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Lidl

Lidl

RetailSpain HQ: Madrid, SpainGlobal HQ: Neckarsulm, Germany341000 employeesFounded 1973www.lidl.esMadridBarcelonaZaragozaMartorellPintoChesteConstantíGironaMálaga

Lidl is one of Europe's leading discount supermarket chains, operating over 12,000 stores and more than 200 logistics centers across 30+ countries. As part of the Schwarz Group, one of the world's largest retail companies, Lidl focuses on offering high-quality products at low prices, with a strong commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and employee development. In Spain, Lidl operates more than 650 stores and several logistics platforms, handling everything from regional logistics to store operations and management.

Company History

Lidl was founded in 1973 by the Schwarz family in Heilbronn, Germany, as a discount grocery chain. It expanded rapidly across Europe in the following decades, entering Spain in 1994 with its first stores. Today, Lidl is part of the Schwarz Group, a global retail giant, and continues to grow its footprint with new stores and logistics infrastructure worldwide.

For International Professionals

  • Lidl is very large global employer, with around 500,000 employees worldwide, offering extensive internal mobility and career growth across 30 countries.
  • Open roles in Spain range across store positions, logistics, and junior management, often requiring local language skills, but customer-facing roles may be less suitable for non-Spanish speakers at entry level.
  • The company provides structured training programs and development paths, especially from store-based positions up to area management roles.
  • Spanish workforce exceeds 17,000 people, with roles across stores, regional offices, and logistics centers in cities such as Martorell, Zaragoza, and Barcelona.
  • Positions in management and logistics may offer international opportunities for relocation within Spain or to other European countries.

Open Positions (9)

€18,800 – €63,000/year