Area Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee multiple stores in Northampton. This role offers a competitive salary up to £70,000, a company car, and bonuses. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in retail management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for driving performance and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Company car

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Leadership development programmes

Qualifications

• Proven track record in multi-site retail management.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Commercially astute with operational excellence focus.
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers and their teams.
• Drive sales and profitability through effective business planning.
• Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional customer service.
• Foster a positive and high-performing culture.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Commercial Awareness

Performance Management

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Area Manager | Up to £70,000 + Car, Bonus & Benefits

Our client, a leading organisation within the retail sector, is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of stores. This role is ideal for an experienced multi-site retail leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about driving performance, developing people, and delivering outstanding commercial results.

Area Manager Role Overview

The Area Manager will be responsible for leading and inspiring store teams to achieve sales, service, and operational excellence across their area. The successful candidate will play a key role in maximising profitability, maintaining brand standards, and building a strong culture of collaboration and performance.

Area Manager Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers and their teams to deliver strong commercial and operational outcomes.
• Drive sales and profitability through effective business planning, performance management, and execution.
• Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional customer service and compliance with brand and operational standards.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to optimise people, product, and operational opportunities.
• Foster an inclusive, positive, and high‑performing culture that supports engagement and continuous improvement.
• Identify and develop internal talent to create a strong pipeline for future growth.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of high‑calibre team members.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in multi‑site retail management, ideally within a well‑known or fast‑paced brand.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills.
• Commercially astute with a focus on delivering results through operational excellence.
• Strategic and adaptable, with the ability to balance people and performance priorities.
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel within the area.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £70,000
• Company car, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to lead a diverse area portfolio and make a measurable impact on business success.
• Access to leadership development programmes and involvement in projects and strategic initiatives.

Zachary Daniels is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating nationally and internationally across: Retail | Operations | Buying | Merchandising | Ecommerce | HR | Finance | Property | Marketing | Supply Chain | Senior Appointments