Management Positions in Commerce 2026: 3 Positions by Free Appointment in Madrid, Valladolid and Ceuta

Key data

Three positions for Territorial or Provincial Director of Commerce are opened for competition by free appointment starting June 4, 2026. The call, published by the Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Economy, Commerce and Business through the Resolution of May 28, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-11961), affects State civil servants from groups A1 and A2 with a specialized profile in foreign trade.

The free appointment system means that the Administration has discretion to choose the most suitable candidate among those who meet the requirements, without following a strict order of merit as in merit competition. Therefore, demonstrating specific experience is decisive.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution convenes the provision of three management positions in the Territorial and Provincial Directorates of Commerce of the Ministry of Economy, Commerce and Business. Below is the complete detail of each position:

The experience requirements demanded of candidates include the following areas:

• Business internationalization and foreign trade
• Export support instruments: ICEX (Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade)
• Official export financing: FIEM (Fund for Business Internationalization)
• Export credit insurance: CESCE (Spanish Export Credit Insurance Company)
• Team management and direction
• Language knowledge (no minimum level specified in the available summary)

Applications are submitted exclusively electronically through the Funciona portal, the human resources management platform of the General State Administration. The resolution exhausts the administrative route and is appealable before the administrative litigation jurisdiction within two months.

Economic and operational impact

From the perspective of career development, these positions represent high-responsibility positions within the State Administration. Level 30 is the maximum of the remuneration system for career civil servants in Spain, which implies the highest possible destination allowance.

• Level 30 (Madrid and Valladolid): Maximum remuneration level in the destination allowance scale for State civil servants.
• Level 26 (Ceuta): High level, with expanded access to groups A1 and A2, which opens the call to a larger number of candidates.
• Deferred incorporation in Valladolid: The Valladolid position has an incorporation date set for September 1, 2026, which allows planning the transition in advance.

For the Administration, filling these positions with profiles specialized in ICEX, FIEM and CESCE is strategic: the Territorial and Provincial Directorates of Commerce are the support network for exporting companies in the territory, and their direction directly impacts the quality of service to SMEs and large companies with international activity.

Who does it affect?

• Group A1 civil servants of the General State Administration with experience in foreign trade (eligible for all three positions).
• Group A2 civil servants of the General State Administration with experience in foreign trade (eligible only for the Ceuta position, level 26).
• Candidates with proven experience in ICEX, FIEM, CESCE, business internationalization and team management.
• Candidates with language skills relevant to foreign trade.
• Civil servants currently assigned to positions related to foreign trade or internationalization seeking promotion or change of destination.

It does not affect private companies or self-employed workers. This is an internal call for the provision of jobs in the State Administration.

Practical example

A group A1 civil servant currently assigned to a Government Delegation with previous experience in internationalization projects with ICEX and knowledge of English and French meets the profile to apply for the Madrid position (level 30) or Valladolid (level 30).

Their process would be as follows:

1. Access the Funciona portal before the 15 working day deadline from June 4, 2026 expires.
2. Complete the electronic application indicating the position or positions they are applying for.
3. Attach documentation proving their experience in foreign trade, ICEX/FIEM/CESCE instruments and team management.
4. If applying for Valladolid, they should note that incorporation will not be before September 1, 2026, which allows them to manage their current administrative situation with margin.

A group A2 civil servant with a similar profile could only apply for the Ceuta position (level 26), since the Madrid and Valladolid positions exclusively require group A1.

What should civil servants do now?

1. Verify the group and requirements: Confirm that you belong to group A1 (for Madrid or Valladolid) or A1/A2 (for Ceuta) and that you can demonstrate experience in internationalization, ICEX, FIEM, CESCE and team management.
2. Calculate the exact deadline: The 15 working day deadline begins on June 4, 2026. Subtract weekends and national holidays to determine the actual submission deadline.
3. Access the Funciona portal: Applications are submitted exclusively electronically. Check that you have operational access to the portal and that your digital certificate or credentials are current.
4. Prepare supporting documentation: Gather certificates, merit reports or any document proving your experience in foreign trade, use of ICEX/FIEM/CESCE instruments, team management and languages.
5. Assess the Valladolid position: If you are interested in this position, keep in mind the incorporation date of September 1, 2026 to plan your current administrative situation.
6. Appeal in case of unfavorable resolution: If the final resolution is not favorable to you, remember that it exhausts the administrative route and you can appeal before the administrative litigation jurisdiction within two months from notification.

Official source

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-11961