Area Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Area Manager for a high street fashion retailer in Devon. You will be responsible for leading and developing Store Managers across multiple locations, driving sales growth, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role, strong commercial acumen, and a customer-focused approach. This position offers competitive salary with benefits including a company car, bonus scheme, and generous staff discount.

Benefits

Company car

Bonus scheme

Generous staff discount

Uniform allowance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Area Manager or similar role.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills to drive performance.
• Experience in fashion or apparel retail is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Store Managers across retail locations.
• Deliver sales and profit targets through strong leadership.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and standards.

Skills

Commercial skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Customer focused

Job description

Area Manager | Devon | High Street Fashion Retail | Salary up to £55,000 + Car and Bonus

We are recruiting an experienced Retail Area Manager to lead a large multi site portfolio across Devon for a successful high street fashion retailer.

The Area Manager will be responsible for delivering sales growth, profitability and KPI targets while driving high operational standards, developing Store Managers and teams, and ensuring a strong customer first culture across the region.

This is a newly created role within a growing retail business and offers a genuine opportunity to influence performance, develop talent and shape the future of the region.

Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 plus company car and bonus
• Bonus scheme
• Generous staff discount
• Uniform allowance
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Store Managers across a multi site retail estate
• Deliver sales, margin and profit targets through strong commercial leadership
• Manage KPIs, payroll and controllable costs to maximise store performance
• Ensure consistent customer service, operational and visual merchandising standards
• Deliver full compliance across health & safety and company policies
• Build high performing teams with a strong focus on succession planning
• Work closely with Head Office teams, acting as a key link between stores and central functions
• Visit stores on a structured cycle, leaving clear actions and supporting underperforming locations

About You

• Proven experience as an Area Manager, Senior Area Manager or Regional Manager within retail
• Strong commercial and analytical skills with the ability to drive performance
• A people focused leader who develops and motivates high performing teams
• Customer centric and comfortable working in a fast paced retail environment
• Experience within fashion or apparel retail is highly desirable

About the Business

This high street fashion retailer is passionate about delivering great value, strong product ranges and a consistent in store experience. With a growing store portfolio and ambitious plans for the future, the business is committed to developing its people, promoting from within and creating an inclusive, supportive culture where teams can thrive.

Every role plays a part in shaping the customer experience and driving continued success across the UK store network.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

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