4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsThis range is provided by Finisterre. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeAbout The RoleAs the Retail Area Manager, you will lead between 10-15 stores within a wide geographical area from Edinburgh to Bristol and as far south as Poole, driving a customer first focus, collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll ensure seamless execution of plans. You will use insights from store performance to refine operations and guide improvements, ensuring every store delivers a top-tier experience. Leading new store openings, you'll ensure every detail is in place to create exceptional first impressions for customers. Your role will also involve taking ownership of sales and cost forecasts, managing performance, and implementing strategies to meet operational standards.Regular store visits will allow you to inspire and support your teams in delivering excellent service. You will lead community-driven initiatives to strengthen relationships with customers, while prioritising talent development, health, safety, and inclusivity to ensure your stores remain welcoming, secure spaces for all.About FinisterreBorn two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre creates enduring outdoor wear for an inspired life in and around the ocean. Proudly B Corp certified, we have committed to a deep belief: to make truly exceptional products in a more responsible and transparent way. Whether based at our cliff top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall, or in one of our retail locations across the UK, Finisterre is a truly unique brand and career proposition.Perched a few hundred meters from the crashing Atlantic, our HQ at St. Agnes' Wheal Kitty Workshops is at the heart of our brand. Here we stay true to our original design ethos of functionality and sustainability brought to life in an understated style and identity, always remaining committed to product, environment, and people.Our people are at the very heart of the Finisterre brand, wherever they may be in the world, sharing our values and vision to make the world a better place. Culture and team are everything here. We take care to create a working environment where our people are valued and can thrive and grow with us. It's a buzzing place to work, and we are privileged to enjoy the natural environment and ocean on a daily basis.As we enter the next exciting stage of global growth, we are on the lookout for talented individuals to join our crew. So, if you are as passionate about the ocean as we are and if you want to be part of a truly authentic, purpose-led brand and you share our vision to create exceptional products in a responsible way, then we would love to hear from you.Key ResponsibilitiesPlanning:Drive continuous improvement initiatives in retail by creating, implementing, and reviewing new ideas that support the head of retail's strategic directionSet measurable goals for your area and teams that align with Finisterre's overall retail and business strategyCollaborate across functions (stock, marketing, operations, and visual merchandising) to ensure your area's plans are seamlessly executedProvide valuable insights on store, customer, and local high street performance to inform improvements and actionsLead the charge for new store openings, ensuring every detail - from recruitment to training and community engagement - is in place for a successful launchCommercial:Take ownership of building and managing your area's sales and cost forecasts as part of the budgeting processDeliver insightful analysis on your area's performance, combining data-driven decisions with your intuition to drive resultsProvide commercial reporting for the area, representing both retail and your region in trade forumsEnsure store teams align with operational guidelines and implement action plans where stores are underperformingTeam:Be present, visiting stores weekly to support, inspire, and manage performanceLead community-driven business development initiatives through local events, marketing, and external collaborationsImplement new initiatives, securing buy-in from your teams and ensuring successful integration into daily operationsDevelop the talent in your area, creating succession plans, identifying key skills, and fostering growth through targeted development plansMaintain a focus on health, safety, and inclusivity across your stores, ensuring they are welcoming and secure spaces for both customers and crewRequirementsWHAT YOU'LL BRING TO FINISTERREA natural leadership style with a passion for retail and customer experience, with a proven track record of delivering results2 years' experience in an Area Manager roleExperience collaborative environment where teams can grow, innovate, and succeedA strategic thinking balancing long-term objectives with hands-on, tactical decisionsProven experience in driving community-led business development initiatives through impactful local marketing and event strategiesStrong communication as well as being comfortable with data, forecasting, and performance analysisA values-driven individual who embodies the Finisterre ethos and is dedicated to sustainability, inclusivity, and responsible growthA full clean driving license and the ability to travel including overnight staysImportant: The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers.BenefitsWHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FROM FINISTERREWe are offering a full time, permanent contract, based remotely with travel required. We'll invest in you with a competitive salary of £38,000 - £42,000 plus additional car and fuel allowance, depending on your skills and experience.But it's not just a job. At Finisterre, we provide an opportunity to grow and develop yourself within at a fast-paced, growing B Corp certified brand with a great culture and an exciting purpose. You'll get the chance to collaborate with a diverse community of people with a shared mission. In return, we take good care of you through a range of initiatives and rewards, including:A discretionary bonus scheme, based on company performanceA pension scheme with Nest25 days holiday per year, plus up to 8 UK bank holidaysAdditional holidays for length of serviceYour birthday day off60% product discount for personal and gift use30% Friends and Family product discountLife assurance with access to an employee assistance programAccess to a wide range of wellbeing programs, including counselling services, headspace membership, eye tests, yoga, cycle to work and a range of perksRegular company social eventsPaid volunteering opportunities - we will support you in giving back to communities and causesVarious discounts from our B Corp communityIndividual training and development plansSea Tuesday companywide updatesAnd so much more!Closing date: We'll be interviewing as we go along, so we'd encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Finisterre is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. 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