Job Description

Descripción de la empresa

JYSK is the Scandinavian home furnishings brand par excellence. Since we opened our first store in Denmark in 1979, we have continued to grow, and today, with more than 3,600 stores, we are present in over 50 countries worldwide. At JYSK, we want to keep growing, and to do so, we need the best people on our team.

Descripción del empleo

Are you a dedicated Retail Manager with the drive to take on a new challenge that can kick your professional development into a higher gear?

Are you ready to commit yourself to join the Country Management Team in Spain and Portugal and take the responsibility for retail in a region with 50 stores? As Retail Manager for , you have the flexibility to be located, in Madrid, Lisbon, Porto or others,preferably near an international airport in North IBERIA.

Ready for a challenge? Then you might just be the one we are looking for

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

You get the chance to join a retail company that wants to be the candidate’s first choice when choosing an employer. We are dynamic and here your inputs get heard, you get involved and your development is crucial to us. Additionally, as JYSK ambassador, you get the following:

• Opportunities for development and the possibility for an international perspective on your career. Discover more here
• The responsibility to influence important key figures and chance to have high impact on the performance of the organisation right from the start
• The chance to compete, win and celebrate excellent performance
• A company culture with fast and practical decisions at all levels in the organisation
• Structure and concepts that create opportunities for you to deliver excellent results
• Rewarding compensation package to match your commitment
• A company car that you can use both for work and in your free time.
• 15% discount in all JYSK stores
• Private health insurance, annual party, team-building activities

WHAT WILL YOUR JOB AT JYSK BE LIKE

As a Retail Manager, you will be part of the country management team and will ensure operational excellence and a customer-first approach within your region/country. You will empower District Managers and follow JYSK values and leadership principles to achieve budgets and goals.

• Aligned with our JYSK Values and JYSK Leadership you are responsible to ensure that the stores in your region is 100% ready for sales and customers by communicating, leading and coaching your District Managers on a distance and when visiting them
• Make sure the District Managers have a strong plan to achieve the key figures goals and you motivate them to do so
• Follow up and secure that routines and concepts are executed in all stores
• Train your Managers in Recruitment, Performance Management and Leadership to make sure they have the best tools to create results in their districts

Meet one of our Retail Managers and learn about the job here

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING

• Retail Manager with a proven track record of reaching great result
• At least 3 years of experience as a Retail Manager in a retail company
• A Customer First mindset in everything you do
• Proactive and energetic tradesman with a strong understanding of how to work in with concepts
• A good sense for detail, but flexible to respond to unexpected challenges
• Ability to work independently, but a track record in creating excellent results through your teams
• Advanced communication skills, fluent in both written and spoken English
• Spanish and Portuguese good level
• Good in building your organisation and growing a substitute bench
• Master or Similar Business certificate will be valued
• Availability to travel 3/4 of the time

Información adicional

Selection process in Spain:

1. We process applications on an ongoing basis and complete the hiring process once we find the right candidate.
2. We will review your application within 1 week (business days).
3. If successful, we will send you a link to answer some video interview questions.
4. If you move on to the next stage, you will be invited to complete two online assessments.
5. After that, we will conduct a short phone interview.
6. If you pass all the previous stages, you will be invited to an in-person interview, and after that, the final step will be a reference check from previous experience.

ABOUT US

We believe our employees are the key to our success, growing from a single store in 1979 to more than 3,500 stores worldwide today. That is why we strive to offer development and growth opportunities within JYSK, and we are also proud to reward the commitment and great effort of our employees. Our three core values at JYSK—merchant, colleague, and corporate spirit—express the behavior and attitude we expect from everyone at JYSK. We trust each other and believe in delegation and freedom with responsibility.

JYSK wants to be inclusive of everyone, regardless of age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or physical or mental ability. Together, we ensure an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents, and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

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