DIA (Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentación) is a prominent Spanish multinational retail company specializing in the proximity supermarket sector. Operating a vast network of thousands of stores across Spain, Argentina, and Brazil, the company is a major player in the grocery market, known for its focus on neighborhood convenience and a strong portfolio of private-label products.

Headquartered in Madrid, DIA maintains a massive operational footprint in Spain with stores and distribution centers in nearly every province. For international professionals, the company offers diverse opportunities within its corporate headquarters and logistics hubs, particularly in areas like supply chain management, digital transformation, and retail operations, making it a significant employer for those looking to enter the Spanish retail industry.

Founded in 1979 in Madrid with the opening of its first store on Calle Valderrodrigo. It expanded rapidly through acquisitions and international growth, becoming a publicly traded company in 2011.

For international professionals

One of Spain's largest employers with a global workforce of over 30,000 people.
Headquartered in Las Rozas (Madrid), which serves as the central hub for corporate, tech, and administrative roles.
Offers a wide variety of roles ranging from frontline retail and logistics to specialized corporate functions in expansion and HR.
The company is currently focused on a major digital and store-format transformation, creating opportunities for modernization-focused professionals.
Provides a decentralized work environment with regional delegations across Spain, including major hubs in Valencia, Zaragoza, and Malaga.

Area Manager Cuenca-Albacete

DIA

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

Job Description

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can apply your leadership and have a direct and visible impact?

At Dia España, we are in a full process of expansion and continuous improvement; therefore, we need to incorporate an Area Manager to take the reins of managing our stores in Cuenca and Albacete. If you are a person with a great capacity to motivate and develop teams, goal-oriented, and eager to grow in a dynamic environment, we want to meet you!

Dia is one of the main distribution chains in Spain, with over 45 years of experience offering quality at competitive prices

Responsibilities:
- Ensure the implementation of guidelines regarding our operating model and boost the performance of the assigned stores, guaranteeing success in the area.

- Lead, motivate, and develop the teams in each store, fostering a high-performance environment.

- Implement actions together with store managers aimed at improving their sales and store results.

- Participate and get involved, together with HR, in the selection, training, evaluation, and development of the store teams under your responsibility.

- Optimize resources and implement efficient actions and processes to maximize daily operations, improve sales, and profitability.

- Analyze and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.

- Guarantee quality in customer service, merchandising, and the correct implementation of all our policies.

- Manage, from an economic point of view, the correct allocation of human resources to the points of sale, controlling and establishing action plans aimed at improving productivity and reducing absenteeism.

- Establish fluid communication, acting as a link between senior management and the stores to transmit strategies and objectives.

At Dia, we believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities, and therefore, we implement non-discriminatory selection processes that favor diversity and inclusion.

- Certification of a disability equal to or greater than 33% will be taken into account.

What profile are we looking for?

- University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or similar.
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar position in the retail sector, managing teams and P&L accounts.

What do we offer you?

Company car to facilitate your travel and the management of openings.
A stable project within a leading company in the distribution sector with opportunities for growth and professional development.
Continuous training and the possibility of having a direct impact on the development of the company.
Competitive salary in accordance with the experience and responsibilities of the position.
Employee discount for you and your family.
Belonging to one of the companies with the Best Corporate Reputation in Spain according to the Merco Empresas 2025 Ranking.

Interesting, right? Join DIA and contribute to our expansion process and success!

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Estás buscando un nuevo reto en el que poner en marcha tu liderazgo y con un impacto sea directo y visible?

En Dia España nos encontramos en pleno proceso de expansión y mejora continua, por ello necesitamos incorporar un/a Jefe/a de Zona que tome las riendas de la gestión de nuestras tiendas en Cuenca y albacete. Si eres una persona con gran capacidad para motivar y desarrollar equipos, orientada a objetivos y con ganas de crecer en un entorno dinámico, ¡queremos conocerte!

Dia es una de las principales cadenas de distribución de España, con más de 45 años de recorrido ofreciendo calidad a precios competitivos

Responsabilidades:
- Asegurar la implantación de las directrices sobre nuestro modelo operativo y potenciar el rendimiento de las tiendas asignadas, garantizando el éxito en la zona.

- Liderar, motivar y desarrollar a los equipos de cada tienda, fomentando un ambiente de alto rendimiento.

- Poner en marcha junto con los jefes de tienda acciones orientadas a mejorar sus ventas y los resultados de sus tiendas.

- Participar e involucrarse, junto con RRHH, en la selección, formación, evaluación y desarrollo de los equipos de las tiendas bajo su responsabilidad.

- Optimizar recursos e implementar acciones y procesos eficientes para maximizar las operaciones diarias, mejorar las ventas y la rentabilidad.

- Analizar y gestionar los indicadores clave de rendimiento (KPIs) para impulsar la mejora continua.

- Garantizar la calidad en la atención al cliente, el merchandising y la correcta implementación de todas nuestras políticas.

- Gestionar, desde el punto de vista económico, la correcta asignación de los recursos humanos a los puntos de venta, controlando y estableciendo planes de acción dirigidos a la mejora de la productividad y la reducción del absentismo.

- Establecer una comunicación fluida, actuando como nexo entre la alta dirección y las tiendas para transmitir estrategias y objetivos.

En Dia creemos que lo que nos hace diferentes, nos hace más fuertes. Estamos comprometidos con la igualdad de oportunidades, y por eso, implementamos procesos de selección no discriminatorios que favorezcan la diversidad y la inclusión.

- Se tendrá en cuenta la certificación de una discapacidad igual o superior al 33%.

¿Qué perfil buscamos?

- Formación universitaria en Administración de Empresas, Marketing, Economía o similar.
- Experiencia de al menos 3 años en un puesto similar en el sector retail, gestionando equipos y cuenta de explotación.

¿Qué te ofrecemos?

Coche de empresa para facilitar tus desplazamientos y gestión de las aperturas.
Un proyecto estable dentro de una empresa líder en el sector de distribución con oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo profesional.
Formación continua y la posibilidad de tener un impacto directo en el desarrollo de la compañía.
Salario competitivo acorde con la experiencia y responsabilidades del puesto.
Descuento de empleado para ti y tu familia.
Pertenecer a una de las empresas con Mejor Reputación Corporativa de España según el Ranking Merco Empresas 2025.