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Section Leader

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 14 Nov)

Verdecora

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)

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Skills

Merchandising

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

People who enjoy:

Leading teams.
Taking care of the customer
Making decisions.
Analyzing results.
Living retail.
Learning continuously.
Sharing knowledge.
Passionate about nature, pets, or decoration.
Coming from the sector is not essential, but wanting to learn it is essential

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Stable project. Permanent contract and full-time employment.
Career development and growth plan.
Continuous training in leadership and product.
Autonomy to manage your section.
Culture based on trust and people development.
Working surrounded by nature.

The role

What will you find at Verdecora?

You will be able to lead our specialized areas:

Indoor plants. Decojardín
Outdoor plants and nursery
Floristry
Garden accessories
Aquarism
Small animals
Home and outdoor decoration
Seasonal campaigns

Each sector functions with its own identity, objectives, and real capacity for decision-making and business results

What you'll do

1. Leading people:

Select and develop your team's talent.
Train specialist salespeople.
Motivate, accompany, and provide continuous feedback.
Create autonomous teams capable of making decisions.
Develop future leaders.

2. Managing a business: You will be responsible for your section's profit and loss account, you will analyze results, and you will implement action plans.

You will work with indicators such as:

Sales
Margin
Profitability.
Stock
Rotation schedule.
Shrinkage
Productivity
Customer satisfaction

3. Winning over the customer:

We want our customers to return.

You will offer expert advice
You will develop shopping experiences
You will drive cross-selling
You will ensure excellent commercial implementation

4. Managing the product:

The product is the protagonist. You will have the capacity to:

Anticipate campaigns
Organize implementations
Optimize stock
Ensure availability
Work on merchandising
Boost promotions

About Verdecora

Verdecora is a Spanish garden and pet retail company that operates a chain of physical stores and an online e-commerce platform. The company offers a wide range of products for gardening, pets, and outdoor living, positioning itself as a specialized retailer in the home and garden sector. With a significant physical presence across Spain, Verdecora has become a recognized brand for garden and pet enthusiasts in the country.

For international professionals, Verdecora's operations are primarily domestic, with its headquarters and main offices located in Madrid. The company's work culture is rooted in the Spanish retail market, and its relevance for international hires is mainly in roles that require local market knowledge and Spanish language skills. While the company may not have a formal international relocation program, its established brand and growing e-commerce operations could offer opportunities for professionals with experience in retail, logistics, and digital commerce.

Industry: Garden and Pet Retail
Founded: 2010
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Verdecora's operations are primarily in Spain, so Spanish language skills are essential for most roles.
The company's headquarters is in Madrid, offering a central location for professionals relocating to Spain.
As a retail company, experience in the Spanish consumer market is highly valued.
The company has an e-commerce platform, which may offer opportunities for digital and logistics professionals.
While not a global company, its established brand in Spain provides a stable work environment.

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