Area Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 29,750 - 40,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Bonus

Company phone and laptop

Staff discount and free meal on shift

28 days holiday

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular team events

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead a portfolio of stores across Surrey and South West London.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will coach Store Managers, drive sales and KPI performance, and uphold brand standards while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

This role offers a £35,000 base salary plus car allowance or company car, a bonus, and the support of a well-established retail business.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple stores in retail or a similar sector.
• Strong coaching and people development capability.
• Proven ability to drive sales and improve KPI performance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple stores to deliver sales and profit targets.
• Coach Store Managers and their teams.
• Drive KPI performance and commercial results.
• Identify opportunities to improve store performance.
• Support recruitment, training and succession planning.
• Maintain operational and brand standards.

Skills

Coaching & people development

Sales leadership

Communication skills

Customer service focus

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, apply today.