Area Manager – Westmeath – Kilkenny
Our client, a leading and innovative multi-national retail chain with over 100 stores nationwide, is seeking to appoint a dynamic Area Manager / District Manager to oversee one of their regions in the midlands.
Area includes, Westmeath, Kilkenny, Wexford, Laoise and Carlow
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded retail leader to inspire, develop, and lead a large team of Store Managers. The successful candidate will bring vision, energy, and a proven track record of driving sales, delivering operational excellence, and creating a service-focused culture across multiple sites.
The Role
As Area Manager, you will:
1. Lead, coach, and motivate a team of 20+ Store Managers to consistently deliver sales, service, and operational targets.
2. Inspire a culture of high performance, accountability, and customer excellence across your region.
3. Implement and manage company-wide strategies and change initiatives with an innovative and proactive approach.
4. Analyse competitor activity and market trends, identifying opportunities for growth and localised initiatives.
5. Ensure that strong performance management frameworks and training tools are in place to maximise team potential.
6. Take full accountability for the regional P&L, ensuring profitability and cost control.
7. Conduct regular risk and loss prevention audits, ensuring corrective action is followed through.
8. Spend meaningful time with your Store Managers, providing guidance, development, and hands-on support.
The Person
9. We are looking for a strategic, forward-thinking retail leader who brings:
10. 3-4 years' experience as an Area Manager, Regional Manager, or equivalent multi-site leadership role.
11. A proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, customer-focused retail environment.
12. Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to inspire large teams.
13. Resilience, energy, and the ability to drive change with confidence.
14. Excellent organisational skills and commercial acumen, with full P&L accountability.
15. A passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences.
What's on Offer
16. Competitive salary: €65000 – €70000
17. 20% Bonus structure 6% Guaranteed
18. Pension scheme
19. Car allowance
20. Generous holiday entitlement
Apply Now
If you are an ambitious retail leader who thrives on developing people, driving performance, and making a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply via the link below, or for a confidential discussion contact Aislinn at Excel Recruitment 01 871 7604.
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