Julia and Pelayo assist in the opening of the first JYSK stores in Morocco

Spanish employees are part of the international JYSK team assisting with the setup of JYSK’s first stores in Morocco through comprehensive training of their Moroccan colleagues and great teamwork. 

With JYSK’s expansion into Morocco and the opening of its first stores on 10 April, JYSK is taking an important step in its expansion in the international market. The international team of JYSK employees has played a key role in this milestone. 

Among them are colleagues from different stores and departments in Spain who have worked closely with their colleagues in Morocco to ensure a successful opening. Two of those JYSK colleagues are Julia Richart, Store Manager in JYSK Lleida, and Pelayo Garcia, Store Manager in JYSK Vilanova i la Geltrú. The JYSK Spain team has provided support in multiple key areas, such as training, logistics, store concept, and more.  

First, the teams in Spain welcomed the Moroccan Store Managers for a seven-week training program, before several Spanish employees made the journey to Morocco to continue assisting with the training of the new Moroccan employees.  

A team effort 

Julia and Pelayo have both participated in the training of their Moroccan colleagues, just as they will be in Morocco for support in the time leading up to the opening. Here, they share their experiences of their time working with Morocco so far. 

“My biggest challenge was balancing the training of the managers in Morocco with managing the store and my team. At first, it seemed complex, but thanks to good planning, I was able to handle everything smoothly. Since I started as a manager at the Lleida store, I have always been taught the importance of proper planning and organisation, which helped us successfully navigate the entire process,” says Julia. 

“During an opening, you encounter small challenges every day - even more so in a new country with new teams and processes. In many ways, we were also starting from scratch. To face this, we had to support each other and maintain a positive attitude because, together, we can overcome any challenge,” says Pelayo. 

Valuable professional and personal experience 

“This experience gave me so much learning. It was truly rewarding to support the growth of JYSK Morocco’s first store managers. Additionally, training with them helped me evolve professionally in processes and details. On a personal level, I take away a great friendship and the joy of having been part of their journey at JYSK,” says Pelayo. 

When it comes to whether Julia and Pelayo would want to recommend others to participate in similar projects in the future, they are very clear: 

“I encourage my colleagues to take part in these projects because they are an incredible opportunity to learn and enjoy. Working with new teams and pursuing common goals is a rewarding experience where we all grow. I would not change a thing about this experience; remembering it makes me feel very fortunate,” says Julia and Pelayo agrees.