Area Manager - North West

The Role:

Our company structure is simple…6 Regional Managers, 40 Area Managers and 400 stores. Due to our expansion and continuing success, we are seeking to employ a number of experienced and dynamic Area Managers in the North West Area.

Reporting directly to your Regional Manager, you will be responsible for managing a multi-million pound business across a portfolio of 8-12 stores. You will achieve this by demanding the very best from your team - managing and coaching them to success.

The Candidate:

Essential:

Must have previous Area Manager experience across multi-site locationsMust be a proven achiever in a volume or high turnover retail environmentMust be targets driven with a strong desire to succeedMust be able to achieve results through others - leading and developing your teamMust have a proven track record of building strong working relationships as well as being able to influence othersMust have experience of and a proven track record of achieving set KPI’s - ensuring all stores comply with company policies, procedures and standardsMust be able to demonstrate a highly organised, structured and proactive approach to meeting deadlinesMust be able to work well under pressureMust be able to communicate with people at all levelsMust be self-motivated, motivating to others and possess a can-do attitudeMust be able to demonstrate the ability & willingness to work flexible hours as determined by the needs of the businessMust be committed to achieving the highest store standards and customer service

Rewards:

When it comes to work, we have a very simple philosophy at Sports Direct, "Do More, Earn More". For that reason we like to reward those who go the extra mile to make a difference.

Being a market leading retailer not only are we able to offer a:

Competitive SalaryPerformance Related Bonus - up to 16KCompany CarMobile Phone & Laptop

We also provide:

Company Bonus Share Scheme - an unprecedented approach to rewarding high achievers. We are currently looking to reward our salaried staff 32 million over the next 2 years. Joining Sports Direct allows you the opportunity to be apart of such an exciting bonus incentive.

And for those that are committed to exceeding our expectations:

Free Holidays that are 'once in a lifetime’ experiencesTop Class tickets to Premiership football, international football & rugby events, golf & tennis events, Prize Fighting Boxing to name but a few

So if you believe you have the necessary experience, skills and attributes and are looking to further your career by joining one of the most successful and dynamic high street retailers in Europe, then apply to join our Retail team today.

Sports Direct is the UK’s leading sports retailer by revenue and operating profit, and the owner of a significant number of internationally recognised sports and leisure brands. Sports Direct is also a Top 10 Global Sports Retailer. The Group has retail interests outside the UK including; Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Cyprus and Republic of Ireland and has a flexible approach to entry into new markets.