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エリアマネージャー/ Area Manager

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A global fashion retail company is seeking an Area Manager. The successful candidate will lead and develop Store Managers and their teams, manage financial performance, implement sales strategies, and ensure consistent store operations across the area.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee a group of stores and drive business results, operational excellence, and customer experience
  • Monitor financial targets and KPIs, identifying opportunities and implementing actions to improve store performance
  • Drive local sales and commercial activities in line with global strategies
  • Ensure stores comply with company standards, routines, and policies
  • Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers and store teams, setting clear priorities and empowering decision-making
  • Recruit and develop future store leaders while ensuring succession planning
  • Promote an inclusive team culture through feedback, leadership development, and consistent communication
  • Collaborate with People, Expansion, Tech, Visual, and other support functions to resolve challenges and support business initiatives
  • Ensure smooth, safe, and cost-efficient store operations
  • Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to maintain consistent commercial performance and customer experience across multiple stores

Requirements:

  • Strong leadership and people development skills, with the ability to coach, empower, and develop Store Managers
  • Strong commercial and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate KPIs and business insights into actionable priorities
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to empower others and build high-performing teams
  • Comfortable working with retail systems and digital tools
  • Growth mindset and strong commitment to company values and customer experience

Benefits:

  • Global employee discount across the company's brands, available in stores and online
  • Participation in the employee incentive programme
  • Extensive development opportunities globally
  • Competitive local benefits and perks, depending on the employment type and country

About the Company:

A leading international fashion retailer specialising in apparel, accessories and lifestyle products. The company offers a wide range of fashion collections for men, women and children, with a focus on accessible fashion, contemporary designs and sustainability.

Keywords:

エリアマネージャー, 小売業, アパレル業界, 店舗運営, 複数店舗管理, 店舗管理, 売上管理, 営業戦略, KPI管理, 店長育成, 人材育成, リーダーシップ, 顧客体験, 業務改善, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: HV3B4M

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Retail

Focus: Retail Manager

Industry: Fashion

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: HV3B4M-97E34D5E

Date posted: 9 November 2026

Consultant: Marina Nakamura