Area Manager - Merseyside and Manchester

JD Sports Fashion Plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports retailer in the UK is looking for an Area Manager responsible for the operations in Merseyside and Manchester. This role includes managing daily sales activities, ensuring operational excellence, and collaborating with General Managers to drive performance. The ideal candidate should possess substantial management experience in the gyms or leisure industry, exhibit exceptional leadership skills, and be proficient in IT. This position requires strong communication capabilities and a proactive approach towards operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing operations within gyms or the leisure industry.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with large, diverse teams.
• Proven ability to drive results through others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and sales within the area.
• Collaborate with General Managers on performance and processes.
• Ensure the compliance of health and safety policies.

Skills

Management experience WITHIN Gyms/ Leisure industry

Exceptional leadership qualities

Strong communication skills

Strong Commercial awareness

IT skills - Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Ability to manage time, organise & prioritise workload

Job description

Area Manager - Merseyside and Manchester

Reports to: Head of Operations

Location: Location Specific

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the day to day operations and sales activity within the area.
• Proactive management of the area’s sales and operations to achieve consistency and excellence in agreed service levels.
• Collaboration with General Managers in regards to sales and operational performance and the development of the processes to underpin growth.
• Management of controls and procedures to maintain and monitor standards and performance in line with benchmarks.
• Continual monitoring of the quality and standards of cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance of all areas of the gyms within the area.
• Line management / performance management / professional development of the General Managers (and other staff as appropriate) to include inspirational leadership and coaching, mentoring and performance reviews and the identification of underperformance and the necessary interventions.
• Selection, appraisal and discipline of staff, in collaboration with General Managers (and senior management where appropriate).
• Management of the necessary H&S aspects and fulfilment of policies and procedures.
• Management of financial controls combined with collaboration with General Managers to achieve maximum operational profitability of their gym.
• Regular reporting to Head of Operations / Regional Business Manager re: sales / operational performance, issues and improvements including the delivery of detailed multi-level reports.
• Identification of opportunities for growth, development, cost saving initiatives and positive change.
• Strong management and consideration of energy / environmental issues and waste management.
• Analysis and presentation of key data to support new ideas / initiatives / proposed developments.

Skills / Experience / Knowledge Needed

• Management experience WITHIN Gyms/ Leisure industry
• Exceptional leadership qualities and experience of managing a large and diverse team.
• Evidence of strong drive to achieve results through others
• Strong communication skills in a variety of media and audiences
• Strong Commercial awareness
• IT skills - Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to manage time, organise & prioritise workload
• Travel will be essential