Area Manager

FRS Recruitment; Waterford; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Employee discounts

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Bike to Work Scheme

Private medical insurance

Training and development

Company car

Job summary

FRS Recruitment is seeking an Area Manager to oversee stores in Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny. You will lead District Managers, drive performance, and develop high-performing teams across a fast-paced retail network.

Responsibilities include stock flow and cash management, district tours with the Sales Executive, and delivering annual business plans. A 2.1 degree or 3+ years of management experience, plus a full driving licence, are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.1 degree in any discipline.
• At least 3 years of management experience.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a district, overseeing all Store Managers.
• Foster a positive, high-performing team environment.
• Coach, support, and develop Store Managers to drive success.
• Monitor and optimise stock flow and cash management.
• Conduct regular district tours with the Sales Executive.
• Provide analysis and feedback to support key projects.
• Manage store openings, refurbishments, and re-openings.
• Develop and execute annual business plans and staffing strategies.
• Define and track KPIs to ensure operational excellence.
• Align district performance with company strategy.
• Prepare for and actively contribute to Area Manager meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Management experience

Education

2.1 degree

Job description

Area Manager - (For Wexford/Waterford/Kilkenny)

Our client, a large grocery chain, is looking for an Area Manager to join their well-established team and assist them with managing the stores in this area. We are looking for strong retail professionals who have gained proven experience in a similar role. The ideal candidate would be a strategic-thinking, problem-solving manager who can inspire everyone to be high achievers. Suppose you think that you have it. In that case, you will get loads back, fast-tracked with a great package and every opportunity to develop your management abilities in a visible role with a keep-it-simple, fast-growing, retail-changing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a district, overseeing all Store Managers
• Foster a positive, high-performing team environment
• Coach, support, and develop Store Managers to drive success
• Monitor and optimise stock flow and cash management
• Conduct regular district tours with the Sales Executive
• Provide analysis and feedback to support key projects
• Manage store openings, refurbishments, and re-openings
• Develop and execute annual business plans and staffing strategies
• Define and track KPIs to ensure operational excellence
• Align district performance with company strategy
• Prepare for and actively contribute to Area Manager meetings

Requirements

• A minimum 2.1 degree in any discipline or at least 3 years of management experience
• Strong communication, planning, organisational, and analytical skills
• A full, clean driving licence
• A motivated, flexible, and results-driven leader
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career in retail

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• 25 days of annual leave
• Company pension (after 6 months)
• Employee discounts across selected partners
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave, Marriage Leave, and access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• The use of a fully expensed company car