Retail Area Manager - Tesco

Position: Retail Area Manager - Tesco Travel Money
Role

Title:

Retail Area Manager, Tesco Travel Money

Reports to:

Divisional Manager

Location:

South West & West Country Territory:
Responsible for Tesco Travel Money bureaus across the South West & West Country areas including Barnstaple, Bristol, Poole, Bournemouth, Yate, Midsomer Norton, Truro, Exeter, Plymouth, Shepton Mallet, Trowbridge, Newton Abbot, Keynsham, Yeovile Salary: £41,540 + monthly performance based bonus

Job Type: Full time, Permanent Hours per week: 37.5

As an Area Manager within the Tesco Retail Division, you will lead and inspire a team of Bureau Managers and Travel Service Partners across South West & West Country. You will drive commercial performance, customer service excellence and colleague development, while maintaining ownership of budgets, revenue performance and operational efficiency. This role requires a strong leader who can motivate teams, build effective succession plans and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders across both Travelex and Tesco.

Role Overview :

Manage and coach a team of Bureaus Managers to drive performance, recruitment and colleague development

Manage costs, expenses and resource profiling across the area to ensure operational efficiency

Ensure all colleagues in your area are fully compliant with various health and safety, operational training, procedures and standards

Support the expansion of the Travel Money network to maximise profitability by being involved in the coordination of new bureau implementation and upgrades of existing bureau

Drive product launches and in-store promotions/campaigns

Manage communication for all store colleagues and Bureau Managers Execute business plans designed by the Divisional Manager and maintain ownership of area-specific plans that support strategy delivery

Using data, prioritize interventions, business performance improvements and margin optimization, including discount management

Build and maintain strong relationships with Head of Retail, Divisional Manager, Tesco store managers, and internal support functions (finance, HR, IT, compliance, commercial/product team)
Foster collaboration and alignment across all stakeholders to support commercial and operational objectives

What We’re Looking For:

Experience managing multi-site retail or service operations, driving profitability, growth and operational efficiency

Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams, including succession planning and performance management

Confident, decisive communication style and the ability to motivate your team Experience leading a team across multiple sites and achieving the best results

The willingness to learn, be hands-on and manage teams remotely

Strong record of performance delivery through increased customer service sales and cost management

Background in customer facing environment

Excellent planning, organizational and decision-making skills

Operational capabilities

In-depth understanding of compliance & risk in a retail and financial services environment

Ability to analyse complex reports and place actions accordinglyUK Driving License and capability to travel across the assigned area. Frequent travel will be required for business meetings & site visits outside of the designated area

Why Join Travelex?

We believe our colleagues are our key differentiator. We aim to create a safe and dynamic environment where all colleagues can thrive, feel supported and engaged, and reach their full potential.

Company pension schemeA leading flexible benefits package including but not limited to critical illness, dental insurance, and private medical insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme and an employee wellness programme that offers wellbeing and financial adviceA wide range of employee discounts provided by Bravo Benefit
25 days holiday…