Careers

Leadership is part of our DNA at Bata. Our founder, Tomas Bata, believed that in order to do a job well we must lead by example. We expect our managers to show this quality: gaining the trust of their colleagues by communicating clearly and acting decisively in challenging situations. The Bata management team is responsible for bringing out the best in their staff, understanding individuals’ strengths to progress their careers and Bata’s success.

Our marketers work tirelessly to understand the needs of our customers. Researching the latest global footwear trends since 1894, they know how to sell shoes to a global market, whether it’s in Delhi, Mexico City or Geneva. Successful marketers share a sense of curiosity, a thirst for learning and a sharp analytical mind. Our teams anticipate the changes in the world of fashion, footwear and communication, creating strategies and campaigns that will give Bata a competitive edge.

Running a successful global brand requires careful planning. To reach our markets around the world, Bata has built a strategic logistics and distribution network, ensuring that every customer gets the shoes they want when they want them, no matter where they are. How we get raw materials to factories and then the end product to the customer is a constantly shifting process; our supply chain personnel work tirelessly to understand the market demand and make the path to the consumer as smooth as possible. Our team is made up of clear thinkers who understand the power of a robust process and can anticipate challenges ahead.

Technology has become central to everything we do at Bata. From the factory floor to our retail stores and to the boardroom, we rely on effective systems and connectivity to keep our business moving forward. Our IT professionals make this progress possible by finding practical fixes for everyday issues and innovative solutions to address tomorrow’s challenges. We seek out IT staff that go above and beyond and find not only the solution, but the best solution – personalities that are constantly looking for better ways to do their job and to make the business more efficient.

A few things have changed since we started doing business in 1894. How people shop in the 21st century is a major shift. Mastering E-commerce and being competitive online is essential to our business. Our team mixes technology and marketing know-how to make sure our customers can find the shoes the need, while helping Bata reach new customers and markets. A deep knowledge of online platforms, algorithms, product optimization and shifting digital trends is what we look for in our E-commerce wizards.

As a family business, we want our employees to be treated like family. Monitoring job satisfaction, protecting employee interests, handling contracts and responding to everyday requests is what’s required to keep our family happy and motivated. Our empathetic HR teams work proactively to improve the working conditions and the lives of their colleagues all over the world. Understanding people is a must in this position, but so is a patient and critical eye when dealing with paperwork.

Our global operation relies on a flexible and agile financial system. Accurate reporting, accounting, forecasting and management helps to maintain the financial and operational health of Bata worldwide. Our team of financial professionals spend their days gathering and analyzing information to inform and devise strategies that will drive Bata’s business forward. A passion for numbers and business, and the ability to see an opportunity, is what sets our financial team apart.