Quest Search & Selection are working with a well-established fashion business who are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Area Manager to oversee the operations of multiple stores within the region of south west area. If you are a dynamic leader with a proven track record in driving sales, managing teams, and achieving operational excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to join and lead their team. Key responsibilities: Take overall responsibility for the successful operation of multiple stores (25-30 stores) within the region of south west location, ensuring consistent adherence to company standards and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales targets, increase market share, and drive profitability across the region. Lead, mentor, and motivate store managers and their teams, fostering a culture of high performance, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Conduct regular store visits to provide guidance, support, and performance feedback to store managers, ensuring that operational standards are met and exceeded. Drive sales growth by implementing effective marketing and promotional strategies, analysing market trends, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Monitor and analyse key performance indicators, financial reports, and customer feedback to identify trends, address issues, and implement appropriate action plans. Collaborate with the corporate office, merchandising teams, and other departments to share best practices, align on strategies, and contribute to the company's overall success. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational guidelines, including health and safety regulations. Identify training and development needs for store managers and their teams, implementing training programs and initiatives to enhance skills and knowledge. Key requirements: Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in retail management, with a track record of success in multi-store/area or regional management roles within the fashion industry. Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams. Excellent business acumen and a results-driven mindset, with a focus on achieving sales targets and driving profitability. Exceptional customer service skills and a passion for delivering outstanding shopping experiences. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make data-driven decisions and implement effective solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment. Familiarity with retail operations, visual merchandising, inventory management, and loss prevention best practices. Willingness to travel within the designated region as needed. Benefits include: Car work fuel card Staff discounts across brands Contributary pension scheme Holidays This is an exciting period for the company who are growing their store portfolio and are part of a bigger group with massive financial banking. Send your CV today to job no. JO-2412-114946 if you feel like you are qualified for this role We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.