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Area Manager

On-site in Vitoria-Gasteiz·Added 3 months ago (last checked 30 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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On-site, Vitoria-Gasteiz
Contract
Permanent
Education
University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Being an Area Manager is an opportunity to take on a challenge with a high level of responsibility early in your professional career, with good compensation.

You will have the opportunity to lead and develop a team of Store Managers, manage several business units, and make decisions that directly impact the results of your area. Each day will bring a new challenge where you will put your leadership, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills into practice.

It is an ideal position for people with ambition, initiative, and a desire to learn in a dynamic environment, where growth depends on your performance and your ability to take on new challenges.

If you are looking for an experience that accelerates your professional development, gives you a global view of the business, and prepares you to take on ever-increasing responsibilities, this could be the next step in your career.

The role

You will have the opportunity to lead and develop a team of Store Managers, manage several business units, and make decisions that directly impact the results of your area. Each day will bring a new challenge where you will put your leadership, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills into practice. It is an ideal position for people with ambition, initiative, and a desire to learn in a dynamic environment.

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What you'll do

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

  • Supervise, advise, and support Store Managers in team management and organization, including motivation, administrative matters, vacations, unused days off, hiring and firing, training, permits, etc.
  • Communicate the guidelines established by the company regarding everything that affects sales objectives, such as pricing, promotions, product introductions, and/or product placement.
  • Advise stores on mechanisms to improve their profitability and ensure these are implemented, including order planning, expiration date control, and product preservation.
  • Advise the Logistics Manager on store supply issues.
  • Propose and implement actions to boost the sales of products that align with the priorities set by the company, such as in-store placement and promotions.
  • Develop the necessary actions to consolidate and maintain the brand image at points of sale, as well as ensure optimal customer service.
  • Verify and ensure compliance with regulations regarding company image, including order, cleanliness, and the presentation of the store and its products.
  • Train and motivate the staff under your responsibility.
  • Visit and monitor competitor stores to compare prices and product quality.
  • Propose improvement actions.
  • Promote cross-functional and vertical communication within the company.
  • Ensure the updating and reliability of the department's databases.
  • Ensure compliance with current regulations on data protection and access to information.
  • Ensure health and safety in your own workplace and in all workplaces within your scope, in accordance with established procedures and current occupational risk prevention regulations.

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

  • Completed university studies.
  • Initiative, proactivity, people-oriented approach, passion for teamwork, leadership and results orientation.
  • English: Will be valued positively.
  • Must be willing to travel nationally.

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

Leading multinational in the distribution sector offering an excellent opportunity to develop a professional career. You will find a dynamic environment where commitment, organizational skills, results orientation, and leadership are valued. The company offers ongoing training, real opportunities for internal promotion, and a culture based on responsibility and efficiency.

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