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Country Director Iberia

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PANDORA Jewelry

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Madrid

AI generated summary

  • You must be based in Madrid, fluent in Spanish and English, have P&L leadership in retail, team management experience, a master's degree, and strong retail knowledge.
  • You will lead operations in Spain and Portugal, ensuring commercial success, managing distribution channels, and developing teams while fostering strong partnerships and maintaining compliance.

Requirements

  • • Located in Madrid (no commuting)
  • • Fluent Spanish and English obligatory – Portuguese or French would be a plus
  • • Having experience in managing and motivating large teams and high volume
  • • Brand Management experience
  • • Proven success achieved in a full P&L leading role, in a global retail environment (international vision)
  • • A master’s degree or professional qualification within a relevant field
  • • Strong retail knowledge and experience
  • • Passion for developing and leading teams
  • • Excellent communication and motivation skills
  • • Extensive experience of working with an international brand in a collaborative matrix organization
  • • Ability to travel regionally and internationally

Responsibilities

  • Be the face of PANDORA in Spain and Portugal and lead the 360 operations in the country to achieve our blueprint and goals, maintaining a great level of excellence in the execution.
  • Full retail +wholesale + offices in Spain and Portugal. The role is located in Madrid, with continues visits to Lisbon and Paris and requires fluent Spanish+ English language skills, Portuguese or French would be a plus.
  • This includes full commercial accountability for achieving company targets, including the development and the management of the various company distribution channels (Retail, department stores, Wholesale, Franchisee).
  • Oversee the preparation of strategic plans, Bring a local vision on marketing, property.
  • Prepare budgets, required reports and forecasts and present them to the cluster and global executives.
  • Focus on growth initiatives, including product, brand, market, marketing, and visual merchandising through competitive insights.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with El Corte Ingles, franchise, multi-branded partners to support our growth ambition in Iberia.
  • Develop the local management team (sales + other functions) and always ensure organization capabilities meet the current & future business needs.
  • Inspire and motivate staff to maintain a high-performance culture and promote a great place to work.
  • Appraise the activities of PANDORA Iberia comply with legislation and ethical standards.
  • Ensure the safety and security of assets and resources in Iberia. Ensure that all the operations within the markets are fully compliance with the Company Policies and the Code of Conduct.
  • Negotiating effectively to control costs( Opex- Capex) and encourage business growth.
  • Represent PANDORA Iberia at global and local conferences and other key events involving partners, customers and other PANDORA markets. Be the voice of Iberia in Global meetings.
  • Ambassador for PANDORA Life values of We Dream, We Dare, We Care and We Deliver to guide behaviour’s towards staff, partners, customers, press, agencies, and suppliers.

FAQs

What is the location for the Country Director Iberia position?

The position is located in Madrid, Spain.

What languages are required for this role?

Fluent Spanish and English are obligatory; Portuguese or French would be a plus.

What is the size of the team that the Country Director will manage?

The Country Director will lead an organization of 1200+ Pandorians.

Who does the Country Director report to?

The Country Director reports to the Cluster General Manager.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Country Director?

The Country Director is responsible for leading market operations in Spain and Portugal, overseeing commercial activities, preparing budgets and forecasts, and cultivating relationships with key partners.

What experience is necessary for this role?

Candidates should have experience in managing large teams, brand management, and a proven track record in a full P&L leadership role within a global retail environment.

Is travel a requirement for this position?

Yes, the role requires the ability to travel regionally and internationally.

What kind of corporate culture does Pandora promote?

Pandora promotes a culture of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels respected and valued.

How will the recruitment process be conducted?

After applying, candidates can expect a response within two weeks, followed by an initial interview with a recruiter and then 3 to 4 technical interviews.

What is the commitment of Pandora towards sustainability?

Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% across its operations and value chain by 2030.

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PANDORA Jewelry

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1912
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Pandora is a global jewellery brand renowned for its high-quality, hand-finished products, including charms, bracelets, rings, necklaces, and earrings. Their ultimate goal is to provide affordable luxury and unique, personal jewellery that allows individuals to express their personal style and commemorate life’s special moments. Pandora aims to inspire women around the world by offering a versatile range of pieces that can be customised and cherished, enhancing everyday life with beauty and elegance.

Culture & Values

  • WE DREAM, are visionary and go beyond the obvious

  • WE DARE to pursue bold ambitions with courage and speed

  • WE CARE deeply about each other, our customers and the planet we all share. Every day we strive to be a fulfilling workplace, where each of us can thrive and contribute, where talents can grow

  • WE DELIVER on our promises to colleagues, customers, partners and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Rewards and recognition

    Day-to-day, on-the-job development is essential for any brand. We pay attention to effort and outside-the-box thinking. We reward initiative with development. Results with responsibility. And drive with freedom.

  • Competitive compensation

    Pandora offers competitive compensation packages and, depending on where in the organisation you work, performance-based bonuses. Pandora has dedicated resources working full time to ensure highly competitive compensation and benefit offerings to our employees.

  • Work life balance

    Pandora works hard to maintain a fulfilling, sustainable work-life balance throughout our organisation. We work hard, but we know that to stay innovative, we need to take breaks from work and invest in our lives beyond the office, store or production space. From paid time off to paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave – each region offers attractive benefits to help our people shine.