Area Manager; Temporary

Position: Area Manager (Temporary Contract)
Location: South East London

I'm recruiting for an experienced Area Manager to join a leading fashion retailer on a temporary 3-6-month contract, overseeing a multi-site portfolio across London and Kent. This role would suit an Area Manager who is immediately available from fashion / retail or charity background. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll be the vital link between stores and Head Office, driving performance, standards, and team capability across the area.

Key responsibilities Act as the key communication link between stores and Head Office Deliver KPIs, sales targets, and overall commercial performance across the region Lead, coach and motivate store teams, developing capability and succession Ensure consistently high standards of customer experience and brand presentation Plan and organise store visits effectively to maximise impact and performance Analyse performance data to identify opportunities and implement improvements Confident decision-making and problem-solving in a reactive retail environment Ensure full compliance with company policies, processes and operational standards Support with recruitment, onboarding and retention across the area Drive a strong culture of engagement, accountability and high performance You'll be responsible for the smooth running of the stores, executing a strategy that ensures every site performs strongly, maximises brand image, and continually develops and supports store management.

About you Proven experience as an Area Manager / Regional Manager within retail (fashion preferred) Essential: experience managing up to 10 stores Strong leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels Commercially focused, target-driven and confident using data to improve results Organised, resilient and able to manage pressure while maintaining a positive approach If you're a self-starter with high drive and motivation and you're available for a 3-6 month contract, send your details to Sam at Everpool Recruitment today