Area Manager

We're looking for an experienced Area Manager to lead a portfolio of locations across the South West, joining a successful, well-established organisation where strong leadership, commercial thinking and great execution make a real difference. This role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruitment consultancy. We are committed to unlocking your full potential and finding your perfect role. Taking ownership of the commercial and operational performance of your area Leading, coaching and challenging your managers to deliver stronger results Identifying opportunities to improve performance and putting clear action plans in place Getting under the skin of the numbers to understand what's working, what isn't and why Raising standards and driving greater consistency across your locations Building strong, capable management teams with clear succession and development plans Managing costs effectively without compromising operational performance Tackling underperformance quickly and constructively Sharing best practice and creating an environment where teams continuously look for ways to improve Spending time across your area, staying close to your people and maintaining a strong understanding of each location Proven multi-site leadership experience A strong track record of improving operational and commercial performance Experience coaching, developing and challenging managers Strong commercial awareness and confidence working with performance data A visible, hands-on leadership style The confidence to make decisions and take ownership Resilience and the ability to operate at pace The ability to balance immediate priorities with longer-term improvement Experience within retail, hospitality, leisure, logistics, distribution or another fast-paced multi-site environment could all translate well into this opportunity. Company Car Discount Performance Bonus JBRP1_UKTJ