Area Manager

Job Description Area Manager - East London & Essex
£50,000 - £60,000 + Car + Bonus + Benefits
Food & Discount Retailer
Are you a degree calibre Deputy Manager or Store Manager in supermarket or discount retail looking for your first step into multi-site leadership?
We're recruiting for a well-established and growing food and discount retailer, seeking an Area Manager to lead stores across East London and parts of Essex. This is a standout opportunity for driven retail leaders ready to progress their careers into field management as an Area Manager.
What you'll do:
Lead multiple stores to deliver operational excellence, compliance, and strong commercial results

Develop and coach store managers and teams to reach their full potential

Take full accountability as an Area Manager for KPIs, performance, and customer experience across your area

Build succession plans and support business growth through people and standards

What we're looking for:
Degree calibre - either graduate-level education or equivalent professional experience

Experience as a Store Manager or Deputy Manager in a supermarket or discount retail setting

Strong commercial focus, people leadership, and hands-on management style

Ambitious, adaptable, an...