Gabor as an employer

Diversity brings us together. Creating opportunities.

Our European locations employ around 2,000 people, providing them with not only a solid income, but also opportunities in terms of development and community. People from 29 countries currently work together at Gabor.

Our passion, decades of experience and long-standing success as an international shoe manufacturer are reflected in our trusting and respectful working relationships.

Gabor locations in Europe

Germany, Rosenheim

Gabor’s head office since 1966
Employees: 257
Average length of service: 12 years

Education & training:

Careers at Gabor often begin with an apprenticeship, eventually leading to positions of responsibility. For decades, Gabor has placed great importance on training in various professions relevant to the industry.

Gabor’s company headquarters at the Rosenheim location.

Many employees started their careers with us through an apprenticeship.

Germany, Mindelheim

Logistics centre of Gabor Shoes GmbH since 2002
Central distribution hub for up to 35,000 pairs of shoes a day
Employees: 2

Our central logistics center in Mindelheim.

From here, we ship shoes to 50 countries worldwide.

Shops in Germany, Austria & Italy

16 shops & 5 factory outlets
Employees: 76
Average length of service: 8 years

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Portugal, Silveiros

Production site since 1991
Employees: 728
Average length of service: 22 years
Production: around 48,000 pairs a week

With 728 employees (as of 31/12/2025), our plant in the Barcelos region is one of the largest employers in the area. Many employees have been part of the Gabor family for a long time. The average length of service is around 22 years. All employees are covered by statutory health and social insurance and receive additional benefits on top of their basic salary. A monthly loyalty bonus rewards long-term loyalty.

The grounds of our production site in Portugal.

Both craftsmanship and precision are essential in shoe production.

Slowakei, Banovce

Production site since 1997
Employees: 961
Average length of service: 15 years
Production: around 42,000 pairs a week

In Slovakia, our site in Banovce is one of the largest employers in the region, with 961 employees. On average, employees remain part of our team for 15 years. All employees are covered by statutory health and social insurance. Canteen meals are subsidised by Gabor, as are eight bus routes, making it easier to travel to work from the surrounding areas.

At the Banovce factory, great importance is attached to a good working atmosphere with transparency and equal opportunities. We offer our own mentoring system for education and training, as well as flexible working time models that support families.

Participation in decision-making at our plants is a matter of course for us: Gabor employees are unionised in both Portugal and Slovakia.