Area Manager

Retail Area Manager – Tesco Travel Money Job Type: Fixed Term - MAT Leave - 1 Year Hours per week: 37.5 Location: Remote – covering stores across southwest, Bristol to Cornwall. You must have a UK full driving licence and the capability to travel within these locations. Job Overview: As an Area Manager in the Tesco Retail Division you will inspire a team of Bureau Managers and Travel Service Partners, motivate sales targets, manage budgets, revenue and general retail costs, and drive customer service excellence through clear succession planning. Responsibilities Manage and coach a team of Bureau Managers to drive performance, recruitment and colleague development Manage costs, expenses and resource profiling across the area to ensure operational efficiency Ensure all colleagues in your area are fully compliant with health and safety, operational training, procedures and standards Support the expansion of the Travel Money network to maximise profitability by coordinating new bureau implementation and upgrades of existing bureaus Drive product launches and in-store promotions/campaigns Manage communication for all store colleagues and Bureau Managers Execute business plans designed by the Divisional Manager and maintain ownership of area‑specific plans that support strategy delivery Using data, prioritise interventions, business performance improvements and margin optimisation, including discount management Build and maintain strong relationships with Head of Retail, Divisional Manager, Tesco store managers, and internal support functions (finance, HR, IT, compliance, commercial/product team) Foster collaboration and alignment across all stakeholders to support commercial and operational objectives Requirements Experience managing multi‑site retail or service operations, driving profitability, growth and operational efficiency Proven ability to lead, coach and develop teams, including succession planning and performance management Confident, decisive communication style and the ability to motivate your team Experience leading a team across multiple sites and achieving the best results The willingness to learn, be hands‑on and manage teams remotely Strong record of performance delivery through increased customer service sales and cost management Background in a customer‑facing environment Excellent planning, organisational and decision‑making skills Operational capabilities In‑depth understanding of compliance & risk in a retail and financial services environment Ability to analyse complex reports and place actions accordingly UK Driving Licence and capability to travel across the assigned area. Frequent travel will be required for business meetings & site visits outside the designated area Benefits Company pension scheme A leading flexible benefits package including critical illness, dental insurance, and private medical insurance Cycle to Work Scheme and an employee wellness programme that offers wellbeing and financial advice A wide range of employee discounts provided by Bravo Benefit 25 days holiday (pro‑rata). Bank holidays and the opportunity to gain more days the longer you are a part of Travelex, as well as the option to buy more days About Travelex We are one of the market leading specialist providers of foreign exchange. Founded in 1976 and differentiated by our brand and market footprint, we have built a network of foreign exchange stores and developed Travelex as a trusted and widely recognised brand in international money. Our mission is to simplify our customers’ access to international money, however and whenever. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Exciting? We think so Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of the Travelex family by clicking apply #J-18808-Ljbffr