Area Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Area Manager from a fast fashion or high street womenswear background to join one of the fastest-growing international fashion retailers.

Please note: this role is not suitable for candidates whose experience is solely within luxury, premium or designer retail. We are specifically looking for Area or District Managers who have led high-volume, fast-paced womenswear stores on the UK high street.

The Role

• Lead, motivate and develop Store Managers across a multi-site region
• Drive sales, productivity and profitability, ensuring all commercial KPIs are achieved
• Analyse trading performance and implement action plans to maximise sales
• Conduct regular store visits to coach teams and improve performance
• Maintain excellent standards of customer experience, visual merchandising, stock management and compliance
• Support recruitment, succession planning and the development of high-performing teams
• Partner with Head Office functions and support new store openings

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within fast fashion or high street womenswear retail
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing multiple stores as an Area, District or Regional Manager
• Experience working within a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment
• Strong commercial mindset with a proven track record of delivering sales growth and operational excellence
• An inspiring leader who enjoys coaching, developing and motivating teams

Please note: candidates with experience exclusively within luxury, premium or designer retail will not be considered for this position.

Why Apply?

• Join a rapidly expanding international fashion retailer
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and growth
• Be part of a dynamic entrepreneurial business where you’ll have the autonomy to make a real commercial impact

Reference: PS - 2206