Area Manager - Retail West Midlands & North Wales

Sense; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization is seeking an Area Manager for their thriving Retail team in the West Midlands. This permanent position involves managing and developing retail operations across South Wales and nearby areas. Candidates should demonstrate strong retail leadership, communication skills, and the ability to drive sales and profits. A full UK driver's licence is essential, along with flexibility for unsociable hours. The role offers excellent training, a pension scheme, and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Excellent training and development

Group Personal Pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Full UK driver's licence required.
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours including weekends and evenings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage, support and develop the retail presence within South Wales and surrounding areas.
• Maximise sales and profit for Sense shops by developing new and existing shops and donation stations.
• Line manage Shop Managers, Assistant Shop Managers and Shop Assistants.

Skills

Strong retail capability and leadership behaviours

Great communication, coaching and influencing skills

Strong commercial acumen, merchandising and product knowledge

Ability to interpret and utilise data to inform decisions

Strong collaboration and support ethos

Proven track record within a multi‑site role

Desire to learn and develop

Job description

A leading retail organization is seeking an Area Manager for their thriving Retail team in the West Midlands. This permanent position involves managing and developing retail operations across South Wales and nearby areas. Candidates should demonstrate strong retail leadership, communication skills, and the ability to drive sales and profits. A full UK driver's licence is essential, along with flexibility for unsociable hours. The role offers excellent training, a pension scheme, and generous leave entitlements.