Retail Manager

Avellio; Wythall CP; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in food retail is seeking an experienced Retail Manager in Wythall, England. The successful candidate will lead operations in a destination-style farm shop, emphasizing fresh food and exceptional customer experiences. Responsibilities include daily management of various counters, team leadership, stock control, and ensuring compliance with food standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong retail management experience, especially in fresh food, and have excellent leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Strong retail management experience, ideally within fresh food or hospitality.
• Experience managing specialist food counters is advantageous.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across multiple retail sections.
• Lead and motivate a high-performing team.
• Ensure excellent product presentation and stock control.
• Drive sales and monitor performance.
• Uphold high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Retail management experience

People management

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Flexibility to work weekends

Job description

Role : Retail Manager

Salary : 50k + Bonus

Location : Wythall, Birmingham

Avellio is currently partnering exclusively with a well-established business in the food retail, hospitality and farming sector, we are now recruiting on their behalf for an experienced Retail Manager to join the organisation.

We are looking for a highly passionate, organised Retail Manager to lead the operations of a large, destination-style farm shop renowned for its fresh food counters, artisan produce, and exceptional customer experience. This role suits someone who has previous experience as a retail leader and thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys developing people, and is committed to championing local food and high-quality retail standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across butchery, bakery, deli, produce, and general retail.
• Lead, train, and motivate a high-performing team.
• Ensure excellent product presentation, stock control, and merchandising.
• Drive sales, monitor performance, and implement commercial initiatives.
• Uphold high standards of food safety, hygiene, and store compliance.
• Support seasonal events, promotions, and customer engagement activities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong retail management experience, ideally within fresh food, farm shop, hospitality retail, or a similar customer-focused environment.
• Experience managing specialist counters (butchery, bakery, deli, or fresh food) is highly advantageous.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and people-management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate insight into action.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work flexibly to support a seven-day operation, including weekends and peak seasons.

Please apply directly through this job posting to find out more or reach out to Ryan James directly for more information.