Area Retail Sales Manager

COREcruitment; Clays End; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Area Retail Sales Manager in the United Kingdom to lead and inspire store management teams across high-end retail locations. The ideal candidate will possess proven success in multi-site retail management, showcasing strong sales acumen and an inspirational leadership style. Responsibilities include driving sales performance, coaching Store Managers, and ensuring operational excellence. This role requires a dynamic leader ready to cultivate motivated teams and enhance guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven success in multi-site retail management in high-end environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with a record of exceeding targets.
• Inspirational leadership with a focus on team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Store Managers to achieve sales targets.
• Accountability for sales, profit, and stock performance.
• Use hands-on coaching to build high-performing teams.
• Deliver engaging retail activations and experiences.
• Ensure compliance and operational efficiency across stores.

Skills

Retail management

Sales excellence

Coaching and development

Commercial acumen

Strong communication

Job description

Are you a dynamic retail leader with a passion for luxury, sales excellence, and inspiring high-performing teams? We’re looking for an Area Retail Sales Manager to lead and empower store management teams across a portfolio of high-end retail locations.

In this role, you’ll drive commercial success, elevate guest experiences, and cultivate motivated, high-performing store teams who deliver exceptional service and results. You’ll be at the forefront of creating memorable retail moments while ensuring financial and operational excellence across your area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers across multiple retail locations to deliver outstanding guest experiences and achieve ambitious sales targets.
• Take full accountability for sales, profit, and stock performance within your area. Identify opportunities, implement trading initiatives, and ensure delivery against key KPIs.
• Use a hands-on coaching approach to build confident, high-performing leaders through structured training and on-the-job development.
• Partner with store teams to deliver engaging retail activations, events, and experiences that drive guest engagement and conversion.
• Ensure visual standards, compliance, and operational efficiency across all stores. Manage store openings, refurbishments, and new initiatives with precision and energy.
• Work collaboratively with recruitment and scheduling teams to ensure the right people are in the right roles, fostering growth and career progression within the business.
• Act as a key point of contact for operational performance and feedback, championing best practices and sharing insights to enhance retail operations.

About You

• Proven success in multi-site retail management, ideally within high-end or premium retail environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of exceeding sales and profit targets.
• Inspirational leadership style with a focus on coaching, development, and team engagement.
• A natural communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support and engage with store teams.

Create a job alert for this search