Area Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Bonus opportunity

Company phone

Laptop

Staff discount

Free meal on shift

28 days holiday

Pension

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular team events

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is recruiting an Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of stores across Surrey and South West London. You will lead multiple stores, coach Store Managers, and drive sales growth while upholding excellent customer service and brand standards.

The role offers a £35,000 base with a car allowance or company car, a bonus opportunity, and a range of benefits including a company phone, laptop, staff discounts, and additional perks.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple sites within retail or similar customer-focused environments.
• Strong track record of driving sales and improving store performance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a hands-on leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a portfolio of stores across Surrey and South West London.
• Coach Store Managers to achieve sales growth and high customer service standards.
• Drive KPI performance and commercial results across the portfolio.
• Identify opportunities to improve store performance and efficiency.
• Support recruitment, training and succession planning; maintain brand standards.

Skills

Store leadership

Coaching

Sales growth

KPI management

Customer service

Job description

Area Manager | Retail | Surrey & South West London | Circa £35,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Covering a portfolio of stores across Surrey and South West London

Are you an experienced Area Manager, Regional Manager or Multi-Site Manager looking for your next opportunity?

We're recruiting for an Area Manager to join a successful and established retail business, leading a portfolio of stores across Surrey and South West London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven retail leader who enjoys developing teams, improving performance and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

What's in it for you?

• £35,000 salary + company car or car allowance
• Bonus opportunity
• Company phone and laptop
• Staff discount and free meal on shift
• 28 days holiday, pension, Cycle to Work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular team events

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll lead and support a portfolio of stores, coaching Store Managers to achieve sales growth, strong operational standards and excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading multiple stores to deliver sales and profit targets
• Coaching and developing Store Managers and their teams
• Driving KPI performance and commercial results
• Identifying opportunities to improve store performance
• Supporting recruitment, training and succession planning
• Maintaining excellent operational and brand standards

About You

You'll have experience managing multiple sites within retail, fashion, food retail, hospitality or another customer-focused environment.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience as an Area Manager, Regional Manager or Multi-Site Manager
• A strong commercial mindset with experience driving sales performance
• The ability to coach, develop and motivate Store Managers
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A hands-on approach with a passion for customer service
• A full UK driving licence

Why Join?

Join a well-established and growing business where you'll have the autonomy to lead your area, develop talented teams and make a real impact on performance.