Area Manager

Everpool Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is seeking an Area Manager for a prestigious fashion retailer across the South West England. You will oversee a cluster of 25 stores, drive sales and profit growth, and lead Store Managers to achieve commercial goals.

The role requires strong leadership, fashion retail experience, and a proactive, multi-site mindset to maximize profitability and customer experience in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing multiple stores or regions.
• Experience in fashion retail and commercial retailer environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; results-driven.
• Ability to drive sales, profitability and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an Area with 25 stores plus.
• Drive and exceed sales and profit targets.
• Lead, motivate, and develop Store Managers.
• Oversee store strategies, layouts and promotions.
• Manage P&L to maximise profitability.
• Identify growth opportunities including new sites.
• Recruit and coach management teams.
• Ensure stores deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Maintain security, stock handling, and health & safety policies.

Skills

Area management

Leadership

Retail strategy

Sales targets

P&L management

Team development

Job description

• Area Manager -Fashion brand
• South West England
• Great Salary plus car & Package

Are you a results-driven Area Manager & leader with a passion for fashion retail? Leading fashion retailer, is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee and support multiple stores across the South West.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established brand, drive growth, and lead a team to deliver outstanding commercial results.

Great salary plus car & package

The Role

As Area Manager, you'll be responsible for:

• You will manage an Area with 25 stores plus
• Driving and exceeding sales and profit targets across your stores.
• Leading, motivating, and developing Store Managers to achieve business goals.
• Overseeing store strategies, seasonal layouts, and promotional plans.
• Managing P&L accountability to maximise profitability.
• Identifying opportunities for growth, including new sites and store development.
• Recruiting, inducting, and coaching high-performing management teams.
• Ensuring stores deliver exceptional customer experiences and maintain company standards.
• Maintaining compliance with security, stock handling, and health & safety policies.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Solid experience as an Area Manager within a commercial retailer
• Fashion experience
• A proven track record of managing multiple stores or regions.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to drive business performance.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to meet the demands of a multi-site retail role.

What's On Offer

• The chance to join a leading fashion retailer with exciting growth plans.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive culture with clear opportunities for career progression.
• The ability to make a real impact across a network of stores.