Area Director

Confidential Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing organization in Greater London seeks a high-profile senior leader to oversee multi-site operations. This role is critical for driving commercial success and ensuring exceptional service delivery. The successful candidate will manage financial performance and motivate teams to uphold a culture of accountability. Key qualifications include a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and a customer-centric approach. This position is ideal for a strategic leader looking to inspire others and improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven leader with experience in driving sales performance.
• Strong commercial drive and passion for success.
• Track record of exceeding sales and profit targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance across a portfolio of locations.
• Drive sales conversion to maximise revenue.
• Improve operational efficiency and control costs.
• Develop a high-performing team and promote collaboration.
• Ensure exceptional customer experience across all locations.
• Review performance and identify improvement plans.
• Lead opening of new locations on time and budget.
• Ensure new sites deliver strong commercial performance from launch.

Skills

Strong commercial drive

Sales target achievement

Customer-centric approach

Leadership & team development

Job description

We are conducting a search for a high‑profile senior leader to oversee a large multi‑site operational portfolio within a customer‑focused, fast‑growing organisation. This is a pivotal role responsible for driving commercial success, inspiring high performance, and ensuring exceptional service delivery across multiple locations.

As a hands‑on, strategic leader, you will motivate your teams, uphold a culture of accountability and excellence, and deliver strong operational and financial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance across a portfolio of locations
• Drive sales conversion to maximise revenue.
• Improve operational efficiency and control costs without compromising performance.
• Develop a high‑performing team and promote a collaborative, results‑driven culture.
• Ensure all locations operate to the highest standards and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Review performance across regions and sites, celebrating success and identifying improvement plans.
• Lead the successful opening of new locations on time and within budget.
• Ensure new sites deliver strong commercial performance from launch.

We’re looking for a proven leader with experience driving sales performance and delivering exceptional customer service. Equally important are the leadership qualities and mindset needed to inspire and challenge teams.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial drive and passion for success.
• A track record of consistently exceeding sales and profit targets.
• A customer‑centric approach with a commitment to service excellence.
• Positivity, resilience, and a continuous improvement mindset.