Area Manager
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Area Manager
hmgroup· H&M
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
As Area Manager, you lead and develop a group of stores together with Store Managers to drive strong business results, operational excellence, and outstanding customer experience.
Be accountable for financial targets, monitor results and act on KPIs to improve performance across your stores.
Drive local sales and executions of commercial activities in line with global strategies, while ensuring stores follow H&M standards, routines and policies.
Lead, coach and inspire Store Managers and store teams, setting clear priorities, empowering decision-making and securing strong execution.
Recruit, develop and secure succession for future store leaders, while strengthening an inclusive culture through feedback, leadership development and consistent communication.
Partner with People, Expansion, Tech, Visual and other support functions to solve challenges, support rollouts and secure smooth, safe and cost-efficient store operations.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
As an Area Manager, you’ll work closely with Store Managers and cross-functional partners across all functions to drive commercial performance, operational excellence and consistent customer experience across multiple stores.
This role will be reporting to Sales Manager.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with…
Strong leadership and people development skills, with the ability to coach, empower and develop Store Managers and build high-performing teams.
Strong commercial and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate KPIs and business insights into clear priorities and actions across multiple stores.
And people who are…
Strong communicators and collaborators who can solve problems, empower others and build high-performing teams.
Comfortable working with retail systems and digital tools, with a growth mindset and a strong commitment to H&M values and customer experience.
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our colleagues attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
All our colleagues receive a global employee discount, which is usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our global employee discount, all our colleagues are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.
In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries.
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
If you feel that your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send your application in English as soon as possible. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through career page.
*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
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The salary for this Area Manager role at hmgroup is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Area Manager position at hmgroup located?
This Area Manager role at hmgroup is based in jp, Tokyo, Tokyo, , Japan. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Area Manager role at hmgroup full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Area Manager role in the H&M department at hmgroup.
Which team or department does the Area Manager at hmgroup belong to?
This Area Manager position is part of the H&M department at hmgroup. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Area Manager job at hmgroup posted?
This Area Manager position at hmgroup was posted on Sep 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Area Manager
hmgroup
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