Area Manager Tesco Travel Money

Travelex; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foreign exchange provider is seeking a Retail Area Manager to oversee stores across southwest Bristol to Cornwall. This role involves managing and coaching a team of Bureau Managers, improving customer service, and driving performance. Applicants should have experience in multi-site retail operations, a UK driving license, and the ability to travel frequently. The position offers a flexible benefits package, a company pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

Employee wellness programme

Employee discounts

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-site retail or service operations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Strong record of performance delivery through increased customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach a team of Bureau Managers to drive performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety operational training.
• Support the expansion of the Travel Money network.

Skills

Sales Experience

Direct Sales

Retail Experience

Management Experience

Team Management

Leadership Experience

Job description

Retail Area Manager Tesco Travel Money

Job Type: Fixed Term - MAT Leave - 1 Year

Hours per week: 37.5

Location: Remote - however covering stores across southwest Bristol to Cornwall. You must have a UK full driving license and the capability to travel within these locations.

As an Area Manager in the Tesco Retail Division you will inspire a team of Bureau Managers and Travel Service Partners. A key aspect of the role will include motivating your team to achieve sales targets as well as taking ownership of budget management revenues and general retail costs.

You will have a passion for driving customer service through your team and create a team of high performers through a clear succession plan.

So what will this role involve

• Manage and coach a team of Bureaus Managers to drive performance recruitment and colleague development
• Manage costsexpensesand resource profiling across the area to ensure operational efficiency
• Ensure all colleagues in your area are fully compliant with various health and safety operational training procedures and standards
• Support the expansion of the Travel Money network to maximise profitability by being involved in the coordination of new bureau implementation and upgrades of existing bureau
• Drive product launches and in-store promotions / campaigns
• Manage communication for all store colleagues and Bureau Managers
• Execute business plans designed by the Divisional Manager and maintain ownership of area-specific plans that support strategy delivery
• Usingdata prioritize interventions business performance improvements and margin optimization including discount management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Head of Retail Divisional Manager Tesco store managers and internal support functions (finance HR IT compliance commercial / product team)
• Foster collaboration and alignment across all stakeholders to support commercial and operational objectives

What will you need

• Experience managing multi-site retail or service operations driving profitabilitygrowthand operational efficiency
• Proven ability to lead coach and develop teams including succession planning and performance management
• Confident decisive communication style and the ability to motivate your team
• Experience leading a team across multiple sites and achieving the best results
• The willingness to learn be hands‑on and manage teams remotely
• Strong record of performance delivery through increased customer service sales and cost management
• Background in customer facing environment
• Excellent planning organisational and decision-making skills
• Operational capabilities
• In‑depth understanding of compliance & risk in a retail and financial services environment
• Ability to analyze complex reports and place actions accordingly
• UK Driving License and capability to travel across the assigned area. Frequent travel will be required for business meetings & site visits outside of the designated area

Whats in it for you

We believe our colleagues are our key differentiator. We aim to create a safe and dynamic environment where all colleagues can thrive feel supported and engaged and reach their full potential.

• Company pension scheme
• A leading flexible benefits package including but not limited to critical illness dental insurance and private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme and an employee wellness programme that offers wellbeing and financial advice
• A wide range of employee discounts provided by Bravo Benefit
• 25 days holiday (pro‑rate). Bank holidays and the opportunity to gain more days the longer you are a part of Travelex as well as the option to buy more days

About Travelex

We are one of the market leading specialist providers of foreign exchange. Founded in 1976 and differentiated by our brand and market footprint over the past 45 years we have built a network of foreign exchange stores and developed Travelex as a trusted and widely recognized brand in international money. Our mission is to simplify our customers access to international money however and whenever.

Exciting We think so! Your journey starts here so take the first step to become part of the Travelex family by clicking apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills

Sales Experience, Direct Sales, retail Experience, Hospitality Experience, Management Experience, Process Improvement, Outside Sales, Team Management, Kaizen, Leadership Experience, Public Speaking, Supervising Experience

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1