Area Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail recruitment agency seeks an experienced Area Manager in Basingstoke, United Kingdom, to drive operational excellence across multiple stores. The successful candidate will have a strong background in retail management, particularly in supermarket or convenience settings. Responsibilities include leading Store Managers, monitoring performance, and supporting business growth. This position offers a salary of £60,000-£65,000 plus benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for ambitious leaders looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Car

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven retail management experience in a supermarket or convenience environment.
• Strong track record as a Store Manager or multi-site management experience.
• Ambition to progress into a wider operational role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of Store Managers to achieve targets.
• Monitor store performance and implement improvement initiatives.
• Support growth strategy by opening new stores.

Skills

Retail management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree calibre (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your retail career and manage multiple sites within a growing, ambitious business? We're seeking an experienced Area Manager to join a fast paced retailer on an exciting expansion path. This is a fantastic opportunity for high-performing Store Managers of larger stores or those with multi-site management experience to progress into a senior operational role and play a key part in driving growth. The role will lead parts of Hampshire and Berkshire.

About the Role

As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence across multiple stores, ensuring your teams deliver outstanding performance, customer experience, and sales growth. You will play a key role in implementing strategy at a local level, developing your managers, and supporting a business that is rapidly expanding its footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of Store Managers across your area to achieve sales, operational, and customer service targets
• Monitor store performance, implement initiatives, and ensure consistency across all sites
• Support the business growth strategy by opening new stores or improving existing ones
• Develop and coach Store Managers to reach their full potential
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with senior management to drive operational improvements and growth initiatives

Who We're Looking For

• Proven retail management experience in supermarket or convenience retail environments
• Strong track record as a Store Manager of a larger store or multi-site management experience or an existing Area Manager
• Ambition to progress into a wider operational role and contribute to a growing business
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ideally degree calibre (or equivalent experience) with commercial awareness
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills

Why Join

This is a rare opportunity to step into an Area Manager position within a dynamic, expanding business. As an Area Manager, you'll be at the forefront of growth, shaping the future of stores in your area, with ongoing support and development to accelerate your career. This Area Manager role is perfect for ambitious retail leaders looking to make the leap to multi-site management and beyond.

Whats On Offer

Salary of £60,000-£65,000 plus car and benefits.

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