The Vacancy
Area Manager – North East/West Yorkshire
Location: North East/West Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive
We are seeking a dynamic Area Manager to lead our North East/West Yorkshire region operations. This challenging, fast-paced position requires exceptional organisational skills and the ability to drive performance across multiple locations.
Purpose of Role
As Area Manager, you will oversee and support approximately 30 retail stores across the North East/West Yorkshire region. Your primary responsibility is to motivate and lead a team of store managers to achieve ambitious business objectives while translating strategic goals into actionable short and long-term plans that drive sustainable, profitable sales growth.
You will work closely with our Central Operations team and support centre to develop operating priorities, establish accountability standards, and implement effective communication and training initiatives across your region.
Essential Experience
1. Retail Management: Minimum 2 years of large store retail management experience
2. Multi-site Leadership: At least 2 years managing multiple retail locations
3. Area Management: Minimum 2 years in an Area Manager role or similar senior multi-site position
4. Preferred: Discount retail experience (advantageous but not essential)
Key Performance Indicators
5. Deliver area sales budget targets (like-for-like and overall performance)
6. Maintain area salary costs within budgeted percentage of turnover
7. Achieve shrinkage reduction targets across all locations
8. Drive area profitability in line with annual budget
9. Ensure 95% product availability on core product range
10. Champion key company compliance standards and initiatives
Essential Attributes
11. Remote Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire teams across multiple locations
12. Integrity: Demonstrated high ethical standards in all business dealings
13. Drive & Energy: High-energy approach with resilience in fast-paced environments
14. Collaboration: Strong team player who builds effective working relationships
15. Analytical Thinking: Data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making
What We Offer
We recognise and reward the dedication of our colleagues with a comprehensive package that includes:
Compensation & Benefits
16. Competitive salary commensurate with experience
17. Company car provision
18. Private medical insurance
19. Life assurance coverage
20. Generous colleague discount
21. Colleague benefits portal featuring extensive discounts at national and local retailers
Join our team and play a pivotal role in driving retail excellence across the North East/West Yorkshire region while building a rewarding career with excellent growth opportunities.
A Bit About Us
Poundstretcher is one of the UK’s leading discount retailers.
Founded in, Poundstretcher has a network of over stores across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
You’ll find everything you need for your home at Poundstretcher, from food and drink, health and beauty and household cleaning essentials to gardening, storage, stationery and children’s toys – all at market leading prices. We even have a range of fur-tastic deals on pet food and pet accessories in-store that are guaranteed to keep your furry friends tails wagging.
At the heart of our business are our people There are over 3, of us across the UK dedicated to delivering the best possible service to our customers. So, whatever you’re after, we’re here to help.
So why not pop into your local Poundstretcher store and see what we have to offer. We’d love to see you!
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