Area Manager

Area Manager Manager - Buckinghamshire
Salary: £45,000-£55,000 per year + Car Allowance
Full Time | Permanent | Multi-Site Leadership Role

Are you an experienced multi-site retail leader with a passion for creating exceptional store experiences, developing people, and driving commercial success? Do you have a background in fashion, homeware, lifestyle, or card retail? If so, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

We're looking for a Area Manager to oversee a number of high-performing stores across Buckinghamshire. Each store offers a unique shopping experience, blending well-known brands with high-quality independent products - all within friendly, welcoming retail environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000-£55,000 per year

• Company car or car allowance provided

• Generous staff discount across all stores

• Workplace pension scheme

• Friendly, supportive team culture

• 5-day working week across a flexible 7-day rota

• Mileage reimbursement for business travel

An Area Manager , you'll be responsible for overseeing daily operations across multiple store locations, managing and mentoring Store Managers, and ensuring consistently high levels of customer service, visual standards, and team performance. You'll work closely with senior leadership to implement business strategies and achieve regional targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support multiple retail stores across Buckinghamshire to exceed sales and service goals

• Coach, develop, and inspire Store Managers and their teams to deliver results

• Ensure consistency in visual merchandising and store presentation across all sites

• Analyse KPIs and performance data to drive improvements and identify growth opportunities

• Oversee recruitment, training, and succession planning across your region

• Champion a customer-first culture across every store

• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and health & safety standards

• Collaborate with head office on seasonal campaigns, product launches, and promotions

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a multi-site retail leadership role (e.g. Area Manager, Cluster Manager, or Senior Store Manager with oversight of multiple locations)

• Strong background in retail sectors such as fashion, lifestyle, homeware, or cards

• Inspirational leader with proven experience managing and developing store teams

• Commercially minded with excellent understanding of KPIs and store performance drivers

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities across different locations

• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel between stores

If you're a confident, results-driven retail leader ready to take ownership of a thriving region and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next exciting step in your retail career.

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