Area Manager

Area Manager – London

Strong multi-site retail operator This is first and foremost a District Manager role responsible for 18 stores, store managers, operational budgets, sales, payroll, costs and EBITDA performance. They want someone who has already led multiple retail locations and can translate strategy into execution.

They want someone comfortable with numbers, performance analysis and driving profitable growth. They want candidates who can demonstrate examples of turnaround, restructuring, culture change or improving underperforming regions.

They're looking for a Regional/District Manager who can lead 18 stores, improve performance, develop Store Managers, and drive sales and profit. They want someone who is commercially minded, hands-on, good with people, and comfortable leading through change. Beauty experience is a bonus, but strong multi-site retail leadership is more important.

• Experience within regional store management (multisite)
• Pace, energy and enthusiasm
• Resilience
• Ready to hit the ground running
• Drive and passion for the product
• Willing to sometimes have challenging conversations
• Prioritization
• Customer relations & acquisition
• Good at building relationships with salons/stores
• People who love people / care about people/colleagues

Think Area Manager on steroids. Someone who can coach Store Managers, turn around underperforming stores, drive commercial performance, and build a strong culture across a region.

Salary: £51,000 plus bonus (10-15% of annual salary)

Territories: London and outer London area (Areas attached)

Managing around 17/18 stores

Mon-Fri role (Very occasionally may have to be on call to answer queries but never travel on a weekend)

Additional benefits:

Company Car (Merc A class)

Fuel card (pay for private mileage)

All expenses paid

20% discount on all products

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement