Area Manager Designate

We are a successful, growing, award-winning retailer. As we expand our business even further, we are looking for experienced Area Managers passionate about all things retail and the  customer journey.  You will lead and support our stores to deliver the highest possible standards. You will be a commercial/people leader and, in turn, have the autonomy to manage our business to get the right results.

As an Area Manager, you will report into a Regional Manager and lead around 18 - 23 Stores in your area. At Poundland & Dealz, no two days are the same, which brings exciting challenges along the way. Our business is perfect for you to make an impact, and you will play a pivotal role in the future of Poundland & Dealz.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

• Coaching and Leading your teams through periods of change
• Implementing robust succession plans to develop future leaders
• identifying and nurturing the very best talent to create a “high performing” team
• Analysing Area performance and developing strategies to drive people/sales metrics
• Ensuring customer service is embedded and is the driver for all colleague behaviours to create an outstanding in-store customer experience
• Identifying and developing commercial action plans that drive sales and service
• Reviewing underperforming stores and developing strategies to address performance

You will have experience in the following:

• Leading and managing operational teams in a multi-site retail environment
• Delivering sales targets within a dynamic environment
• A proven record of accomplishment in implementing business plans and driving compliance
• Leading teams through significant changes
• Working knowledge of current employment practices
• Computer literate with a basic level of Excel
• Experience in presenting and influencing senior teams

• Competitive salary 
• Potential to earn bonus 
• Company car (an electric/hybrid car) or car allowance
• Personal private medical care cover
• Discount Card – 10% discount on most purchases in store including PEP&CO
• Family Friendly Benefits
• Loyal Service Awards
• My Staff Shop – exclusive discount portal
• Apprenticeships & Career Development  
• Life Assurance Cover
• Health & Wellbeing – employee assistance programme to support you
• Holiday Allowance – 33 days and ability to purchase additional holiday
• Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day’s holiday
• Pension

From one store in Burton-upon-Trent in 1990 to more than 850 across the UK and the Republic of Ireland today, Poundland & Dealz has developed a reputation for offering top brands and quality own-brand products at an amazing value. We sell everything from food and drink to DIY, pet products to stationery, not forgetting our very own fashion brand, PEP&CO. We have recently invested £45 million in the business, opened new stores and revamped existing ones. We’re on an exciting journey, and you can be a part of it.

We’re part of a much larger group in Europe called Pepco which has 3,000 stores in 17 territories serving 50 million shoppers, and the size of our business means there are so many opportunities for you to come and join us. From our retail stores to our support and distribution centres, everywhere you see Poundland and Dealz, you’ll find passionate and knowledgeable colleagues delivering amazing service to our customers. Once you’re part of our family, we’ll give you everything you need to be the best you can be, from training to coaching and mentoring. Our seven core values and seven leadership principles steer how we do business. They give us the building blocks to create a culture where everybody thrives, and sustainability is at the top of our agenda.