You must lead multi-site teams, achieve sales targets, implement business plans, manage change, know employment practices, be computer literate, and influence senior teams effectively.

You will coach teams during change, develop future leaders, analyze performance, enhance customer service, create commercial action plans, and address underperforming stores.

United Kingdom

Bristol

Large

The Poundland Story.

Everything for £1 was the idea of our founders in 1990 and we’ve grown to become one of the largest discount & value retailers in the UK, with thousands of great products at £1 across over 500 stores… and sometimes we offer special promotions and products at other prices.  We work hard to bring you amazing value products every day with over two-thirds being sourced from the UK.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Poundland & Dealz

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 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the opportunity...</b></h2> 
 <p>Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for retail?</p> 
 <p> Poundland is looking for a dynamic Area Manager to oversee approximately 20 stores in and surrounding the Bristol Area. In this pivotal role, you'll be the driving force behind our stores, ensuring they deliver outstanding customer experiences and achieve operational excellence.</p> 
 <p> Reporting to the Regional Manager, you’ll have the autonomy to manage and grow your area, maximising sales and developing your teams.</p> 
 <p> We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:</p> 
 <p> Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.</p> 
 <p> Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.</p> 
 <p> Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.</p>
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 <p><i> 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.</i></p> 
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What you'll be doing...</b></h2> 
 <ul>
  <li>Coaching and Leading your teams through periods of change</li> 
  <li>Implementing robust succession plans to develop future leaders</li> 
  <li>identifying and nurturing the very best talent to create a “high performing” team</li> 
  <li>Analysing Area performance and developing strategies to drive people/sales metrics</li> 
  <li>Ensuring customer service is embedded and is the driver for all colleague behaviours to create an outstanding in-store customer experience</li> 
  <li>Identifying and developing commercial action plans that drive sales and service</li> 
  <li>Reviewing underperforming stores and developing strategies to address performance</li> 
 </ul>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About You....</b></h2> 
 <p>You will have experience in the following:</p> 
 <ul>
  <li>Leading and managing operational teams in a multi-site retail environment</li> 
  <li>Delivering sales targets within a dynamic environment</li> 
  <li>A proven record of accomplishment in implementing business plans and driving compliance</li> 
  <li>Leading teams through significant changes</li> 
  <li>Working knowledge of current employment practices</li> 
  <li>Computer literate with a basic level of Excel</li> 
  <li>Experience in presenting and influencing senior teams</li> 
 </ul>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What we can offer...</b></h2> 
 <ul>
  <li>Competitive salary</li> 
  <li>Potential to earn bonus</li> 
  <li>Company car (an electric/hybrid car) or car allowance</li> 
  <li>Personal private medical care cover</li> 
  <li>Discount Card – 10% discount on most purchases in store including PEP&amp;CO</li> 
  <li>Family Friendly Benefits</li> 
  <li>Loyal Service Awards</li> 
  <li>My Staff Shop – exclusive discount portal</li> 
  <li>Apprenticeships &amp; Career Development</li> 
  <li>Life Assurance Cover</li> 
  <li>Health &amp; Wellbeing – employee assistance programme to support you</li> 
  <li>Holiday Allowance – 33 days and ability to purchase additional holiday</li> 
  <li>Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day’s holiday</li> 
  <li>Pension</li> 
 </ul>
 <h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About us...</b></h2> 
 <p>Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,500 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.</p> 
 <p> At Poundland &amp; Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.</p> 
 <p> It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible.</p> 
 <p> We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track.</p> 
 <p> They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds &amp; Euros... By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises — a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves!</p>
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 About the opportunity... 
 Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for retail? 
  Poundland is looking for a dynamic Area Manager to oversee approximately 20 stores in and surrounding the Bristol Area. In this pivotal role, you'll be the driving force behind our stores, ensuring they deliver outstanding customer experiences and achieve operational excellence. 
  Reporting to the Regional Manager, you’ll have the autonomy to manage and grow your area, maximising sales and developing your teams. 
  We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions: 
  Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority. 
  Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. 
  Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.
  
  
  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. 
 What you'll be doing... 
 
  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 
 
 About You.... 
 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 
 
 What we can offer... 
 
  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 
 
 About us... 
 Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,500 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. 
  At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers. Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. 
  It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible. 
  We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track. 
  They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros... By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises — a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves!


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Poundland & Dealz

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