Essex Regional Retail Leader - 25 Stores

Jobster; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for an Area Manager to oversee 20-25 stores in the Essex region within the UK. The ideal candidate will drive performance while managing a team of 500 dedicated colleagues. This role is dynamic, demanding exceptional leadership and commercial acumen, and includes significant travel across East Anglia. The company offers an inclusive culture, opportunities for growth, and a strong focus on customer service and operational excellence.

Benefits

Life and health insurance

Medical care package

Work-life balance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-site retail teams in a fast-paced, customer-driven business.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to turn insights into action.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of store managers to deliver exceptional store performance.
• Drive profitability while ensuring best-in-class safety and customer service standards.
• Deliver flawless execution of business strategies and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Financial Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Retail Excellence

Job description

A leading retail company is looking for an Area Manager to oversee 20-25 stores in the Essex region within the UK. The ideal candidate will drive performance while managing a team of 500 dedicated colleagues. This role is dynamic, demanding exceptional leadership and commercial acumen, and includes significant travel across East Anglia. The company offers an inclusive culture, opportunities for growth, and a strong focus on customer service and operational excellence.