Area Manager

Job description

Area Manager Overview

We are recruiting an Area Manager on behalf of this heritage clothing retailer, covering the West Midlands. You will manage and support multiple stores in the assigned area to achieve company objectives, supporting the Store Managers and plan to maximise sales and profit performance.

Area Manager Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed sales and profit budgets in the stores
• Take a leading role in setting business objectives and budgets
• Ensure high standards of customer service and satisfaction are achieved
• Monitor the financial performance of stores, identifying opportunities and remedying any issues
• Plan store strategies and layouts in line with the divisional sale strategies
• Take measures to reduce operations costs, combatting shrinkage and controllable expenses
• Recruit Store Management in conjunction with HR
• Develop staff with potential for succession

Area Manager Skills and Experience

Retail store experience is essential, ideally within the fashion industry

Area Manager Additional Information

Flexibility is required since your working hours will be determined by the requirements of the business and the peaks in trade.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Midlands

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English