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Area Manager

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Area Manager
Location: South West (Bristol, Taunton & Trowbridge)
 Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum + car + bonus
 Role: Permanent | Full-time

We’re looking for an experienced Area Manager to lead a high-performing region within one of the UK’s most recognisable food retail brands.
This Area Manager role is a key leadership position focused on driving profitable sales growth, operational excellence and building strong, capable teams. It’s ideally suited to a proven multi-site leader from supermarkets, convenience or food retail, who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

What you’ll be doing as an Area Manager

Delivering profitable sales growth across your area through strong execution and clear commercial focus
Creating and implementing area business plans, using regular performance reviews to drive continuous improvement
Leading Store Managers to deliver high standards in availability, merchandising, customer experience and store operations
Driving consistency in processes, policies and ways of working to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Using data and insight to identify trends, address root causes and implement practical solutions
Building a strong customer-focused culture, ensuring stores reflect local needs and deliver a great shopping experience
Taking ownership of key people metrics including labour, absence and retention across your areaWhat we’re looking for

Proven experience as an Area Manager or in a multi-site leadership role within food retail, supermarkets or convenience
Strong commercial awareness, with experience delivering sales, profit and cost targets
A deep understanding of high-volume retail operations, including availability, replenishment and store standards
A hands-on leader who can coach, challenge and develop Store Managers effectively
Experience building talent pipelines and developing future leaders
Able to identify root causes, simplify processes and drive practical improvements
Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating with pace and urgencyWhy join?

Company car
Up to 20% performance-related bonus
28 days holiday, increasing with service
Store discounts
A market-leading brand with continued growth
A role with real ownership, shaping performance across your entire area
Clear focus on developing people and building internal talent
A fast-paced, results-driven environment where you can make a visible impactReady for your next step as an Area Manager?
If you’re an experienced Area Manager from a supermarket or food retail background looking for your next challenge, apply now.

About us:
 This Area Manager role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruitment consultancy. We are committed to unlocking your full potential and finding your perfect role.
 
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