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International Area Manager – Optical Sector

Hybrid in Colmenar Viejo·Added 2 days ago (last checked 23 Oct)

Multiópticas

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Essential experience in the optical sector. We need you to know how an optical shop works, its operations, and the particularities of the business.

  • Previous experience as an Area Manager, managing several stores, teams, and commercial and operational objectives in the Optical sector.

  • Experience in openings, implementation of processes, monitoring of standards, and optical retail business development.

  • Ability to train, accompany, and develop teams, generating trust and conveying the company's culture and values.

  • A very active, proactive, and decisive profile, with the initiative to detect needs, anticipate problems, and put solutions into practice.

  • A very operational mindset and orientation toward results, combining a global vision of the business with direct involvement on the ground.

  • Capacity for organization, planning, and cross-functional coordination, with the ability to manage different projects, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.

  • Good communication skills and the ability to work with teams from different countries and cultures.

  • High English level (C1), essential for international coordination. Other languages will be valued.

  • Essential availability to travel internationally very frequently and for long periods, including stays outside of Spain.

Nice to have

Experience in international environments, franchise or joint venture models, and expansion projects will be especially valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Join a project of international growth and expansion within Grupo MÓ.

  • A position with a direct impact on market development and the implementation of our business model.

  • A dynamic role that combines on-the-ground management, team development, and coordination with the various central areas.

  • The opportunity to work with different markets, learn about new business realities, and contribute to building a solid and scalable international management model.

  • Joining our central offices in Madrid, with a hybrid modality and frequent travel according to business needs.

If you have experience managing several optical shops, you like being close to teams, and you are looking for a challenge in which to combine operations, business development, and an international environment, we want to meet you.

At Multiópticas we are committed to talent, development and professional growth, in an environment that values diversity and promotes inclusion. If you want to make a positive impact on the eye health of hundreds of people, grow alongside a leading team and feel valued every day, we invite you to join our team, regardless of your identity or background. We look forward to receiving your application!

The role

International Area Manager - Optical Retail

At MÓ, we continue to grow internationally and are looking for an International Area Manager - Optical Retail to lead the operational development of our markets in Latin America (LATAM) and ensure the correct implementation of our business model in each country.

We are looking for a person with experience as an Area Manager in the optical sector, who knows the reality of stores firsthand, has a clear business orientation, and enjoys working on the ground. Someone capable of accompanying and training local teams, supervising optical shop operations, driving openings, and ensuring that MÓ's processes and standards are correctly applied in each market.

Your mission will combine direct operational management of LATAM markets with the coordination of the different central areas. You will be the link between the local teams and Madrid, ensuring that the needs of each country are addressed, that projects and processes advance within the planned deadlines, and that the strategy is translated into concrete actions and results.

This is a very dynamic position oriented toward execution, which requires very frequent presence in Latin America and real availability to spend prolonged periods in the region. Therefore, we are looking for someone who enjoys working on the ground, close to the stores and the teams, and who is willing to travel recurrently and adapt their stay to the needs of the markets.

What you'll do

  • Accompany the development of international markets, ensuring the correct implementation of the business model and Grupo MÓ standards.

  • Actively participate in the opening of new stores and the implementation of new projects, accompanying local teams throughout the entire process.

  • Analyze the reality of each market, identify opportunities for improvement, and propose actions that drive commercial and operational results.

  • Monitor business objectives and ensure that defined initiatives translate into results.

  • Regularly visit stores and markets to know their operation firsthand, detect needs, and ensure correct operational execution.

  • Accompany, train, and support local teams, conveying MÓ's values, culture, and way of working.

  • Ensure the correct implementation of store standards, service protocols, and clinic operations.

  • Work with local managers, franchisees, and joint venture partners to drive continuous improvement and the achievement of objectives.

  • Act as a connection point between international markets and central departments, channeling needs and ensuring fluid communication between both.

  • Coordinate the different areas involved—Commercial, Product, Marketing, Supply, Training, and Systems—to guarantee that each country has the necessary resources and deliverables.

  • Plan and monitor calendars, deadlines, responsible parties, and commitments for each department, anticipating possible deviations and unblocking issues.

  • Ensure that processes defined from headquarters are correctly implemented in each market and respond to the real needs of the business.

  • Identify deviations between what was planned and what was executed, coordinate corrective actions, and follow up until resolution.

  • Monitor commercial, operational, and service indicators across the different markets.

  • Prepare monitoring reports for International Management, providing a real vision of the situation in each country and proposals for improvement.

  • Share learnings and best practices between markets to optimize processes and favor a scalable international management model.

About Multiópticas

Multiópticas is one of Spain's leading optical retail chains, specializing in vision care products and services, including eyeglasses, contact lenses, and audiology services. With a network of over 500 stores across Spain and a strong presence in the optical and audiology market, the company combines retail operations with professional optometry and audiology services, making it a key player in the Spanish healthcare-retail sector.

Multiópticas is headquartered in Madrid and operates stores throughout Spain, with a significant number of job openings in various cities, from Teruel to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The company offers opportunities for opticians, optometrists, audiologists, and retail staff, and is known for its focus on customer care and professional development. For international professionals, Multiópticas provides a chance to work in a well-established Spanish retail environment, with roles that require Spanish language proficiency and often local certification, making it a suitable option for those already familiar with the Spanish market.

Founded
1938
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and 17 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Multiópticas has a strong presence across Spain, with stores in many cities, offering opportunities in various regions.
  • The company provides roles for opticians, optometrists, and audiologists, which may require Spanish professional certifications.
  • Working at Multiópticas offers experience in a well-established Spanish retail healthcare sector, with potential for career growth.
  • Most job openings are customer-facing, requiring Spanish language skills, which is important for international candidates.
  • The company has a history of over 80 years, indicating stability and a long-standing market position.
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