Area Manager - Poole

Do you have experience in Area Management in either convenience retail or petrol station forecourt? Would you like to join a fast growing company? Yes?…..please read on…. We are recruiting for an experienced Area Manager in the Poole/Weymouth area with Petrol Station Forecourt experience. To ensure the implementation of the companies policies and procedures in respect of a predetermined region of company owned stations. * Each Area Manager is responsible for the overall profitability of company owned stations. * This is a field based position where the Area Manager operates a given area which may be subject to change from time to time. Duties may require nights away from home to carry out area duties and attend meetings. * Area Managers are required to communicate with nominated suppliers and various third parties as and when required. * To ensure that all stations are operated in accordance with the Companies Health & Safety policies to create a safe environment for staff and customers. * To ensure the security of the Companies property. * To carry out monthly fuel audits at each station in order to ensure the correct payments of monies and security of the Companies fuel stocks. * To carry out regular Shop and Forecourt Reviews at each station to ensure that they are operating within the Companies policies and procedures and to their maximum potential. * To manage and monitor performance of Store Managers and staff at each station and ensure that good customer practice is carried out consistently. * To ensure that each station is applying the correct fuel retail prices as instructed from time to time so as to maximise fuel profit margins. * To ensure effective and correctly merchandised promotional activity, within the shop and forecourt so as to maximise sales and increase customer base. * To monitor and review the product range at each station with a view to increasing turnover and profitability. * To monitor and review Company expenditure for each relevant station and area, to ensure the accurate recording of information and to identify areas of improvement. * To handle complaints from customers and ensure satisfactory follow up with the customer and any necessary re-training requirements are completed. * To liaise with outside contractors to establish and manage all maintenance issues as well as monitoring all equipment downtime. * To support and carry out duties as instructed from time to time from the relevant line manager(s). * Ensure all Store Managers complete all required duties within the stated timescales and submit returns promptly and accurately. * To supervise, give guidance and motivate Store Managers through the use of station reviews and audits to enable them to promote a successful business. To carry out subsequent visits as and when necessary to monitor progress. * Within the Company Liaise with all relevant head office departments as and when necessary in order to resolve any operational or other issues. * Outside the Company To liaise with suppliers and ensure delivery procedures are adhered to. * To liaise with Petroleum Officers, Environmental Health Officers, Fairbanks, Licensing and other officials where necessary. * To visit competitors to keep abreast of their activity. * A proven track record in the forecourt and/or retail sector. * High self motivation and discipline, outstanding communication skills, ability to work demanding hours and prioritise duties. * A good people manager with ability to inspire, motivate and lead a team. * A good level of numeracy and attention to detail. * To operate effectively and efficiently and achieve given objectives within given time deadlines. The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary package. For further information on this role, please call Ellie in the Refuel office or apply now