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Job description

Are you a focused leader with a passion for retail and commitment to making a difference? Barnardo's is looking for a motivated and experienced Area Business Manager to lead our retail teams across Northern Ireland, driving income that directly supports vulnerable children and young people across the UK. The role is full time (36.25 hours per week) permanent and home based with regular visits to stores across Northern Ireland. The ideal candidate should live within this area or a commutable distance. At Barnardo's, we believe in children and every sale in our stores helps fund vital services that transform lives. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose while making a real impact. What You'll Be Doing: As Area Business Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall performance of a portfolio of retail stores. Your focus will be on: Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Maximising sales, profit and income through strategic store management.
• Requirements to visit stores on a regular basis.
• Leading and inspiring store managers to deliver exceptional customer service and strong commercial results.
• Ensuring consistent operational standards across all locations.
• Managing budgets, KPIs, staffing, merchandising and compliance.
• Identifying opportunities to improve performance, grow revenue, and optimise the retail estate.
• Previous multi-site retail experience is essential and an understanding of the charity sector preferable but not essential.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Multi site experience or significant retail experience at senior level.
• Experience of dealing with targets and budgets.
• Experience of managing teams of more than 25.
• Experience of recruiting staff.
• Experience of financial accountability.

Further Information

Home based with regular visits to stores across Northern Ireland.