Area Manager, Henderson Retail Ltd. Attractive Salary, Benefits, Company Car, Bonus 36.5Hrs per week Who are we? Henderson Group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Technology, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We are a leading local business which employs over 5,500 colleagues and were placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024. Henderson Retailis the largest organisation to be awarded Investors in People PLATINUM in Northern Ireland. The IIP framework recognises people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people. Our brands include SPAR, EUROSPAR and ViVOXtra. Our dedicated store teams are award winning, including accolades such as Independent Retail Chain of the Year at The Grocer Gold Awards 2024. Were the biggest in the market and continuing to grow with new store openings and current store expansions. Our store formats include a range of in-store services such as Post Office, Butchery, and Food-to-Go solutions with hot food, deli, coffee and in-store bakeries under brands such as Barista Bar, Delish, and Subway. We are planning even further growth and are currently recruiting for an Area Manager to join our team, so if youre passionate about retail and serviced food and you want to work for the best, theres never been a better time to join us A look into the role Working within Henderson Retail, you will be responsible for leading store teams across a designated area of SPAR/EUROSPAR stores, always at the forefront motivating your team, maximising sales, controlling costs and influential in key decision-making. Youll play a key role within our leadership team, as we continue to strengthen our position as a world- class community focused retailer. This position will be well suited to a candidate with strong relevant experience from a food retail background and an excellent track record of leading a team to success. As Area Manager you will: Directly lead and inspire a team of retail Store Managers, working to achieve the very best in local community retailing. Through your leadership, create the conditions that inspire your store teams to deliver operational excellence and the very best customer experience. Influence the financial performance of your stores, my successfully managing budgets, targets and performance KPIs. Identify commercial opportunities and engage with stakeholders across the group to enhance overall commercial performance of your group of stores. Employee performance and succession will also be one of your key responsibility areas and youll have a focus on helping to build a high-performance culture and a talent pipeline for the future. Skills for Success Joining us as an Area Manager the minimum criteria youll need is: Proven recent experience from the grocery sector at a leadership level- it would be ideal if youre already a multi-site Area/Store Manager or a high-performing, successful Senior Store Manager with at least three years in the role (preferably from a large retail organisation) and clearly ready to progress further. Strong track record of performance success in the food retail sector, improving operational efficiency, demonstrating an eye for detail, delivering standards of excellence and leading, inspiring and motivating store teams to maximise results. Commercial awareness of the Northern Ireland convenience/symbol retail marketplace. Understanding of profit and loss account dynamics. Good standard of education (including GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, or equivalent). Proficiency in using MS Office packages. Current driving licence and ability to travel throughout Northern Ireland. The personal attributes youll need include: A passion for continuous improvement, always looking for ways to enable the retail proposition to be enhanced and grown. A great relationship builder, with excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels in the business. Ability to engage a wide range of personalities and take people with you through belief and with energy. Strong ability to plan, organise and prioritise activities and initiatives across a large stakeholder group. Adaptable, resilient and not fazed by things changing in a dynamic and fast-moving environment. Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Capacity to lead a team of 8-12 direct reports. Strong analytical skills and the ability to report and present insights. Are we right for you? As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by. Ambition We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better. Customer First We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities. Teamwork We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills. Integrity We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity. The Reward Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development, heavily invest in our people, and celebrate success. Benefits include a highly attractive salary, company car or allowance, bonus, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more. This is a full-time position working 5 days out of 7 each week on a rota basis. Shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to discuss working hours in further detail at selection stage. How to Apply If we've just described you, your skills and your aspirations and you want the opportunity to develop your retail career in an award-winning team, then click APPLY to complete your application online. You can also attach a CV to accompany your application if you wish- however, shortlisting will be completed from screening of the online application form, and therefore the above criteria should be fully evidenced in the Work Experience and screening questions section of your application form. Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Tuesday 18th February 2025. Applicants should note that based on the response, the Company may increase the shortlisting criteria. Communication on the progress of your application will be made via email and the career site, therefore please check regularly. We are an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Commercial Awareness Customer Focus Attention to Detail Area Management Retail Leadership/Management Skills Store Management Retail Benefits: Bonus Company Car Company Pension Healthcare Scheme Employee Discounts