Area Retail Manager. Job in Newbury Leisure Recruiter

2 weeks ago


Newbury, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

Area Retail Manager 42- 45K based in Newbury Berkshire.

Are you an experienced retail professional with a passion for driving success and managing multiple stores? We are looking for a Retail Area Manager to join our client's dynamic and growing team

As a Retail Area Manager, you will be responsible for supporting and leading new teams during the store opening process. You will ensure that each new store is operating and trading successfully, while maintaining consistency in operational standards and driving key performance indicators (KPIs). In addition, you will step in and cover business-critical store management roles in the event of absences.

Your role will be fast-paced and varied, requiring you to enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be self-motivated. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and operational strategy of our client's business. Frequent travel will be essential.

Responsibilities:

  • Support new store openings by hiring and training new store managers and teams.
  • Work closely with the New Store Opening Team to deliver successful store openings.
  • Lead store openings when required, following a 2-3 week process for each opening.
  • Immediately manage new stores, ensuring the team is fully trained and supported in daily tasks to operate the store to company standards.
  • Be the first point of contact for store managers in your area.
  • Take ultimate responsibility for stores in your area, finding solutions for all eventualities.
  • Cover absences in stores if required.
  • Train and motivate a team of existing and new store managers.
  • Ensure consistency of standards and store presentation across your area.
  • Review weekly KPIs with store managers, making practical recommendations to increase performance.
  • Conduct weekly meetings and maintain regular dialogue with store managers to keep them engaged and motivated.
  • Support efficient and accurate annual stock counts in your stores.
  • Set clear directions for underperforming stores and continue to motivate successful stores to achieve even higher results.
  • Review and validate monthly rosters to ensure efficient staff scheduling and payroll management.
  • Plan and support store managers for peak trading periods, including seasonal recruitment, efficient rosters, out-of-hours replenishment, driving sales, and smooth operations.
  • Implement and maintain high stock management standards.
  • Drive customer service standards across all levels of store staff.
  • Undertake additional ad hoc projects with senior retail leaders.
  • Provide people management and training.

Required Skills:

  • Previous management experience in a fast-paced, busy retail environment.
  • Proven understanding of retail operations, staff management, business costs, seasonal retail, merchandising, and store standards.
  • Expertise in retail operational standards.
  • Flexibility in your approach to work and the needs of the business.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and IT skills.
  • Organised, structured, and solutions-oriented.
  • Ability to work independently and lead a team.
  • Energetic and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
  • Comfortable working in a very fast-paced, productive environment.

If you are ready to take on this exciting role as a Retail Area Manager and contribute to the growth and success of our client's business, apply now The position is based in Newbury, conveniently located just a short walk from the train station.

Note: This is a full-time position requiring frequent travel.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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