Area Manager
Location: South West
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum + Car + Bonus
Role Type: Permanent | Full-time
Overview
We are recruiting an Area Manager to take responsibility for a group of stores within one of the UK's best-known food retail brands. This role sits at the heart of the retail operation, focused on consistent delivery, strong leadership and improving performance across the region.
Responsibilities
* Take full accountability for trading performance across the region, ensuring stores deliver against sales, profit and operational targets.
* Set clear direction for Store Managers, using regular reviews to track performance and drive improvement.
* Support and develop management teams to improve capability, consistency and results.
* Maintain high standards across availability, replenishment, merchandising and store routines.
* Ensure company processes and ways of working are followed consistently to drive efficiency and control costs.
* Use reporting and insight to identify issues quickly and implement practical, effective solutions.
* Create a culture focused on delivery, accountability and a strong customer offer.
Qualifications
* Experience in a multi-site leadership role within food retail, supermarkets or convenience (e.g., Regional Manager, Area Manager).
* Strong operational knowledge of high-volume retail, including stock flow, availability and store standards.
* Practical, hands‑on leader who is comfortable being visible in stores and close to detail.
* Proven ability to improve performance through clear direction and strong follow‑up.
* Experience developing managers and building capability across a region.
* Well‑organised, resilient and able to manage multiple priorities at pace.
* Commercially aware, with a focus on delivering results in a structured way.
Benefits
* Company car.
* Performance bonus.
* Opportunity to further develop multi‑site leadership experience.
* Working for a well‑established retail brand with a strong presence across the UK.
* Clear accountability across a defined region.
* Business that values consistency, pace and strong execution.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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