via indeed · 29 May 2026 ·8 days ago

Area Manager

Heron Foods
Thirsk Full-time
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Position: Area Manager – Thirsk, Middlesbrough, East and North Yorkshire Area

Salary: up to circa £45,000 plus up to £10,000 bonus opportunity, plus company car.

Benefits: private pension scheme, private medical cover including cash benefit for dental and optical, income protection, life assurance, private fuel (plus lots more listed below).

Heron Foods is one of the UK’s fastest\-growing food retailers with over 340 stores across England and Wales. As part of the B\&M retail group, we are really going places, with new store openings planned month\-by\-month. This year we achieved two awards in WorkL’s “Happiest Workplace” list, including one for “Happiest Workplace” and as we have grown, we have retained the ethos and spirit of a family\-owned business.

As our Area Manager, you will be responsible for leading approximately 12 stores within your area which includes Middlesbrough, down to Thirsk and the East and North Yorkshire coast. Supported by your Regional Manager, you will nurture your best talent and execute robust succession plans to develop future stars to strengthen your area. You will inspire your teams to deliver excellent store standards and sales performance to ensure Team Heron’s continued growth and development as a trusted community\-based discount retailer.

What we can offer you:

  • A salary of up to circa £45,000 plus up to £10,000 bonus opportunity, plus company car.

  • Private pension scheme, private medical cover including cash benefit for dental and optical, income protection, life assurance, private fuel.

  • 30 days annual leave (pro rata if part time) with accrual of additional leave for long service plus option to purchase additional days.

  • 10% discount across both Heron Foods and B\&M stores; double discount weekends throughout the year.

  • Wellbeing support via our employee assistance program – Smart Health

  • Access to BenefitHub for you and your family for exclusive deals and discounts on everyday purchases, eating out, family days out, financial services etc.

  • Ongoing learning and career development including on\-the\-job training, eLearning or apprenticeships.

  • Reward and recognition schemes and celebration of long service \& work anniversaries.
Essential skills or experience:
  • Experience within a similar retail role at Area Management level.

  • A record in the achievement of the development of teams and accomplishment of results.

  • A genuine passion for retail, customer and product.
If you have the ambition and drive to succeed within a rapidly expanding business, we want to hear from you.

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