Amplifon is the global leader in the hearing care retail industry. Since 1950, we’ve been transforming the lives of millions of customers worldwide. While we operate on a global scale, we maintain an innovative and agile approach akin to a start-up. We pride ourselves on setting industry standards and continuously enhancing the customer and employee experience. Over 20,300 professionals in 26 countries, coming from more than 100 different nationalities, work every day in a global network of 9,700 points of sales to empower thousands of people to rediscover all the emotions of sound.In Spain, Amplifon (GAES) operates with over 2,000 dedicated professionals across a network of more than 700 stores, helping people experience the full spectrum of sound.

 

What we are looking for:

In order to strengthen our leadership in the area, we have an exciting opportunity for an Area Manager to join our vibrant team based in Guipuzcoa/ Bilbao. 

As Area Manager, you will be responsible for the growth and the commercial consolidation of your assigned area, creating and optimizing commercial opportunities to successfully hit business targets.  

You will have the chance to act as an entrepreneurial and inspirational leader and boost your people development, who will be the driver of your area business results. 

You will ensure the perfect execution of company projects and strategy by leveraging on people excellence and leading an engaged and qualified team. 

 

What your agenda will look like:

Revenue and sales management: you will carry out strategic analysis and forecasts and set area budget and sales targets; you will define area, shop and individual action plans and grant their implementation through store visits, during which you will share goals and monitor KPIs, ensuring sales growth and performance development; 

People management: you will be responsible for shop personnel’s development and performances. As such, you will leverage on store visits to build a capabilities developmental culture, providing coaching and punctual feedback, and fostering team spirit, collaboration and motivation. You will also collaborate with the Regional Director and HR in the recruiting and selection of shop professionals. 

Resources and workforce planning: based on territory analysis, you will be responsible to ensure optimal area coverage in terms of resources and staffing to reach the highest performance levels. Based on workforce planning, you will be able to pursue further business growth opportunities and network development in your area. 

Who you are | Qualifications & Capabilities 

Your qualifications:

Hold a Bachelor / Master’s Degree 

Previous experience in Area Manager roles (2-3 years) or background in Field Operations Management  

Experience in fast-moving, dynamic industries and companies – Retail is a plus 

Fluent in English 

Available for national mobility (international mobility is a plus) 

 As an ideal candidate, you are… 

Strategic-minded and comfortable with data analysis, forecasting and goal setting; 

Entrepreneurial, result-oriented and accountable for your area business targets; 

Purpose-driven for a client-centric value proposition; 

Inspirational for a direction to follow, team multiplier to bring shop people to the next level and networker for long-lasting relationships with stakeholders in the area. 

 

What’s in it for you | What working at Amplifon is like 

Purpose driven and fast-growing company, in a profitable and healthy industry, that allows you to work to improve customer wellbeing; 

Stimulating and dynamic environment with great opportunities to build a tailor-made career in country or abroad; 

Exciting onboarding and top-level training opportunities to continuously develop your professional skills and knowledge;  

Competitive remuneration and recognition; 

Access to national and international mobility.