Primark is a leading international clothing retailer that offers the latest fashion, beauty, and homeware at affordable prices. Founded in Dublin in 1969, the company has grown into a global powerhouse with over 400 stores across 16 countries in Europe and the US, employing more than 70,000 people. As a subsidiary of Associated British Foods (ABF), it maintains a massive supply chain and a high-volume retail model that defines the value fashion sector.

Spain represents one of Primark's most significant markets, hosting one of its largest flagship stores globally on Madrid's Gran Vía. The company maintains a strong corporate presence in Madrid to manage its extensive network of over 50 stores across the country. For international professionals, Primark offers opportunities in retail management, corporate communications, and human resources, often providing a multicultural work environment within its Spanish headquarters.

Primark was founded in 1969 in Dublin, Ireland, originally trading as Penneys. It expanded into the UK in 1973 and began its major European expansion in the 2000s, entering the Spanish market in 2006 with its first store in Madrid.

For international professionals

Spain is one of Primark's largest and most successful international markets with over 50 store locations.
The company's Spanish headquarters is located in Madrid, supporting regional operations and corporate functions.
Primark frequently offers 'Beca' (internship) programs, providing a structured entry point for international graduates in Spain.
English is commonly used in corporate and regional management roles due to the company's Irish origins and global structure.
The Madrid flagship store is one of the largest fashion retail spaces in the world, offering unique experience in high-volume retail operations.

Department Manager

Primark

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Because you make the difference

At Primark, we love doing things our own way, and this is how we continue to grow and open new stores worldwide. We offer our customers current fashion at affordable prices, and we do it with passion, proximity, and commitment. If you identify with these principles, join Primark as a Department Manager.

Because you have the talent to lead teams and maximize results, this is your opportunity to have a real impact as a Department Manager.

Because you matter

People are at the center of everything we do, so it is essential that we provide you with the right environment to give your best. That is why we offer you a series of benefits that put you first:

• Professional development opportunities nationally and internationally in a continuously expanding company.

• Our schedules average 5 days per week with continuous shifts.

• Continuous training in various areas.

• Possibility of supporting new openings in different locations.

• Employee discount to purchase products from our fabulous collections.

What will your responsibilities be?

As a Department Manager, you will lead a store department with the goal of maximizing sales and providing an excellent shopping experience. You will be responsible for planning commercial strategies, ensuring visual and operational standards, and managing stock to meet the expectations of the people visiting the store.

Additionally, you will coordinate and assign tasks to your team, offering guidance and feedback to develop their skills, as well as maintaining their motivation and commitment. You will collaborate with the rest of the management team to promote a safe, organized, and efficient work environment, resolving queries or problems and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with leadership skills who inspires and guides their team toward high performance, fostering collaboration and learning. We value a clear commercial vision and analytical capacity to make strategic decisions and optimize department resources.

It is fundamental that you are resilient, with the ability to manage challenges effectively and possess communication and empathy skills to build strong relationships. You will also need previous experience in retail, ideally in high-volume environments, leading teams and achieving goals. If you are looking to grow in a dynamic company, this role is for you.

As we are a company in full expansion, our needs are spread across the country, and we want our teams to get to know a variety of business units to enhance their professional progression; therefore, geographic availability will be an indispensable requirement for your development if you join the company.

If you join Primark as a Department Manager, we will positively value if you have completed studies related to commercial management, administration, sales, etc.

It will be important to have a good level of English, and we will also value other languages you know, including sign language. Don't forget to tell us, as it will help us offer the customer great service.

Submit your application today to join our team!

Primark promotes equal employment opportunities.

Internal Colleagues must register their application by 23/07/2026

Just like our fashion, our culture adapts to each individual. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities, and thrive together.

REQ ID: JR-11314

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Porque tú marcas la diferencia

En Primark nos encanta hacer las cosas a nuestra manera y de esta forma continuamos creciendo y abriendo nuevas tiendas en todo el mundo. Ofrecemos a nuestros clientes moda actual a precios asequibles y lo hacemos con pasión, cercanía y compromiso. Si te identificas con estos principios, únete a Primark como Department Manager.

Porque tienes el talento para liderar equipos y maximizar resultados, ésta es tu oportunidad de tener un impacto real como Department Manager.

Porque tú importas

Las personas están en el centro de todo lo que hacemos, por lo que es esencial que te proporcionemos el entorno adecuado para que des lo mejor de ti. Por eso te ofrecemos toda una serie de beneficios que te ponen en primer lugar:

• Oportunidades de desarrollo profesional a nivel nacional e internacional en una empresa en continua expansión.

• Nuestras jornadas son de 5 días de promedio semanal con turnos continuos.

• Formación continuada en diversas áreas.

• Posibilidad de apoyo a nuevas aperturas en diferentes localizaciones.

• Descuento de empleado para adquirir productos de nuestras fabulosas colecciones.

¿Cuáles serán tus responsabilidades?

Como Department Manager liderarás un departamento de la tienda con el objetivo de maximizar las ventas y ofrecer una experiencia de compra excelente. Te encargarás de planificar estrategias comerciales, garantizar los estándares visuales y operativos, y gestionar el stock para satisfacer las expectativas de las personas que visitan la tienda.

Además, coordinarás y asignarás tareas a tu equipo, ofreciendo orientación y feedback para desarrollar sus habilidades, así como mantener su motivación y compromiso. Colaborarás con el resto del equipo de managers para promover un entorno de trabajo seguro, organizado y eficiente, resolviendo consultas o problemas y asegurando el cumplimiento de las políticas de la compañía.

¿Cómo nos gustaría que fueras?

Buscamos a alguien con habilidades de liderazgo que inspire y guíe a su equipo hacia un alto rendimiento, fomentando la colaboración y el aprendizaje. Valoramos una visión comercial clara y capacidad analítica para tomar decisiones estratégicas y optimizar los recursos del departamento.

Es fundamental que seas resiliente, con capacidad para gestionar retos de manera eficaz y habilidades de comunicación y empatía para construir relaciones sólidas. También necesitarás contar con experiencia previa en retail, idealmente en entornos de gran volumen, liderando equipos y alcanzando objetivos. Si buscas crecer en una empresa dinámica, este rol es para ti.

Al ser una compañía en plena expansión nuestras necesidades se encuentran repartidas por todo el país y buscamos que nuestros equipos conozcan variedad de unidades de negocio con el fin de potenciar su progresión profesional, por lo que será un requisito indispensable para tu desarrollo que aportes disponibilidad geográfica si te incorporas en la compañía.

Si te incorporas a Primark como Department Manager valoraremos positivamente que hayas completado estudios relacionados con la gestión comercial, administración y ventas, etc.

Será importante tener un buen nivel de inglés y también valoraremos otros idiomas que conozcas, incluyendo la lengua de signos. No olvides comentárnoslo, ya que nos ayudará a ofrecerle al cliente un gran servicio.

¡Presenta tu solicitud hoy mismo para unirte a nuestro equipo!

Primark promueve la igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo.

Colleagues internos/as deben registrar su candidatura hasta el 23/07/2026