Area Manager

bp; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Area Manager to oversee retail operations in England. This role involves supporting teams, analyzing performance data, and developing growth strategies. Candidates should have experience managing retail locations, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. The role supports a hybrid working model with travel expected up to 75%. Join us and help shape the future of energy while enjoying a diverse work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous paid parental leave

Excellent retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple retail locations and supporting operational performance.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into practical actions.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide teams to maintain strong operational standards.
• Review customer insights and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop territory plans that encourage growth.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Negotiation planning and preparation

Customer centric thinking

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary

BP Oil UK Ltd is looking for an Area Manager to guide retail operations across a defined territory. In this role, you will support teams, strengthen partner relationships, and help compose strategies that improve performance and customer experience. You will play a key part in ensuring that each site operates efficiently, meets commercial goals, and delivers a welcoming environment for customers and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and guide teams to maintain strong operational standards and positive customer experiences.
• Review customer insights and performance data to understand trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop territory plans that encourage growth and strengthen market presence.
• Coordinate budgets, supervise sales activity, and help ensure financial performance across your area.
• Encourage a customer‑focused approach in daily operations and decision‑making.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, partners, and teams to maintain alignment and collaboration.
• Provide mentoring and development to team members to help them grow their skills.
• Prepare for and participate in negotiations related to operational or commercial agreements.
• Promote continuous improvement and support the adoption of company standards and best practices.
• Use digital tools to share information, streamline processes, and improve team efficiency.
• Stay informed about industry developments and contribute insights that support competitive positioning.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with partners to support shared goals.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience managing multiple retail locations and supporting operational performance.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into practical actions.
• A background in commercial decision‑making and improving revenue or profitability.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people.
• A customer‑focused mindset supported by experience using customer data.
• Confidence using digital collaboration tools and platforms.
• Experience in territory planning and retail development.
• Knowledge of the retail fuel industry and current market trends.
• Skills in preparing for and participating in negotiations.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and operational quality.
• The ability to adapt to change and work effectively in a fast‑moving environment.
• Experience building and maintaining strong partner relationships.

Why join us?

At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.

Travel Requirement

Up to 75% travel should be expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

Skills

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Conflict Management, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Learning, Creativity and Innovation, customer and competitor understanding, Customer centric thinking, Customer data knowledge, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Collaboration, Digital Fluency, Industry knowledge and advocacy, Integrated pricing, Leading transformation, market, Negotiation planning and preparation.

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending on your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.