Lidl is a prominent international discount supermarket chain that operates over 12,000 stores across Europe and the United States. As part of the Schwarz Group, it is one of the world's largest retailers, known for its efficient business model, high-quality private-label products, and a robust global supply chain.

In Spain, Lidl has established a massive presence with more than 670 stores and 12 logistics centers, employing over 18,000 people. For international professionals, the company offers a wide range of opportunities ranging from retail management and logistics to corporate roles in their Spanish headquarters, often emphasizing internal promotion and long-term career stability.

Lidl was founded in Germany in 1973 with the opening of its first modern discount store in Ludwigshafen. It expanded rapidly across Europe in the 1990s and entered the Spanish market in 1994 with its first store in Lleida.

For international professionals

Lidl Spain is consistently certified as a 'Top Employer', reflecting its commitment to high-quality working conditions and employee benefits.
The company offers a structured 'Area Manager' program which is a popular entry point for mobile professionals and graduates looking to lead large teams.
While retail store roles require fluency in Spanish, corporate and logistics hubs in regions like Barcelona and Madrid may offer roles suitable for multilingual candidates.
Lidl is known for offering indefinite contracts (contrato indefinido) to a high percentage of its workforce, providing significant job security for those relocating.

Area Manager Barcelona

Lidl

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Requirements

Completed University studies
2-3 years of experience in team management
High/native level of Spanish, minimum B2-C1 level of English, and German is an advantage
Initiative, proactivity, people-orientation, passion for teamwork, leadership, and achievement orientation
Driving license required
Previous experience in the sector and national mobility will be valued

Job Description

Introduction
As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales for a group of stores, leading a human team of between 80 to 100 people, and managing all performance indicators for your stores.

What will your day-to-day be like?
You will be responsible for the store teams: carrying out personnel selection, hiring, training, and team development.
You will manage sales, ensuring the standards and procedures defined by the company are met in the stores.
You will implement new procedures, products, and sales promotions in-store.
You will optimize product availability.
You will ensure the optimized operation of the stores.

Are you the person we are looking for?
Completed University studies.
2-3 years of experience in team management.
High/native level of Spanish, minimum B2-C1 level of English, and German is an advantage.
Initiative, proactivity, people-orientation, passion for teamwork, leadership, and achievement orientation.
Driving license required.
Previous experience in the sector and national mobility will be valued.

What we offer
A full-time contract.
A dynamic job in a sector that requires constant innovation and a permanent rethinking of the day-to-day.
We provide initial theoretical-practical training adapted to your position, along with a specific program where you can gain a global vision of the company and its different areas. You will also acquire transversal knowledge in people management, as well as the development of various skills that will facilitate the performance of your duties.
A competitive salary, social benefits, and a company car.
And a team like you wouldn't imagine.

Do you want to be part of a growing company and team? Apply now! By applying to our job offer, you are accepting our terms of use for our employment portal. For more information, you can visit our employment website: https://empleo.lidl.es/

View original advert (Spanish)

Introducción
Como Área Manager, serás responsable de impulsar las ventas de un grupo de tiendas, liderando un equipo humano de entre 80 a 100 personas y de gestionar todos los indicadores de rendimiento de tus tiendas¿Cómo será tu día a día?
Serás responsable de los equipos de tienda: realizar la selección de personal, contratación, formación y desarrollo del equipo
Gestionarás las ventas, garantizando los estándares definidos por la compañía y procedimientos en las tiendas
Implementarás nuevos procedimientos, productos y promociones de venta en tienda
Optimizarás la disponibilidad de productos
Garantizarás un funcionamiento optimizado de las tiendas
¿Eres tú la persona que buscamos?
Estudios Universitarios finalizados
Experiencia de 2-3 años en gestión de equipos
Nivel alto/nativo de español, mínimo nivel B2-C1 de inglés y valorable de alemán
Iniciativa, proactividad, orientación a personas, pasión por el trabajo en equipo, liderazgo y orientación al logro
Se requiere permiso de conducir
Se valorará experiencia previa en el sector y disponer de movilidad nacional
Qué te ofrecemos
Un contrato de jornada completa.
Un trabajo dinámico en un sector que necesita de la constante innovación y de replantearse el día a día permanentemente.
Te facilitamos una formación inicial teórico-práctica adaptada a tu puesto de trabajo junto con un programa específico donde podrás obtener una visión global de la compañía y las distintas áreas. También adquirirás conocimientos transversales en gestión de personas, así como el desarrollo de distintas habilidades que facilitarán el desempeño de tus funciones.
Un salario competitivo, beneficios sociales y coche de empresa.
Y un equipo como no te imaginas.

¿Quieres formar parte de una empresa y un equipo en expansión? ¡Inscríbete! Al inscribirte en nuestra oferta de empleo estas aceptando nuestros términos de uso para nuestro portal de empleo. Para más información puedes consultar nuestra página web de empleo: https://empleo.lidl.es/