Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

Retail Manager

Randstad España

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

Requirements

University Degree: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or commercial fields.
Track Record: More than 5 years of experience in the retail sector, with at least 2 years managing teams of Retail Managers or supervisors.
Multi-format Experience: Knowledge in sectors such as fashion, hardware, or supermarkets is valued.
Expert command of Retail KPIs and data analysis.
Intermediate-advanced level of Excel.
Solid knowledge of layouts, planograms, and supply management.

Benefits

Permanent Contract. Accommodation provided for the first 6 months in the country.
Immediate joining of a leading, solid company in strong growth.
Strategic Position: A middle-management role reporting directly to the Retail Directorate.
Real Impact: Lead the transformation and standardization of a national network of 30 stores.
Professional Development: Dynamic environment with constant challenges across various commercial formats.

Job Description

Are you a retail operations expert with a strategic vision and the ability to standardize processes on a large scale? At Randstad Professional, we are looking for a Retail Manager to lead the national operation of a major network of 30 multi-format stores.

What will your responsibilities be?

Leadership and Supervision: Lead a team of 6 Retail Managers (specializing in apparel, home, hardware, and supermarkets) and indirectly supervise 12 coordinators and the commercial administrative area.
National Standardization: Establish and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP) across all stores, including planograms, visible pricing, inventory management, and visual merchandising.

KPI Management: You will be responsible for critical indicators such as availability, inventory turnover, operational shrinkage, execution of Maximums/Minimums, and audit compliance.

Cross-functional Coordination: Act as a strategic liaison with the Logistics, Purchasing, Billing, Marketing, and Architecture departments to ensure operational fluidity and the success of openings or renovations.

Audit and Control: Conduct periodic audits to verify execution excellence (cleanliness, order, critical stock, and price changes), issuing corrective action plans.

Talent Development: Design and deliver continuous training programs for the store management team.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Eres un experto en operaciones de retail con una visión estratégica y capacidad para estandarizar procesos a gran escala? En Randstad Professional estamos buscando un Retail Manager para liderar la operación nacional de una importante red de 30 tiendas multiformato.

¿Cuáles serán tus responsabilidades?

Liderazgo y Supervisión: Dirigir a un equipo de 6 Retail Managers (especializados en confecciones, hogar, ferretería y supermercados) y supervisar indirectamente a 12 coordinadores y al área administrativa comercial.
Estandarización Nacional: Establecer y garantizar el cumplimiento de procedimientos operativos estándar (SOP) en todas las tiendas, incluyendo planogramas, precios visibles, gestión de inventarios y visual merchandising.

Gestión de KPIs: Serás el responsable de indicadores críticos como disponibilidad, rotación de inventarios, mermas operativas, ejecución de Máximos/Mínimos y cumplimiento de auditorías.

Coordinación Transversal: Actuar como enlace estratégico con las áreas de Logística, Compras, Facturación, Marketing y Arquitectura para asegurar la fluidez operativa y el éxito de aperturas o remodelaciones.

Auditoría y Control: Realizar auditorías periódicas para verificar la excelencia en la ejecución (limpieza, orden, stock crítico y cambios de precio) emitiendo planes de acción correctivos.

Desarrollo de Talento: Diseñar e impartir programas de formación continua para el equipo de gestión en tienda.