Retail Area Manager

People Solutions Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail solutions provider is seeking an experienced Retail Area Manager to oversee multiple store locations in the City of Edinburgh. This role focuses on driving sales performance and developing high-performing teams. The ideal candidate has proven multi-site retail management experience, strong commercial awareness, and excellent leadership skills. The position offers competitive pay rates, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rates

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a multi-site retail management role.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret performance data.
• Confident leader with experience developing management teams.

Responsibilities

• Delivering or exceeding sales targets across all assigned stores.
• Driving growth in Average Transaction Value.
• Maintaining gross margin through effective product mix.
• Ensuring stores operate within agreed wage-to-sales ratios.
• Analysing performance data to improve results.

Skills

Proven experience in a multi-site retail management role

Strong commercial awareness

Confident leader with experience developing management teams

Excellent organisation, planning and prioritisation skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Comfortable managing performance and change

Good understanding of retail compliance, health and safety and HR practices

Job description

Retail Area Manager

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Retail Area Manager to oversee multiple retail store locations within an assigned area, working on behalf of a well-established retail client.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused retail leader who can drive sales performance, ensure operational excellence, and develop high-performing store management teams while delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Shifts

• Working 5 days from 7
• 9am - 6pm (flexibility required to travel across multiple store locations)

Rates of Pay

£15.00 - £18.00 per hour (£31,200 - £37,440 per year) DOE

Benefits

• Excellent hourly rates
• Opportunity to lead multiple store locations
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development

Day-to-Day Duties

As a Retail Area Manager, your duties will include:

• Delivering or exceeding sales targets across all assigned stores
• Driving growth in Average Transaction Value, with a focus on premium product ranges
• Maintaining gross margin through effective product mix, markdown control and commercial decision-making
• Ensuring stores operate within agreed wage-to-sales ratios while maintaining service standards
• Analysing performance data and implementing action plans to improve results

You will also:

• Oversee store rotas and cost control to ensure wage budgets are met
• Maintain stock loss and shrinkage within company targets through strong controls and accountability
• Ensure completion of all compliance, cash and operational audits
• Drive high store standards and consistent execution of company processes
• Promote strong operational routines and safe working practices

Leadership & People Management

• Set clear performance objectives for Store Managers and review progress regularly
• Develop confident and self-sufficient management teams through coaching and support
• Monitor employee turnover and support strong retention levels
• Manage underperformance fairly and in line with company policy
• Proactively manage absence while supporting employee wellbeing
• Act as a role model for company values and leadership behaviours

Customer Experience

• Drive improvements in customer satisfaction and online reviews
• Ensure customer service standards are consistently delivered
• Manage escalated customer complaints and ensure timely resolution
• Embed a customer-first culture across all stores

Essential Skills

The skills required as a Retail Area Manager are:

• Proven experience in a multi-site retail management role
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret performance data
• Confident leader with experience developing management teams
• Excellent organisation, planning and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable managing performance and change
• Good understanding of retail compliance, health and safety and HR practices

Desirable Experience

• Experience in a premium or high-end retail environment is advantageous

Training

• Ongoing leadership support, training and development provided

Apply

If you are ready to take on this senior retail leadership role, apply today by clicking the link below or get in touch with our recruitment team to find out more.

People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process