Regional Manager
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 October 2025 |
| Location: | Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Outdoor and Cycle Concepts Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | OACC181827 |
Summary
At Cotswold Outdoor Group, the outdoors isn’t just where we work, it’s who we are. Every day, our head office teams play a vital role in helping people get outside, explore more, and experience the world around them.
We’re looking for a Regional Manager to join us on that journey. This role is about more than just day-to-day responsibilities, it’s about shaping how we inspire our customers, support our stores, and grow our community of adventurers. The role covers our Midlands region, so we’re looking for candidates based around Birmingham, Northampton, Leicester, or Peterborough.
About Us
We believe life’s better when it’s lived outdoors. From hiking and wild swimming to simply stepping away from the screen, nature helps us feel alive.
At our head office, every role helps make those adventures possible. Whether it’s shaping our systems, supporting our teams or driving key initiatives, you’ll play a vital part in helping people get outside and explore more.
We’re part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group, including Runners Need and Snow + Rock, offering trusted brands, expert advice, and a commitment to protecting the planet.
Whether it’s your first step or your next move, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of something bigger.
What you’ll be doing
- Inspiring and leading regional and store teams to deliver exceptional results and bring our brand promise to life
- Developing talent and future leaders, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and high performance
- Driving sales, profitability, and operational excellence while ensuring outstanding customer experiences
- Championing visual merchandising standards and using insights to continually enhance performance
- Being visible across stores, supporting teams, managing performance, and celebrating achievements
- Communicating clearly and impactfully, using data and metrics to inform decisions and drive engagement
- Collaborating across functions to deliver the region’s commercial vision
We’re looking for someone who
- Leads and supports teams, with experience in multi-store or area management
- Works with integrity and a values-driven approach, representing COG and our retail teams
- Communicates clearly and motivates others, building support and commitment across the business
- Plans and organises work well, paying attention to detail and meeting deadlines
- Solves problems and uses data to make smart, practical decisions
- Works collaboratively, creating a culture of honesty, openness, and trust
- Is confident using retail systems and everyday office tools like Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Encourages and develops others, helping everyone perform at their best while supporting our mission and values
What you’ll get from us
Joining our team means more than just getting paid a salary, it’s about being part of a workplace that values you, your growth and your wellbeing.
You’ll enjoy:
- Starting salary of £55,000 - £60,000 with a yearly bonus of up to £6,750
- 33 days holiday allowing you to recharge and explore the outdoors
- Private medical insurance, life assurance and critical illness cover
- Staff discounts of 40-60% across our full range of outdoor brands
- Savings on everyday essentials including groceries, travel, fitness, and entertainment through our perks hub
Everyone’s welcome
We welcome applications from all genders, backgrounds, and experiences. Diverse teams make us stronger, helping us learn, grow, and create a place where everyone belongs.
We want to hear your voice so encourage you to write your own application and use AI tools sparingly. We’re looking for honesty, authenticity, and a real sense of who you are. Applications that feel generic or AI-generated may not stand out.
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so don’t wait too long to apply.
We’re looking for a Regional Manager to join us on that journey. This role is about more than just day-to-day responsibilities, it’s about shaping how we inspire our customers, support our stores, and grow our community of adventurers. The role covers our Midlands region, so we’re looking for candidates based around Birmingham, Northampton, Leicester, or Peterborough.
About Us
We believe life’s better when it’s lived outdoors. From hiking and wild swimming to simply stepping away from the screen, nature helps us feel alive.
At our head office, every role helps make those adventures possible. Whether it’s shaping our systems, supporting our teams or driving key initiatives, you’ll play a vital part in helping people get outside and explore more.
We’re part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group, including Runners Need and Snow + Rock, offering trusted brands, expert advice, and a commitment to protecting the planet.
Whether it’s your first step or your next move, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of something bigger.
What you’ll be doing
- Inspiring and leading regional and store teams to deliver exceptional results and bring our brand promise to life
- Developing talent and future leaders, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and high performance
- Driving sales, profitability, and operational excellence while ensuring outstanding customer experiences
- Championing visual merchandising standards and using insights to continually enhance performance
- Being visible across stores, supporting teams, managing performance, and celebrating achievements
- Communicating clearly and impactfully, using data and metrics to inform decisions and drive engagement
- Collaborating across functions to deliver the region’s commercial vision
We’re looking for someone who
- Leads and supports teams, with experience in multi-store or area management
- Works with integrity and a values-driven approach, representing COG and our retail teams
- Communicates clearly and motivates others, building support and commitment across the business
- Plans and organises work well, paying attention to detail and meeting deadlines
- Solves problems and uses data to make smart, practical decisions
- Works collaboratively, creating a culture of honesty, openness, and trust
- Is confident using retail systems and everyday office tools like Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Encourages and develops others, helping everyone perform at their best while supporting our mission and values
What you’ll get from us
Joining our team means more than just getting paid a salary, it’s about being part of a workplace that values you, your growth and your wellbeing.
You’ll enjoy:
- Starting salary of £55,000 - £60,000 with a yearly bonus of up to £6,750
- 33 days holiday allowing you to recharge and explore the outdoors
- Private medical insurance, life assurance and critical illness cover
- Staff discounts of 40-60% across our full range of outdoor brands
- Savings on everyday essentials including groceries, travel, fitness, and entertainment through our perks hub
Everyone’s welcome
We welcome applications from all genders, backgrounds, and experiences. Diverse teams make us stronger, helping us learn, grow, and create a place where everyone belongs.
We want to hear your voice so encourage you to write your own application and use AI tools sparingly. We’re looking for honesty, authenticity, and a real sense of who you are. Applications that feel generic or AI-generated may not stand out.
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so don’t wait too long to apply.