Consum
Consum is one of Spain's largest retail cooperatives, operating a vast network of over 800 supermarkets across the Mediterranean arc and central Spain. Founded in 1975, the company has grown into a major player in the Spanish food distribution industry, known for its cooperative business model where both workers and consumers are members and owners. Headquartered in the Valencia region, Consum offers a wide range of opportunities from retail and logistics to specialized corporate and IT roles. For international professionals, it represents a stable employer with a strong local presence, particularly in the Valencian Community, Catalonia, Murcia, and Castilla-La Mancha, though fluency in Spanish is typically essential given its local focus and customer-facing operations.
Company History
Consum was founded in 1975 in Silla, Valencia, as a small consumer cooperative with 600 members. Over the decades, it expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions to become one of the leading supermarket chains in Spain.