • Clarks is headquartered in the UK, but roles in Spain are focused on retail stores, so relocators should consider local branch operations.
  • Clarks provides a structured work environment, typical of a long-established, process-driven company with a focus on service.

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Additional information

Disclaimer

This document describes only the general nature and level of the work. It is not intended to include an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, functions, or responsibilities required for this position. Other activities, tasks, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be modified at the company's discretion, with or without notice.

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