Area Manager

Zachary Daniels; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking an Area Manager for Retail in Northern Ireland, offering a salary of £50,000 - £65,000 plus a competitive benefits package. In this role, you will lead and inspire Store Managers, ensuring operational excellence and driving sales across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate has proven multi-site retail management experience, strong commercial acumen, and an inspirational leadership style, matched with data-driven decision-making skills.

If you're interested in securing your next opportunity for 2026, reach out today!

Qualifications

• Proven multi-site retail management experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with a consistent track record of results.
• Inspirational leadership style with a passion for developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and inspire Store Managers across the region.
• Drive sales, profit and KPI performance across multiple locations.
• Ensure operational excellence and brand consistency.

Skills

Proven multi-site retail management experience

Strong commercial acumen

Inspirational leadership style

Data-driven decision maker

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Area Manager | Retail | Northern Ireland | £50,000 - £65,000 + Package

At Zachary Daniels Retail Recruitment, we specialise in recruiting high-performing Area and Regional Managers across Northern Ireland, partnering with leading brands in Fashion, Big Box, Grocery, Cosmetic and Specialist Retail.

Now is the ideal time to begin those important, confidential conversations about your next move in 2026.

We're building a strong pipeline of future Area Managers ready to step into exciting multi-site leadership roles across Ireland. If you're commercially driven, people-focused and passionate about delivering exceptional retail standards - we'd love to speak with you.

The Role

As an Area Retail Manager, you will:

• Lead, coach and inspire Store Managers across your region
• Drive sales, profit and KPI performance across multiple locations
• Ensure operational excellence and brand consistency
• Translate Head Office strategy into successful in-store execution
• Build high-performing teams and strong succession pipelines
• Analyse data and identify commercial growth opportunities
• Lead change and influence Managers across your territory

What We're Looking For

• Proven multi-site retail management experience
• Strong commercial acumen with a consistent track record of results
• Inspirational leadership style with a passion for developing talent
• Data-driven decision maker
• Resilient, adaptable and solution-focused
• Excellent communication and management skills
• Experience within Fashion, Big Box, Grocery or Specialist Retail

Why Speak to Us Now?

The strongest Area Managers secure their next move early. Having a confidential conversation now allows you to:

• Understand salary benchmarking for 2026
• Explore upcoming regional opportunities
• Position yourself ahead of peak hiring cycles
• Align your career goals with the right retail brands

Salary range: £50,000 - £65,000 plus competitive benefits package (dependent on experience and sector).

If you're considering a new opportunity in 2026, send your CV to us in complete confidence.

Visit the Zachary Daniels website to view additional vacancies.

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