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Regional Operations Director - Retail

On-site in Barcelona·Added 1 month ago

Agency
Michael Page España

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Overview

Salary
€81,000 - €99,000 a year

About €4,460 - €5,280 a month after tax, or €4,810 - €5,950 under the Beckham regime.

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Permanent contract
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
Senior level
Education
University degree

Visa options

  • The ad rules out sponsorship

    Per the ad: “Se valora residir preferiblemente en Barcelona, aunque también se contempla Madrid o el País Vasco como alternativa.”

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Excellent compensation package including base salary, variable bonus, and company car.
Permanent contract with a consolidated company in the Retail sector.
Professional development opportunity in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Ideal location in Barcelona, with other locations potentially considered.

The role

As Regional Director, you will lead the implementation of the company's strategy within your geographic scope, managing a team of more than 5 Regional Managers.

  • Leading half the country
  • Impacting sales and operations at a growing multinational

What you'll do

Reporting to the General Management, the candidate will be responsible for:

Management and Leadership

  • Comprehensive management of a wide geographic area covering half the country.
  • Direct leadership of the Regional Managers team.
  • Development, motivation, and coaching of teams, with a hands-on, humble, and highly engaged approach to daily operations.
  • Management, training, and support of store teams to ensure high performance standards.

Operations and Execution

  • Constant field presence: weekly visits to each region, store reviews, and control of operational execution and standards.
  • Implementation and supervision of corporate policies and procedures.
  • Ensuring an excellent customer experience at every point of sale.

Results and Strategy

  • Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the area.
  • Ensuring the achievement of sales and profitability targets.
  • Conducting market analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborating with other departments to implement business strategies.
  • Active participation in the strategic decisions of the Management Committee.
  • Reporting results and analysis to the General Management.

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

We are looking for a professional who values people and has a background built from the ground up, enjoying being close to the point of sale. A university degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related fields is required, along with previous experience managing multiple stores within the retail sector in organized and demanding environments.

A solid understanding of commercial and operational strategies is required, along with a high capacity to lead, motivate, and develop diverse and geographically dispersed teams. The ideal candidate will have energy and a clear willingness to get involved in daily work, as well as high availability to travel within the assigned area.

Residence preferably in Barcelona is valued, although Madrid or the Basque Country are also considered. A high level of Spanish and English, both spoken and written, is essential due to the international exposure of the position.

High availability for national travel a significant percentage of the time is very important.

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.

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About the company & team

Our client is a multinational company in the retail sector, recognized for its focus on expansion and efficient operations.

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