At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire multiple stores to achieve sales and performance targets.
- Company: Join a leading retail brand with a strong presence across the UK.
- Benefits: Stable career path, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture focused on team development and customer satisfaction.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in management and a passion for retail success.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Our client is a sector leading retail brand with stores across the UK. As a result of their strong trading growth, they now seek to recruit an Area Manager to look after a number of sites in the South Midlands area. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced Area / Regional / Divisional Manager to make a move into a career role with a client that seeks to bring in the right person for a long-term objective and offers a stable career path.
The Role:
- Reporting into the Head of Retail and the board, the principal objective of the Area Manager is to continually grow the business and the profitability of each store within the region to achieve its full potential and the company’s vision for the region.
- Responsible for achieving the sales, debt, cost and profit performance targets for each store within the region.
- Responsible for the region's P&L and present this to the ownership monthly.
- Recruit, develop, coach and manage the Store Managers in the region to maximise both team and individual performance.
- Advise and guide the Store Managers in coaching, developing, leading and motivating their teams to deliver the desired results.
- Create and manage both cost-effective strategic and operational plans for the revenue growth and development of individual stores and the region.
- Maximise efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis.
- Complete regular store visits to focus on store standards and customer service to drive sales in line with company business goals.
- Plan, monitor, and analyse key metrics for the day-to-day performance of the regional operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
- Formulate the annual budget for the region.
- Work closely with HR to lead the team with integrity and establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment.
- Ensure that the stores are adhering to relevant legal, health and safety regulations and guidelines.
- Prepare performance reports for the board.
- Review the reports and trends and be able to assess performance, identifying areas of improvement and create action plans to improve store operations and performance.
Area Manager in Warwick employer: Gravity Recruit
As a leading retail brand with a strong presence across the UK, our client offers an exceptional work environment for an Area Manager in Warwickshire. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to long-term career growth, the company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member is empowered to achieve their full potential. The stability and support provided by the organisation make it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the retail sector.
