Area Manager - High Street Retail
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Location: Crawley RH10 (covering West Sussex & Kent)
Salary: Up to £45,000 (DOE)
Benefits
Company car & fuel card
Annual bonus (achievable £5k)
Staff discount (15%)
About the company
Join a people-focused high-street multi-product retailer. With strong values, loyal customers and a genuinely supportive culture, this is a business that puts people first. If you love retail, love developing others and want a role where your leadership truly makes an impact, this could be the perfect next step.
What youll be doing as an Area Manager
As the Area Manager, youll support and challenge approximately 15 stores across West Sussex and Kent, driving sales and profitability through motivational leadership, excellent customer service, hands-on coaching and smart management of people, stock and resources.
This is a role where your influence matters. Youll be the heartbeat of your area, energising teams, shaping performance and helping steer the business as it continues to grow.
What youll bring to the Area Manager role?
Youre a natural leader with a commercial edge and a passion for retail. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, balance hands-on support with clear decision-making and youre ready for a role that grows with you.
Ideally youll bring:
At least 2 years proven multi-site experience in a fast-paced, multi-product retail environment
A hands-on, flexible approach and a positive can do attitude
Strong people skills, you know how to motivate, influence and lead
A sharp eye for sales, KPIs and compliance
Confidence with reports, data and turning insight into action
High levels of organisation and PC literacy
The ambition and potential to grow into broader leadership over time
Whats in this Area Manager role for you?
A trusted leadership role where your influence genuinely matters
The chance to shape people, performance, customer service and standards across your area
A genuine opportunity to help steer a thriving retail brand as it continues to evolve
Supportive culture and strong values
Opportunities to grow into broader leadership roles
Who this Area Manager role could suit?Area Managers, Cluster Managers, Multi-Site Managers, Senior Store Managers or Regional Manager Designates. xsngvjr
Please note:
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.