Area Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is seeking an Area Manager based in Devon to lead a regional portfolio across a fast-paced retail business. You will drive sales, coach Store Managers and optimise store performance to achieve commercial targets.

The role requires proven multi-site leadership with a hands‑on, results‑oriented approach and a strong focus on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Multi-site leadership experience within a fast-paced retail business.
• Experience as Area Manager, Regional Manager or equivalent multi-site leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead multiple stores within a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience delivering sales and operational results.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop Store Managers.
• Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on, adaptable and results-focused leadership style.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a high-volume retail operation.
• Genuine passion for people development and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop a team of Store Managers across a regional portfolio.
• Drive sales, profitability and commercial performance across your area.
• Develop and coach Store Managers to maximise individual and team potential.
• Ensure operational excellence and consistently high retail standards.
• Analyse performance data to identify opportunities and implement improvement plans.
• Maintain strong operational, compliance and people standards across all stores.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to deliver regional business objectives.
• Lead by example in a fast-paced, customer-focused retail environment.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

Commercial accountability

People development

Store leadership

High-volume retail

Job description

Area Manager - Fast-Paced Retail

Location: Devon

Salary: £60,000-£70,000

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Area Manager with a proven background in multi-site leadership within a fast-paced retail business?

We are looking for a commercially driven retail leader to take ownership of a regional portfolio, develop high-performing teams and drive operational excellence across a successful retail business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established Area Manager who thrives in a high-volume environment, is passionate about developing people and has a strong track record of delivering commercial and operational results across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop a team of Store Managers across a regional portfolio.
• Drive sales, profitability and commercial performance across your area.
• Develop and coach Store Managers to maximise individual and team potential.
• Ensure operational excellence and consistently high retail standards.
• Analyse performance data to identify opportunities and implement improvement plans.
• Maintain strong operational, compliance and people standards across all stores.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to deliver regional business objectives.
• Lead by example in a fast-paced, customer-focused retail environment.

About You

• Multi-site leadership experience within a fast-paced retail business is essential.
• We are looking for a confident and commercially focused retail leader who can demonstrate:
• Previous experience as an Area Manager, Regional Manager or equivalent multi-site retail leadership role.
• A proven track record of leading multiple stores within a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience delivering sales and operational results.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop Store Managers.
• Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills.
• A hands-on, adaptable and results-focused leadership style.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a high-volume retail operation.
• A genuine passion for people development and operational excellence.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be an established multi-site retail leader who is comfortable operating at pace, managing a diverse portfolio of stores and driving accountability through your leadership teams.
• You will be commercially astute, resilient and passionate about delivering results through people. Experience within a high-volume retail environment is essential.