Area Manager

Micheldever Tyre Services; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus program

Fully funded IMI courses

Staff discounts on servicing and tyres

Retail vouchers

Finder's fee

Life Insurance

Pension

Eye Care Vouchers

Cycle to Work

Long Service Recognition

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

Flu Jab

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Protyre Autocare is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead Centre Managers across the East Region, driving sales growth and delivering exceptional customer service. The role reports to the Regional Director and focuses on profitability, resource planning, and high standards of customer experience.

You will coach teams, maintain safety compliance, and implement local marketing strategies while managing performance across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-site management role in automotive/fast-fit.
• Confident leader with coaching and team development experience across locations.
• Strong commercial acumen with focus on sales growth and profitability.
• Data-driven with ability to analyse performance metrics and trends.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams at all levels.
• Organised, proactive and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Centre Managers and teams to deliver exceptional customer service and drive sales.
• Ensure each centre is fully resourced and operates to high standards of professionalism, cleanliness and experience.
• Create and execute structured business plans to exceed financial targets and improve profitability.
• Analyse sales data, management accounts and market trends to identify growth opportunities and reduce costs.
• Champion health & safety compliance and proactive risk management at all centres.
• Oversee audits, stock management, and adherence to company procedures to ensure operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Centre Managers to implement local marketing and maximise customer engagement.
• Recruit, retain, and develop high-performing teams with succession planning and consistent performance management.
• Promote company values and HR policies and ensure internal controls are followed.

Skills

Multi-site management

Leadership

Coaching

Data analytics

Commercial acumen

Communication

Problem-solving

People development

Safety & compliance

Independent working

Job description

Protyre Autocare is a fast-growing national automotive company. We are currently seeking an experienced automotive Area Manager within our growing team.

Reporting to the Regional Director and responsible for managing Centre Managers within the East Area. The purpose of the role is to develop the sales and profitability of each Centre and the delivery of an excellent customer experience through a team of Centre Manager direct reports and Centre staff indirect reports.

• Location: East Region
• Essential: Previous experience in a similar role. Full UK Driving licence.
• Benefits: Company car, A chance to earn a regular bonus. Career development: we offer a variety of fully funded IMI courses. Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs. Retail vouchers, Finder's fee, Life Insurance, Pension, Eye Care Vouchers, Buy/Sell Holiday, Flu Jab, Employee Assistant Program. Long Service Recognition, Enhance Maternity and Paternity, Cycle to Work

About the role:

• Lead, coach, and develop Centre Managers and their teams to deliver exceptional customer service and drive sales performance.
• Ensure each centre is fully resourced and operates to the highest standards of professionalism, cleanliness, and customer experience.
• Create and execute structured business plans to exceed financial targets and improve profitability across the area.
• Analyse sales data, management accounts, and market trends to identify growth opportunities and reduce costs.
• Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring full Health & Safety compliance and proactive risk management at all centres.
• Oversee operational excellence through regular audits, stock management, and adherence to company procedures.
• Collaborate with Centre Managers to implement local marketing strategies and maximise customer engagement.
• Recruit, retain, and develop high-performing teams, ensuring succession planning and consistent performance management.
• Promote company values and ensure compliance with all HR policies, training standards, and internal controls.

About you:

• You have proven experience in a multi-site management role within the automotive and fast-fit, industry.
• You’re a confident leader who excels at coaching, motivating, and developing high-performing teams across multiple locations.
• You bring strong commercial acumen, with a track record of driving sales growth, improving profitability, and delivering outstanding customer experiences.
• You’re highly organised and data-driven, with the ability to analyse performance metrics, identify trends, and implement effective business strategies.
• You’re a clear and persuasive communicator, able to influence at all levels and foster collaboration across teams.
• You’re passionate about operational excellence, safety, and compliance, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• You understand the importance of people development, succession planning, and maintaining a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
• You’re comfortable working independently, managing priorities, and making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A full UK driving licence is essential for this field-based role.