Area Manager

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Area Manager to join a respected retail organisation in Swindon. You'll lead multiple shops, drive sales, and engage with the community. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options and comprehensive training.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Comprehensive training and development programme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing multiple retail sites, ideally in fashion or charity sector.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support shop teams to achieve sales targets.
• Drive commercial and operational performance across your region.
• Identify and nurture talent within your teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Job description

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Contract: Full-time, Permanent – 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work)

Salary: £36,000 to £38,000 DOE per annum + car allowance or company car

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Area Manager to join a respected and purpose-driven retail organisation. You’ll oversee a portfolio of shops, leading and developing teams to drive commercial success and deliver exceptional community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

As Area Manager, you will:

• Lead and support shop teams, including paid staff and volunteers, to achieve sales targets and deliver high standards
• Drive commercial and operational performance across your region
• Identify and nurture talent, encouraging growth and development within your teams
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and local communities
• Promote the organisation’s values and presence across all locations

About You

You will bring:

• Extensive experience managing multiple retail sites, ideally in the fashion or charity sector
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and deliver on key targets
• A passion for community-based retail and sustainable fashion
• Excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills
• A hands-on, resilient attitude with great attention to detail and strong reporting capabilities
• Flexibility to travel across the area, including overnight stays when required

What’s on Offer

You will join an organisation that values its people and offers:

• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible working options where possible
• A comprehensive training and development programme
• A range of wellbeing incentives including discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme

If you are a passionate, commercially minded retail leader looking to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.