<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p style="font-weight: 400;">A leading international retail group is hiring a <strong>Area Manager</strong> to lead and develop store teams across multiple locations in the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational leadership, team development experience, and a customer-first mindset to drive performance in a multi-country retail environment.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul style="font-weight: 400;"><li>Oversee store performance, operational compliance, and customer experience</li><li>Recruit, coach, and develop high-performing store management teams</li><li>Analyse sales trends and lead strategic action plans to drive growth</li><li>Ensure consistent store operations, inventory, and staffing levels</li><li>Support new store openings and business expansion initiatives</li></ul><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul style="font-weight: 400;"><li>5+ years in multi-site retail management</li><li>Strong leadership and people development skills</li><li>Fluent English required; other European languages are a plus.</li><li>Experience in fast-paced, matrix organizations</li><li>Proficient in retail KPIs, reporting tools, and operational standards</li></ul><p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul style="font-weight: 400;"><li>Work with a values-driven international company</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development</li><li>Inclusive, performance-oriented culture</li><li>Travel across vibrant retail markets in Europe</li></ul><p><strong>BBBH33373</strong></p></dd>