Area / Regional ManagerCloses in 341 days

Area Manager - Wales & South West

JD Sports

BuryView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Pay

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Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

29 September 2027

341 days left

Job description

Area Manager – Wales & South West

Reports to: Regional Manager

Location: Location Specific

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

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