Strategic District Manager, Southern Europe Retail Leadership

vfc; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VF is seeking an exceptional District Manager to lead all VF stores based in Madrid, Andalucía and Portugal. The role is based in Madrid and requires strong leadership, coaching, and execution excellence to drive sales, profitability and KPI performance.

You will coach Store Managers, manage inventory, ensure brand standards, and collaborate with Brand HQ. Strong communication, data-driven mindset, and willingness to travel internationally are essential.

Formación

• 7+ years of retail leadership experience including multi‑site responsibility.
• Proven track 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 week ends.
• Residence in Madrid.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• 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 are clear on priorities, focusing on a small number of high impact actions rather than competing initiatives.
• 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.
• 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 succession plan, internal promotions, consistency of execution across stores.
• 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.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Retail leadership

People leadership

Data-driven decision making

Strategic planning

Travel readiness

Weekend availability

Residence in Madrid

Descripción del empleo

VF is seeking an exceptional District Manager to lead all VF stores based in Madrid, Andalucía and Portugal. The role is based in Madrid and requires strong leadership, coaching, and execution excellence to drive sales, profitability and KPI performance.

You will coach Store Managers, manage inventory, ensure brand standards, and collaborate with Brand HQ. Strong communication, data-driven mindset, and willingness to travel internationally are essential.