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Area Manager (Fashion Retail) – Temporary Contract (6 months)
South East London & Kent
£38000 - £42000 pro rata
I’m recruiting for an experienced Area Manager to join a leading charity retailer on a temporary 6-month contract, overseeing a multi-site portfolio across South East London and Kent.
This role would suit an Area Manager who is immediately available from fashion / retail or charity background.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll be the vital link between stores and Head Office, driving performance, standards, and team capability across the area.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the key communication link between stores and Head Office
- Deliver KPIs, sales targets, and overall commercial performance across the region
- Lead, coach and motivate store teams, developing capability and succession
- Ensure consistently high standards of customer experience and brand presentation
- Plan and organise store visits effectively to maximise impact and performance
- Analyse performance data to identify opportunities and implement improvements
- Confident decision-making and problem-solving in a reactive retail environment
- Ensure full compliance with company policies, processes and operational standards
- Support with recruitment, onboarding and retention across the area
- Drive a strong culture of engagement, accountability and high performance
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You’ll be responsible for the smooth running of the stores, executing a strategy that ensures every site performs strongly, maximises brand image, and continually develops and supports store management.
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About you
- Proven experience as an Area Manager / Regional Manager within retail (fashion or charity preferred)
- Essential: experience managing up to 10 stores
- Strong leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels
- Commercially focused, target-driven and confident using data to improve results
- Organised, resilient and able to manage pressure while maintaining a positive approach
If you’re a self-starter with high drive and motivation and you’re available for a 6 month contract, send your details to Sam at Everpool Recruitment today.
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