Area Manager - South

Castore exists for one single reason to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.

The founders vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.

The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of massmarket brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.

The Role

The Area Manager is responsible for ensuring the proper and effective operation of the retail business.

This role requires the individual to oversee the daytoday work and operations of employees to ensure adherence to organization guidelines.

The Area Managers will also take on human resources duties including recruitment of new staff.

A key part of the role will be to develop and implement operational standards.

You will be responsible for operations of Castore and team stores in an allocated area.

Responsibilities

Planning implementing and monitoring the regional operational strategy

Accountable for maximising sales and profitability

Evaluating existing operations and developing appropriate strategies.

Training store managers in effective sales and supervisory techniques.

Creating and communicating sales targets at regular intervals.

Monitoring sales across stores to check that quotas are met.

Identify organizational or employeerelated issues and create effective solutions Setting and implementing performance standards across all stores.

Ensuring that employees observe company policies and procedures

Collaborating with other senior managers to ensure that operations are consistent across the board.

Traveling to stores to conduct your duties onsite as needed.

Identify operational bottlenecks and suggest solutions for improvement

Create and deliver reports to senior leadership team

Meet regularly with managed employees to provide critical feedback and encouragement

Ensure compliance with the companys policies and operational guidelines

Enhancing customer and client relationships through operational excellence

Skills & Qualities

Skills and Experience:

Experience as a senior manager or similar role within retail operations

Proven leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage others

Distinct communication skills to include a willingness to offer positive and constructive feedback as needed

Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability communicate across different levels of an organization

Working knowledge of basic computer operating systems such as Windows Microsoft suite

Excellent organizational skills and an ability to create easilyfollowed guidelines for others

Critical thinker and problemsolving skills

Good timemanagement skills

Great interpersonal and communication skills

Personal Qualities:

Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the companys success

Selfmotivated with a working knowledge of industry standards and trends

Proven team player

Driven to deliver ambitious mindset

Better Never Stops Attitude

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Modern city centre offices in Manchester

An opportunity to work with global sporting partners

Office breakout space with pool tables dart board and TVs

A chance to build a career with a fast paced high growth brand

Employee assistance programme

Generous staff discount