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Mercadona

Mercadona is Spain's leading grocery retailer, operating a network of over 1,600 supermarkets across Spain and Portugal. As a dominant force in the Spanish retail industry, the company manages an extensive supply chain, a sophisticated logistics network, and a rapidly growing e-commerce platform, employing nearly 100,000 people. Headquartered in Valencia, Mercadona is one of the country's largest private employers and is well-known for its policy of offering permanent contracts to all employees from their first day. For international professionals, the company offers diverse opportunities in logistics, engineering, and specialized technology roles within their IT division, though a high level of Spanish proficiency is generally required across all departments.

Valencia, SpainRetail99000 employeesFounded 1977www.mercadona.es

Company History

Founded in 1977 as a small butcher shop chain in Valencia, Mercadona was transformed by Juan Roig into a retail powerhouse. It revolutionized the Spanish market with its 'Always Low Prices' strategy and its focus on high-quality private label brands like Hacendado and Deliplus.

For International Professionals

  • Offers permanent contracts (contrato indefinido) to all employees from the first day of employment.
  • Provides extensive internal training and a structured career development model for long-term growth.
  • While most roles require Spanish, their IT and digital transformation hubs in Valencia and Madrid hire for specialized technical skill sets.
  • Consistently ranked as one of the most stable and reputable employers in Spain according to Merco and other corporate barometers.

Open Positions (379)

€678 – €630,756/year

379 open positions