Area Manager

Southampton, Hampshire
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Are you ready to take the next step in your retail career and manage multiple sites within a growing, ambitious business? We're seeking an experienced Area Manager to join a fast paced retailer on an exciting expansion path. This is a fantastic opportunity for high-performing Store Managers of larger stores or those with multi-site management experience to progress into a senior operational role and play a key part in driving growth. The role will lead parts of Hampshire and Berkshire.

About the Role
As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence across multiple stores, ensuring your teams deliver outstanding performance, customer experience, and sales growth. You will play a key role in implementing strategy at a local level, developing your managers, and supporting a business that is rapidly expanding its footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and inspire a team of Store Managers across your area to achieve sales, operational, and customer service targets

Monitor store performance, implement initiatives, and ensure consistency across all sites

Support the business growth strategy by opening new stores or improving existing ones

Develop and coach Store Managers to reach their full potential

Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures

Collaborate with senior management to drive operational improvements and growth initiatives

Who We're Looking For:

Proven retail management experience in supermarket or convenience retail environments

Strong track record as a Store Manager of a larger store or multi-site management experience or an existing Area Manager

Ambition to progress into a wider operational role and contribute to a growing business

Strong leadership and people management skills

Ideally degree calibre (or equivalent experience) with commercial awareness

Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills

Why Join:

This is a rare opportunity to step into an Area Manager position within a dynamic, expanding business. As an Area Manager, you'll be at the forefront of growth, shaping the future of stores in your area, with ongoing support and development to accelerate your career. This Area Manager role is perfect for ambitious retail leaders looking to make the leap to multi-site management and beyond.

Whats On Offer:

Salary of £60,000-£65,000 plus car and benefits.

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Job Info
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Job Title:
Area Manager
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Southampton, Hampshire
Salary:
£60000 - £65000 Per annum Benefits
Posted:
Dec 12th 2025
Closes:
Jan 12th 2026
Sector:
Retail & Purchasing
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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