Area Manager

Leading fashion retailer have a great opportunity to join them as an Area Manager to lead their store teams across the Midlands. You will have the following skills and responsibilities – * Excellent communication skills and be the key link between stores and head Office * Deliver KPI’s and sales targets across the area * Lead motivate and managed a varied team across your area * Have the ability to plan and organise effectively * Have strong interpersonal and people management skills * Be a confident decision maker and have problem solving ability * Be an analytical thinker who can analyse data to the best effect * Ensure compliance across your area * You will develop the retail management team through support and guidance and regular branch visits * Arrange structured visits to the stores within the area to improve performance and support Store Managers in carrying out their duties. * Take responsibility for the development and succession planning of Store Managers through coaching and empowering them to manage their stores effectively * Maintain regular communication with the Retail Director. * Act as a link in the chain of communication between the Store Teams and Central Support Centre. * Be aware of, and communicate to the appropriate departments, the developments in the local market place. Develop action plans with Store Managers and Coach Managers to exploit local market opportunities. * Take a leading role in setting business objectives and budgets as well as agreeing with Store Manager plans and strategies to achieve the same. * You will be responsible for the smooth running of the stores executing a strategy that ensures all sites run at a profit, maximising brand image and team development and training. Previous experience as an Area role managing 15 stores plus is essential. Fashion experience prefered To hear more send your CV now