VF is a integral apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. We are looking for an exceptional District Manager to manage all VF stores based in Madrid, Andalucía and Portugal, with the role headquartered in Madrid.
Responsibilities 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.
Ensure stores meet all compliance requirements: health & safety, labor law, security, and audit standards. 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.
Customer experience and brand elevation Champion world‐class customer experience across the region, ensuring service standards are exceeded.
Ensure strong brand expression through VM quality, store environment, and storytelling excellence. 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. 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. Identify training needs and partner with HR/Training teams on development initiatives. 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 & Safety and Asset protection teams.
Proven record of achieving commercial and operational results. Data‐driven decision maker with strong business acumen and planning capability. Availability to travel internationally and to work on weekends.
Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi‐brand, multi‐country organization. A discount card with 50% on all VF brands. This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. VF is an equal employment opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. 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.
📌 International Business Manager (Madrid)
🏢 VF
📍 Madrid