Area Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you currently an Area or Regional Manager with FMCG, Brown Box or Grocery experience, who thrives in a fast paced environment?
Are you passionate about driving sales growth and business strategy? Then look no further. . . we have a fantastic opportunity to join B&M as an Area Manager!
With over 700 Stores across the UK and an exciting new store opening plan scheduled for 2023, we’re growing at a phenomenal rate! We’re also committed to developing our people and providing opportunities to everyone at all levels, succession remains heavily at the heart of our business. Our very own Stores Director started with us as a Store Manager - so once you are part of the B&M team, the opportunities are endless!We are looking for an Area Manager who is passionate about people, customers and achieving challenging but rewarding business goals. In an area consisting of c.15 stores, you’ll need to be commercially driven and will be given the autonomy to drive the performance of your area. You’ll motivate, nurture, and encourage your team to develop on their personal performance as well as deliver the business strategy using exceptional leadership and coaching skills.
To be successful, you’ll be able to demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience in managing multisite teams in a fast paced retail environment
- A proven track record of delivering sales targets
- Experience leading & implementing business strategy, plans and driving compliance
- Working knowledge of current employment practices
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders and teams
- Job stability and ongoing career progression
- Amazing on the job training and internal development
- A competitive salary/package & a realistic bonus!
At B&M, we also offer great benefits including discount in our stores and our colleague portal offers additional discount for retailers, hospitality & more! For further information click https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/
This is an exciting opportunity to work and develop in one of the UK’s fastest growing retailers!
B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General Merchandise & Superstores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Area Manager roles across B&M's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General Merchandise & Superstores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £44,192 - £55,853 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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