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Head of Retail

On-site in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 28 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Salary
€80,000 - €90,000 a year

About €4,410 - €4,870 a month after tax, or €4,750 - €5,380 under the Beckham regime.

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Permanent
English
Required
Experience
Senior level

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Essential experience managing a high volume of points of sale.
  • Very high level of English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Salary: > 80,000€, plus bonus and company car.
  • Opportunity to join an international company in a full phase of growth and expansion.
  • Strategic position with high impact on the development and consolidation of the business nationwide.
  • A high level of autonomy and capacity for influence in decision-making.
  • Leadership of multidisciplinary teams within a dynamic and results-oriented environment.
  • Active participation in expansion, transformation, and continuous improvement projects.

The role

We are looking for a Head of Retail to lead the commercial and operational strategy of a nationwide store network, driving sales growth, profitability, and operational excellence. You will be responsible for developing high-performance teams, optimizing operations, and supporting business expansion through a solid and scalable retail structure.

What you'll do

Retail Strategy and Business Development

  • Define and implement the retail strategy aligned with the company's growth and profitability objectives.
  • Analyze business performance and establish action plans oriented towards continuous improvement.
  • Prepare budgets, commercial objectives, and key KPIs for the store network.

Operational Management

  • Supervise the operations of the points of sale network, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and procedures.
  • Ensure the correct execution of commercial and operational initiatives in-store.
  • Monitor productivity indicators, sales, operating costs, and customer experience.

Expansion and Growth

  • Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new openings.
  • Collaborate with the Expansion teams in the development of the commercial network.
  • Design scalable structures and processes to support business growth.

Leadership and Team Development

  • Lead, develop, and motivate regional and store teams.
  • Drive a culture oriented towards results, collaboration, and operational excellence.
  • Identify and develop internal talent, promoting succession and career plans.

Commercial Management and Customer Experience

  • Ensure the correct implementation of commercial campaigns, promotions, and merchandising strategies.
  • Ensure a consistent shopping experience aligned with the company's values.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing, Purchasing, and Supply Chain areas to maximize sales and product availability.

Cost Control and Profitability

  • Manage the P&L of the store network, ensuring the achievement of financial objectives.
  • Optimize operating costs, labor productivity, and inventory levels.
  • Drive initiatives oriented towards improving business efficiency and profitability.

Cross-functional Coordination and Reporting

  • Work closely with the Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Supply Chain, and Expansion areas.
  • Prepare periodic reports on activity, results, and improvement plans for General Management.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

  • Consolidated experience in leadership positions within the retail sector, such as Head of Retail, Retail Director, Operations Director, or Regional Director.
  • Demonstrated track record managing store networks and high-volume multisite operations, preferably in value retail, distribution, discount, or FMCG environments.
  • Experience leading large teams and geographically dispersed structures.
  • Solid knowledge of P&L management, retail indicators, resource planning, inventory control, and operational excellence.
  • Experience in business expansion, store openings, and the development of scalable operating models.
  • Strategic profile with a strong orientation towards results and the ability for data-driven decision-making.
  • Excellent leadership, influence, and high-performance team development skills.
  • High commercial orientation, analytical capacity, and focus on continuous improvement.
  • Professional level of English, with the ability to interact in an international environment.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

Industry
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In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is an international company in the retail sector specializing in fast-moving consumer goods, with a business model oriented towards accessibility, operational efficiency, and a solid value proposition for the customer. They are currently in a phase of growth and expansion, offering the opportunity to participate in the development and consolidation of a nationwide store network within a dynamic and high-growth environment.

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