Area Manager – Retail
Location: Birmingham / West Midlands
Contract: Full-time, Permanent – 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work)
Salary: £36,000 to £38,000 DOE per annum + 5k car allowance or company car
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Area Manager to join a respected and purpose-driven retail organisation. You’ll oversee a portfolio of shops, leading and developing teams to drive commercial success and deliver exceptional community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
As Area Manager, you will:
- Lead and support shop teams, including paid staff and volunteers, to achieve sales targets and deliver high standards
- Drive commercial and operational performance across your region
- Identify and nurture talent, encouraging growth and development within your teams
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and local communities
- Promote the organisation’s values and presence across all locations
About You
You will bring:
- Extensive experience managing multiple retail sites, ideally in the fashion or charity sector
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and deliver on key targets
- A passion for community-based retail and sustainable fashion
- Excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills
- A hands-on, resilient attitude with great attention to detail and strong reporting capabilities
- Flexibility to travel across the area, including overnight stays when required
What’s on Offer
You will join an organisation that values its people and offers:
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Flexible working options where possible
- A comprehensive training and development programme
- A range of wellbeing incentives including discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme
If you are a passionate, commercially minded retail leader looking to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
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