Area Manager

B&M Retail Limited; Bradford, Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Colleague portal discounts

Job summary

B&M Retail Limited is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of around 16 stores in the Bradford & Huddersfield area. You will lead and coach store managers to deliver exceptional customer experiences, optimize commercial performance, and champion a strong people culture across the region.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to work autonomously while aligning with the company’s growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-site teams in fast-paced retail environments.
• FMCG, grocery or discount retail experience preferred.
• Proven ability to drive sales and people performance through coaching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of stores across the Bradford & Huddersfield patch (~16 stores).
• Drive commercial performance and store-level KPIs.
• Empower and develop store managers; set expectations and coach for results.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement the brand strategy across the region.

Skills

Strong leadership

Retail KPI awareness

Commercial mindset

Communication & relationship building

People development

Multi-site management

Job description

Are you a dynamic retail leader who thrives on developing high-performing teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences? We're looking for an inspiring Retail Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of stores, drive commercial success, and champion an outstanding people culture. In this pivotal role, you'll empower store managers, shape operational excellence, and play a key part in elevating our brand across the region.

Join B&M as our new Area Manager for the Bradford & Huddersfield area - a fantastic opportunity to lead, inspire, and drive growth. This role will cover circa 16 stores across the Bradford & Huddersfield area. Applicants will ideally be located on patch, or within a reasonable commute to this area (ideally within 45 minutes).

As an Area Manager you will be passionate about people, customers and achieving challenging but rewarding business goals. In an area consisting of c.16 stores, you'll need to be commercially driven and will be given the autonomy to drive the performance of your area. You'll motivate, nurture, and encourage your team to develop on their personal performance as well as deliver the business strategy using exceptional leadership and coaching skills.

Why join B&M?

We're entering a new chapter under inspiring leadership that's committed to growth, collaboration, and fresh thinking. Our new leader brings a clear vision, renewed energy, and a people-first approach - making this the perfect time to join us and help shape the future of B&M.

We're one of the UK's fastest-growing retailers with 780+ stores - and we're not slowing down. We offer real career progression, ongoing training, and the chance to play your part in a growing business!

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and develop store teams
• Retail commercial awareness - understanding KPIs and sales drivers
• Commercial awareness and confidence working with KPIs
• Operational excellence across standards, compliance, and performance
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced retail environment
• Organised and efficient, able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong judgement - balancing customer, people, and commercial needs

It's also essential that applicants have the following:

• Experience managing multi-site teams in a fast-paced retail environment, at Area or Regional Manager level
• FMCG, brown box, grocery or discount retail experience

At B&M, we also offer great benefits including discount in our stores and our colleague portal offers additional discount for retailers, hospitality & more!

This is an exciting opportunity to work and develop in one of the UK's fastest growing retailers!

B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.