Area Manager

Area Manager | Beauty | Up to £50,000 | Bonus & Benefits

My client is a leader in its market, showing positive growth through these challenging times. They are looking for an Area Manager for stores across the Home Counties and North London region of the UK. This person will be responsible for successfully driving sales, whilst building and leading high-performing teams throughout the territory. To be considered for this position you must have an extensive retail background, and having previously managed multiple stores. We are looking for a sales and service-focused champion who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and who enjoys working as part of a team. The position is field based with a company car provided. Candidates must be located within a reasonable and commutable distance from the store portfolio and eligible to drive in the UK.

Area Manager responsibilities:

• Drive Retail Sales: Set and achieve sales targets for stores within your region, working closely with your senior team to maximise retail performance.
• Team Development & Training: Lead, coach, and mentor to ensure they delivery of outstanding customer service and meeting sales goals.
• Product Demonstration & Service Excellence: Lead by example in product demonstrations and service delivery, ensuring beauty services are top-notch and consistently executed.
• Customer Service: Foster a high level of customer loyalty by maintaining exceptional standards of service.
• Stock & Merchandising: Ensure stock levels are maintained and counters are visually stunning, upholding the cleanliness and visual standards the brand is known for.
• Culture & Engagement: Cultivate a positive, motivated, and inclusive culture within your region, ensuring your team feels supported and empowered to achieve both personal and professional goals.
• Recruitment & Induction: Identify and attract top talent, support the development of your team, and ensure new starters are onboarded successfully.
• Communication: Maintain clear communication with your team and other functions in the business.

Desired Skills

• Proven leadership experience within a sales environment, ideally in the beauty, accessories or fashion retail industry.
• Strong understanding of sales strategies and the ability to manage and inspire a large team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A passion for beauty, customer service, and delivering high standards.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and developing teams.
• Ability to manage stock, merchandising, and ensure the highest level of service.
• A positive and proactive attitude with a focus on achieving goals and creating a great work environment.

In return offering:

• Salary up to £45,000 - £50,000
• Bonus
• Company Car & travel expenses
• Company discounts

Area Manager | Beauty | Up to £50,000 | Bonus & Benefits

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