Retail Area Manager

Zachary Daniels; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A high street fashion retailer is looking for an experienced Area Manager to oversee a multi-site portfolio in Devon. This role involves delivering sales growth, managing KPIs, and developing teams to ensure excellent customer service and operational standards. The ideal candidate has significant experience in retail management and a focus on driving performance. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000, company car, and a bonus structure, along with benefits including staff discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company car

Bonus scheme

Generous staff discount

Uniform allowance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a retail Area Manager or Regional Manager role.
• Ability to drive performance through analysis and leadership.
• Experience in developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Store Managers across multiple locations.
• Drive sales, margin, and profit targets.
• Manage KPIs and enhance store performance.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and company policies.

Skills

Proven experience as an Area Manager

Strong commercial and analytical skills

People-focused leadership

Customer-centric mindset

Experience in fashion retail

Job description

Area Manager | Devon | High Street Fashion Retail | Salary up to £55,000 + Car and Bonus

We are recruiting an experienced Retail Area Manager to lead a large multi site portfolio across Devon for a successful high street fashion retailer.

The Area Manager will be responsible for delivering sales growth, profitability and KPI targets while driving high operational standards, developing Store Managers and teams, and ensuring a strong customer first culture across the region.

This is a newly created role within a growing retail business and offers a genuine opportunity to influence performance, develop talent and shape the future of the region.

Area Manager Benefits:

• Salary up to £55,000 plus company car and bonus
• Bonus scheme
• Generous staff discount
• Uniform allowance
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Area Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and develop Store Managers across a multi site retail estate
• Deliver sales, margin and profit targets through strong commercial leadership
• Manage KPIs, payroll and controllable costs to maximise store performanceEnsure consistent customer service, operational and visual merchandising standards
• Deliver full compliance across health & safety and company policies
• Build high performing teams with a strong focus on succession planning
• Work closely with Head Office teams, acting as a key link between stores and central functions
• Visit stores on a structured cycle, leaving clear actions and supporting underperforming locations

About You

• Proven experience as an Area Manager, Senior Area Manager or Regional Manager within retail
• Strong commercial and analytical skills with the ability to drive performance
• A people focused leader who develops and motivates high performing teams
• Customer centric and comfortable working in a fast paced retail environment
• Experience within fashion or apparel retail is highly desirable

About the Business

This high street fashion retailer is passionate about delivering great value, strong product ranges and a consistent in store experience. With a growing store portfolio and ambitious plans for the future, the business is committed to developing its people, promoting from within and creating an inclusive, supportive culture where teams can thrive.

Every role plays a part in shaping the customer experience and driving continued success across the UK store network.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.