<p>CDS Superstores, trading as The Range &amp; wilko, is a privately owned and family-run retailer. We continue to grow and have over 200 Stores and online sales, serving millions of customers each week.&nbsp; Our customers remain at the heart of everything we do.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Our retail concept is simple - we offer 'mid-price' home, leisure and garden products, drawing together everything that could be needed for the stylish home at affordable prices.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As a result of our expansion plans and our continued ongoing success we are now looking to appoint a new Area Manager covering a number of our Stores in the West Midlands. As an Area Manager you will lead Store teams in your area, ensuring they are performing to their best.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We are looking for a hands-on, pro-active and resilient Area Manager. The successful candidate will be a commercially focused and a motivational leader with the ability to use your own initiative to deliver great results in a fast-paced and innovative retail environment.</p><p>If you are keen to make a real difference and thrive on being challenged with high levels of responsibility apply for a career with The Range.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>The role?</strong></p><p>Your duties will include:</p><span><ul><li>the delivery of all of your Area sales and profit targets</li><li>working with your Store Management teams to establish and maintain excellent operational store standards</li><li>the development of your Store teams to deliver a first-class customer service</li><li>creating an environment where colleagues can produce their best work</li><li>plan, monitor and regulate the financial performance of stores, identifying opportunities, remedying issues and maximizing the return from existing resources</li><li>taking effective action to combat shrinkage and controllable expenses</li><li>take responsibility for ensuring every possible measure is taken to enhance your Areas profitability.</li></ul></span><p><strong>The person?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We are looking to appoint someone who:</p><span><ul><li>has considerable experience leading a team across multiple sites and achieving outstanding results</li><li>is a positive, front foot retailer who puts their customers and people first</li><li>leads through knowledge and example</li><li>displays a real passion for visual standards and strives to deliver excellent operational results</li><li>will motivate and innovate their area, to deliver continued growth and the long term business strategy</li><li>Is commercially focused, inspirational leader, with the ability to 'think outside the box’ in terms of how you deliver in your role.</li></ul></span><p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong></p><p>We recognise and appreciate the hard work that all of our colleagues put in and reward accordingly. We offer:</p><span><ul><li>Competitive basic salary,</li><li>Excellent bonus</li><li>Company car</li><li>Good benefits package</li><li>Ongoing training and development</li><li>Excellent career progression</li></ul></span>