Area Manager

Zachary Daniels; Newport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high street fashion retailer in the South West UK is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead a multi-site portfolio. This role involves delivering sales growth and profitability while ensuring high operational standards and a strong customer-first culture. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in retail management and strong leadership abilities to coach Store Managers and their teams. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 along with bonuses and extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000 plus company car and bonus

Bonus scheme

Generous staff discount

Uniform allowance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop teams.
• Financial acumen to manage sales and profitability.

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 maximize store performance.
• Ensure consistent customer service and operational standards.

Job description

Job Description

Area Manager | South West UK | High Street Fashion Retail | Salary up to £60,000 + Car and Bonus

We are recruiting an experienced Retail Area Manager to lead a large multi site portfolio across the South West 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.

Area Manager Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 plus company car and bonus
• Bonus scheme
• Generous staff discount
• Uniform allowance
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Area Manager 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 perfor...