Retail Area Manager

Retail Area Manager

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Retail
Area Manager to oversee multiple retail store locations within an assigned area, working on behalf of a well-established retail client.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused retail leader who can drive sales performance, ensure operational excellence, and develop high-performing store management teams while delivering an outstanding customer experience.

• Working 5 days from 7
• 9am - 6pm (flexibility required to travel across multiple store locations)

£15.00 - £18.00 per hour (£31,200 - £37,440 per year) DOE

• Excellent hourly rates
• Opportunity to lead multiple store locations
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development

As a Retail Area Manager, your duties will include:

• Delivering or exceeding sales targets across all assigned stores
• Driving growth in Average Transaction Value, with a focus on premium product ranges
• Maintaining gross margin through effective product mix, markdown control and commercial decision-making
• Ensuring stores operate within agreed wage-to-sales ratios while maintaining service standards
• Analysing performance data and implementing action plans to improve results

You will also:

• Oversee store rotas and cost control to ensure wage budgets are met
• Maintain stock loss and shrinkage within company targets through strong controls and accountability
• Ensure completion of all compliance, cash and operational audits
• Drive high store standards and consistent execution of company processes
• Promote strong operational routines and safe working practices

• Set clear performance objectives for Store Managers and review progress regularly
• Develop confident and self-sufficient management teams through coaching and support
• Monitor employee turnover and support strong retention levels
• Manage underperformance fairly and in line with company policy
• Proactively manage absence while supporting employee wellbeing
• Act as a role model for company values and leadership behaviours

• Drive improvements in customer satisfaction and online reviews
• Ensure customer service standards are consistently delivered
• Manage escalated customer complaints and ensure timely resolution
• Embed a customer-first culture across all stores

The skills required as a Retail Area Manager are:

• Proven experience in a multi-site retail management role
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret performance data
• Confident leader with experience developing management teams
• Excellent organisation, planning and prioritisation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable managing performance and change
• Good understanding of retail compliance, health and safety and HR practices

• Experience in a premium or high-end retail environment is advantageous

• Ongoing leadership support, training and development provided

If you are ready to take on this senior retail leadership role, apply today by clicking the link below or get in touch with our recruitment team to find out more.

People Solutions do not charge any of their candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process