District Manager Spain (South)

Vans; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 49.920 - 62.400; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits for well-being

50% discount on all VF brands

Inclusive culture and diversity initiatives

Descripción de la vacante

Vans seeks a District Manager to oversee stores in Madrid, Andalucía, and Portugal. This leadership role focuses on achieving sales and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of retail leadership experience, adept in managing multiple locations and enhancing customer experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a discount on all VF brands.

Formación

• 7+ years of retail leadership experience including multi-site responsibility.
• Proven record of achieving commercial and operational results.
• Data-driven decision maker with strong business acumen.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Store Managers to deliver sales, profitability, and performance.
• Analyze performance trends and implement action plans.
• Champion world-class customer experience across the region.

Conocimientos

Retail leadership experience

People leadership

Data-driven decision making

Complexity management

Descripción del empleo

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. Our purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet.

We are looking for an exceptional District Manager to lead all VF stores based in Madrid, Andalucía and Portugal. The position is based in Madrid.

Primary Accountabilities

• Leadership and performance management – Lead Store Managers to deliver sales, profitability, productivity, and KPI objectives across the district.
• Analyze performance trends, identify risks and opportunities, and implement action plans to drive results.
• Conduct structured store visits focused on coaching, performance assessment, and execution quality.
• Lead focused performance recovery plans in underperforming stores, providing hands‑on support and coaching until sustainable improvement is achieved.
• Translate performance data into clear, practical insights for Store Managers, linking commercial results to behaviours and actions in store, ensuring high standards of customer experience.
• Operational excellence and execution – Ensure flawless execution of brand and operational standards including visual merchandising, in‑store marketing, and operational routines.
• Oversee inventory management accuracy, stock flow, and shrink prevention.
• Ensure stores meet all compliance requirements: health & safety, labor law, security, and audit standards.
• Support openings, closures, remodels, and new retail initiatives within the district.
• Manage workforce hours to store budgets, in compliance with labor regulations and company policies.
• Ensure store teams focus on a small number of high‑impact actions rather than competing initiatives.
• Customer experience and brand elevation – Champion world‑class customer experience across the region ensuring service standards are exceeded.
• Monitor customer metrics and drive improvement plans across districts.
• Ensure strong brand expression through VM quality, store environment, and storytelling excellence.
• People leadership and talent development – Recruit, onboard, and develop Store Managers and future leaders through coaching, feedback, and capability‑building programs.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, manage underperformance, and drive succession planning.
• Promote an inclusive, people‑first culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and engagement.
• Identify training needs and partner with HR/Training teams on development initiatives.
• Champion team development, ensuring we have a succession plan, internal promotions, and consistency of execution across stores.
• Customer and brand experience – Champion brand DNA across stores ensuring strong visual identity, product storytelling, and elevated customer experience.
• Ensure stores execute brand initiatives and marketing campaigns consistently and on time.
• Model exceptional customer service and coach store teams to adopt best practices.
• Cross‑functional / brand collaboration and communication – Act as the voice of stores with Brand’s HQ functions (Merchandising, VM), collaborate with central retail operations.
• Communicate priorities, process changes, and performance expectations clearly to Store Managers.
• Leverage technology and digital tools to support operations and reporting routines.
• Work closely with the Local HR, Health and Safety and Asset protection teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• 7+ years of retail leadership experience including multi‑site responsibility.
• Proven record of achieving commercial and operational results.
• Strong people leader with demonstrated coaching and development skills.
• Data‑driven decision maker with strong business acumen and planning capability.
• Able to manage complexity, ambiguity, and pace across multiple locations, while maintaining focus on execution excellence.
• High learning agility and adaptability in fast‑paced, evolving retail environments.
• Availability to travel internationally and to work on weekends.
• Residence in Madrid.

What’s in it For You

• Comprehensive benefits encouraging mental, physical and financial well‑being for all VF associates.
• A supportive feedback‑based culture where respect and integrity guide what we do.
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together.
• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi‑brand, multi‑country organization.
• Discount card with 50% on all VF brands.
• Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity initiatives.

Hiring Range

€49,920.00 EUR – €62,400.00 EUR annually. Incentive potential may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission.

Equal Opportunity Statement

VF is an equal employment opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to [e-mail].