Area Manager

Quest Search & Selection are working with a well-established fashion business who are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Area Manager to oversee the operations of multiple stores within the region of south west area. If you are a dynamic leader with a proven track record in driving sales, managing teams, and achieving operational excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to join and lead their team.

Key responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the successful operation of multiple stores (25-30 stores) within the region of south west location, ensuring consistent adherence to company standards and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales targets, increase market share, and drive profitability across the region.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate store managers and their teams, fostering a culture of high performance, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular store visits to provide guidance, support, and performance feedback to store managers, ensuring that operational standards are met and exceeded.
• Drive sales growth by implementing effective marketing and promotional strategies, analysing market trends, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators, financial reports, and customer feedback to identify trends, address issues, and implement appropriate action plans.
• Collaborate with the corporate office, merchandising teams, and other departments to share best practices, align on strategies, and contribute to the company's overall success.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational guidelines, including health and safety regulations.
• Identify training and development needs for store managers and their teams, implementing training programs and initiatives to enhance skills and knowledge.

Key requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in retail management, with a track record of success in multi-store/area or regional management roles within the fashion industry.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent business acumen and a results-driven mindset, with a focus on achieving sales targets and driving profitability.
• Exceptional customer service skills and a passion for delivering outstanding shopping experiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make data-driven decisions and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment.
• Familiarity with retail operations, visual merchandising, inventory management, and loss prevention best practices.
• Willingness to travel within the designated region as needed.

Benefits include:

• Car + work fuel card
• Staff discounts across brands
• Contributary pension scheme
• Holidays

This is an exciting period for the company who are growing their store portfolio and are part of a bigger group with massive financial banking. Send your CV today to job no. JO-2412-114946 if you feel like you are qualified for this role!

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.