Franchise Manager

Skechers; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global footwear and apparel company is looking for a Franchise Manager in Madrid to oversee operations across Europe. Responsibilities include driving sales growth, managing franchise relationships, and ensuring brand integrity through effective merchandising and marketing practices. The ideal candidate will have strong retail management experience, excellent communication skills, and the willingness to travel extensively. This role offers an opportunity to impact franchise performance significantly.

Formación

• Extensive experience in retail management is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of retail systems and merchandising.
• Ability to travel extensively within Europe.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily operations of franchise partnerships.
• Drive sales growth through coaching and training.
• Manage compliance with company policies.

Conocimientos

Sales analysis

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Leadership

Communication

Educación

BA/BS in Business or related field

Herramientas

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Descripción del empleo

The Franchise Manager will oversee daily operations of Skechers franchise partnerships across Europe. This role focuses on driving sales, ensuring brand integrity, and implementing best practices in merchandising, marketing, visual standards, and operations. You will partner closely with franchise partners and corporate teams to maximize growth, optimize store performance, and ensure consistent retail standards across all locations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Motivate and guide franchise partners to maintain alignment with Skechers brand and retail standards.
• Drive sales growth through coaching, training, and regular store visits.
• Execute marketing, visual, and promotional initiatives in partnership with corporate and country teams.
• Collaborate on seasonal assortments, SKU allocation, and store layouts.
• Manage day-to-day franchise operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and local legislation.
• Support new store openings, special events, and business reviews.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Ability to analyze sales and operational data to identify growth opportunities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with practical, effective solutions in retail environments.
• Proven ability to build constructive relationships with franchise partners and internal teams.
• Experience managing decentralized teams and motivating remote staff.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS in Business or a related field is preferred, but relevant extensive experience in retail management will also be considered.
• Relevant extensive experience in retail management, including overseeing multiple locations or teams. Franchise experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong knowledge of retail systems, merchandising, marketing, visual standards, and operations.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent software.
• Ability to travel extensively (up to 70%) within Europe and occasionally internationally.

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

Be You - Feel Welcome

Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.