Area Manager

Zachary Daniels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus opportunity

Company phone and laptop

Staff discount

Free meal on shift

28 days holiday

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of stores across Surrey and South West London. You will lead Store Managers to achieve sales growth, maintain high standards, and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

The role offers a competitive package: circa £35,000 plus car allowance or company car, bonus potential, and benefits including staff discount, pension, and other advantages. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Area Manager, Regional Manager or Multi-Site Manager.
• Experience in managing multiple stores in retail, fashion, or customer-focused environments.
• Strong commercial mindset with a track record of driving sales.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a portfolio of stores, coaching Store Managers to achieve sales growth and high standards.
• Drive KPI performance, sales targets and profitability across the area.
• Identify opportunities to improve store performance and customer experience.
• Support recruitment, training and succession planning.
• Maintain consistent operational and brand standards.

Skills

Area management

Store coaching

Sales driving

Customer service focus

Driving licence

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.

If you're an experienced Area Manager or Multi-Site Manager looking for your next challenge.