Regional Business Manager

Fashion & Retail Personnel; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high street retailer in the North of England is seeking a Regional Business Manager to oversee stores and concessions across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have area management experience in apparel retail and a strong commercial acumen. Responsibilities include driving KPI performance, leading teams, and managing HR processes. The role offers a competitive salary, travel allowance, and employee benefits focused on personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Travel allowance

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Previous area or regional management experience within a large high street retailer.
• Experience within apparel/fashion retail is essential.
• Strong communicator to build relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with store managers to drive KPI performance.
• Lead and motivate teams in local communities.
• Make in-store decisions tailored to local market needs.
• Oversee HR processes and manage operational challenges.

Skills

Area or regional management experience

Experience in apparel/fashion retail

Strong communication abilities

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has come up for a Regional Business Manager to join a much-loved high street retailer, overseeing the North of England and Scotland region. This role reports directly to the Retail Director and will oversee a variety of standalone stores and concessions across multiple locations. You’ll work closely with store managers, focusing on KPIs and driving commercial performance. You will lead and motivate teams, act as a brand ambassador, and inspire your teams to deliver excellent service within their local communities. Your strong commercial acumen will enable you to make effective in-store decisions tailored to local markets. A solid understanding of in-store HR processes and retail operations will be essential in managing people and resolving operational challenges smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with store managers to drive KPI performance and commercial results across the North of England and Scotland region.
• Lead and motivate teams, act as a brand ambassador, and ensure excellent customer service within local communities.
• Make in-store decisions tailored to local market needs, supported by strong commercial judgement.
• Oversee HR processes in-store and manage operational challenges to maintain smooth store operations.

Qualifications

• Have previous area or regional management experience within a large high street retailer.
• Have experience within apparel/fashion retail.
• Be based in the North of England, not Scotland.
• Be a strong communicator, able to build and maintain effective relationships across teams and markets.

Benefits

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary and travel allowance, along with discounts, health and wellbeing benefits, and the chance to work with a business that prioritises people development and long-term career growth.