
Area Manager – South East
- United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: CompetitiveWe are seeking a dynamic Area Manager to lead our South East region operations. This challenging, fast-paced position requires exceptional organisational skills and the ability to drive performance across multiple locations.Purpose of RoleAs Area Manager, you will oversee and support approximately 30 retail stores across the South East region. Your primary responsibility is to motivate and lead a team of store managers to achieve ambitious business objectives while translating strategic goals into actionable short and long-term plans that drive sustainable, profitable sales growth.You will work closely with our Central Operations team and support centre to develop operating priorities, establish accountability standards, and implement effective communication and training initiatives across your region.Essential Experience
- Retail Management: Minimum 2 years of large store retail management experience
- Multi-site Leadership: At least 2 years managing multiple retail locations
- Area Management: Minimum 2 years in an Area Manager role or similar senior multi-site position
- Preferred: Discount retail experience (advantageous but not essential)
- Deliver area sales budget targets (like-for-like and overall performance)
- Maintain area salary costs within budgeted percentage of turnover
- Achieve shrinkage reduction targets across all locations
- Drive area profitability in line with annual budget
- Ensure 95% product availability on core product range
- Champion key company compliance standards and initiatives
- Remote Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire teams across multiple locations
- Integrity: Demonstrated high ethical standards in all business dealings
- Drive & Energy: High-energy approach with resilience in fast-paced environments
- Collaboration: Strong team player who builds effective working relationships
- Analytical Thinking: Data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Company car provision
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance coverage
- Generous colleague discount scheme
- Colleague benefits portal featuring extensive discounts at national and local retailers