Area Sales Manager

SP Executive Search; England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Generous benefits package

Job summary

A growing retail consultancy is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in luxury retail, exceptional people management skills, and the ability to drive sales growth. This full-time role, based in the UK, offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus benefits. Candidates should be self-motivated with a passion for developing teams and must be comfortable with travel throughout the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in luxury or premium retail sales.
• Experience in driving sales income and managing teams.
• Ability to coach and develop teams using 'Train the Trainer' methodology.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales income and net profit through effective team management.
• Oversee visual merchandising to ensure high standards.
• Lead teams across multiple sites, requiring travel.

Skills

Customer-facing sales experience

People management

Sales strategy

Problem solving

Visual merchandising

Self-motivation

Job description

This range is provided by SP Executive Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from SP Executive Search.

Salaried up to £70,000 + Car allowance + Generous Benefits

Are you an outgoing, confident, and innovative experienced multi-site/unit Retail Leader looking for a challenge?

Are you comfortable with travel through the UK and abroad?

Are you people focused and love developing great teams?

If the answer is yes, then our client is for you!

About our client

Our client is a Retail business in significant growth in recent years, that is searching for best‑in‑class Area Sales Managers from ideally Premium/Luxury Retailing or have a strong background in assisted sales.

What qualities will you need to be successful?

• We’re searching for leaders who often come from roles involving customer‑facing sales in luxury or premium retail, event‑led or experiential settings.
• A significant track record of success in driving sales income and net profit by increasing sales volumes and average price, whilst managing people from a far, with the need to travel largely through Europe and the UK as required.
• Significant track record of demonstrating clear people management skills in coaching, development by "Train the Trainor methodology" and performance management.
• A proven track record for always displaying the highest standards in personal and professional integrity even in the most challenging of circumstances.
• A keen eye for visual merchandising standards to assist driving commercial standards and sales, whilst developing the highest training standards with and through your team is also essential.
• Proven problem solver who can manage conflicting priorities and achieves positive outcomes, by leading and impacting with gravitas.
• Self-motivated, with an enthusiastic approach to work as large parts of this role will see you working from home and leading from a far, whilst a willingness to keep developing yourself professionally/academically.
• Belief that equality and inclusion improves the working environment.

If you are interested in this Area Sales Manager opportunity and possess the skills necessary, please apply below.

SP Exec Search is a specialist Hospitality & Retail recruitment consultancy

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, Business Development, and Customer Service

Industries

Retail, Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry, and Retail Apparel and Fashion