Area Manager | Fashion | £55,000-£60,000 | Mileage + Benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing high street fashion and lifestyle retailer as an Area Manager. Covering a portfolio of stores across a specified region, this role is ideal for a driven and commercially focused leader with a passion for people, product, and performance.
The business has ambitious growth plans and is seeking an experienced Area Manager who can inspire teams, drive sales, and deliver operational excellence across multiple locations.
As an Area Manager you will be responsible for:
Leading, coaching and developing Store Managers to deliver exceptional results across your region.
Opening new stores and relocating existing stores
Driving sales performance and ensuring all stores achieve and exceed budget targets.
Monitoring KPIs, analysing performance data, and implementing action plans to maximise profitability.
Ensuring brand standards are consistently delivered across all stores, including visual merchandising and customer experience.
Supporting recruitment, training, and succession planning to build high-performing teams.
Maintaining strong communication with Head Office and key stakeholders.
Taking a hands-on approach to problem-solving and supporting stores with day-to-day challenges.The ideal candidate will have:
Proven experience at multi-site level within a fashion or lifestyle retail environment.
Managed a minimum of 5 stores
Able to operate effectively at pace
New store opening experience
A strong commercial mindset with the ability to drive sales and performance.
Excellent leadership and people development skills.
A passion for retail, product, and delivering outstanding customer experience.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to influence and inspire.
A full UK driving licence - driving is essential for this role.
A solid background within the fashion sector is required.Package for our new Area Manager:
The salary is up to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus a competitive benefits package. Mileage is provided for business travel.
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious retail leader looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and expanding business.BH36006