<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Area Manager | London &amp; South Coast |Up to £65,000 |+Travel  Benefits &amp; Bonus</strong></p><p style="font-weight: 400;">My client is a leader in its market, showing positive growth through these challenging times. They are looking for a Area Manager for retail stores across London &amp; south coast. This person will be responsible for successfully driving sales, whilst building and leading high-performing teams throughout the territory. To be considered for this position you must have an extensive retail background, and having previously managed multiple stores within a leading brand. We are looking for a sales and service-focused champion who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and who enjoys working as part of a team. The position is field based with a company car provided. Candidates must be located within a reasonable and commutable distance from the store portfolio and eligible to drive in the UK.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Area Manager Role</strong></p><p style="font-weight: 400;">The Area Manager for retail stores will build high performing teams and strategically drive sales and profitability within the stores whilst retaining a customer-centric approach at all times. Global and local brand standards must be executed consistently, commercially and efficiently. The AM will be responsible for building strong partnerships with key stakeholders in order to maximize the people, product &amp; operational opportunities within the region.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Area Manager Responsibilities</strong></p><ul style="font-weight: 400;"><li>Lead, inspire and develop your people to build committed and high-performing store managers and teams. Adapt leadership and coaching styles to accommodate the varying experience levels across; people management &amp; development, selling, stock and operational excellence and visual merchandising</li><li>Promote an inclusive and diverse culture in line with the Brand Values</li><li>Champion a positive and flexible work culture, promoting continuous improvement</li><li>and effective change</li><li>Develop and invest in talent to create a robust internal talent pipeline and</li><li>succession plan</li><li>Recruit A-Class talent into your teams</li></ul><p style="font-weight: 400;">Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National &amp; International Recruitment Consultancy. </p><p style="font-weight: 400;">Specialising in Buying, Merchandising &amp; Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale &amp; Production | Finance | HR &amp; Talent | H&amp;S &amp; Compliance | Marketing, Digital &amp; Technology | Property &amp; Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure &amp; Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments &amp; Exec | Sales | Supply Chain &amp; Logistics</p><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Area Manager | London |Up to £65, 000| Travel | Benefits &amp; Bonus </strong></p><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>BBBH31935</strong></p>