Area Manager Jobs

An Area Manager in the retail industry is responsible for managing and overseeing the operations of several stores within a specific geographical area. They develop and implement strategies to increase sales, improve customer service, and ensure that all stores are adhering to the company's standards and policies. Area Managers also monitor market trends, analyze sales data, provide training and support to store managers, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and liaise with senior management to report on store performance and implement company initiatives.

Required skills for an Area Manager include strong leadership and organizational abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving capabilities, and proficiency in data analysis and reporting. Furthermore, they should have a deep understanding of retail management and customer service principles. A bachelor's degree in business or a related field is typically required, and professional certification in retail management, such as the Certified Retail Professional (CRP) credential, can be beneficial. Prior to becoming an Area Manager, a person may hold roles such as Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or Retail Supervisor.

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WDIV

National Sales Manager

  • WDIV
  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • WDIV
  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 day ago

WDIV, the Graham Media Group owned NBC affiliated station, is seeking a National Sales Manager who will grow linear market share and exceed linear and digital revenue goals through bold,...

Why join us? Because NaughtOne don't make furniture for your home, you probably don't know us. But LinkedIn, Google and Adobe do because they all have our designs in their workplaces. The...

HermanMiller

Regional Manager

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller means being a part of something larger...

Allstate Residential

Territory Sales Manager

Join our team at Allstate Residential as a Territory Sales Manager in Alpine, CA 91901. We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about sales and driving revenue growth. Job...

Morgan Murphy Media

Local Sales Manager

Do you love helping businesses grow? Do you want to develop a team that excels at uncovering marketing objectives and building integrated solutions? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to grow...

Territory Manager, Surgical Pain - South Houston, TX

  • Houston, TX
  • 28 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 28 days ago

Ideal candidates for this position are experienced sales professionals with a background in selling Orthopedic, Spine, Anesthesia, Trauma, or Sports Medicine products in a surgical setting....

Remote Work

Territory Manager

  • Sedona, AZ
  • 4 days ago
  • Sedona, AZ
  • 4 days ago

Requisition Number: 25406 When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nations premiere propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential,...

Territory Manager - Ketchum & Sun Valley, ID Areas

  • Ketchum, ID
  • 29 days ago
  • Ketchum, ID
  • 29 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Foster the customer relationship in a team based selling model. Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department;...

Territory Manager - Twin Falls & Burley, ID Areas

  • Eden, ID
  • 29 days ago
  • Eden, ID
  • 29 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Foster the customer relationship in a team based selling model. Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department;...

District Sales Manager - Bozeman, MT & Surrounding Areas

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 12 days ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 12 days ago

Lead a group of TMs to achieve Division sales, penetration and churn reduction objectives; research, develop and maintain long and short range sales plans, while coaching and developing TMs in...

Territory Manager - Flagstaff

  • Mormon Lake, AZ
  • 13 days ago
  • Mormon Lake, AZ
  • 13 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Foster the customer relationship in a team based selling model. Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department;...

Territory Manager - North County Coast San Diego

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Foster the customer relationship in a team based selling model. Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department;...

District Sales Manager - Phoenix

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

Phoenix metro is currently broken up into regions - Central, East, and West. and covers cities/towns outside of Phoenix proper. Lead a group of TMs to achieve Division sales, penetration and churn...

Territory Manager - Seattle, WA

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Foster the customer relationship in a team based selling model. Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department;...

Territory Manager-North County San Diego

  • La Mirada, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • La Mirada, CA
  • 45+ days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Foster the customer relationship in a team based selling model. Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department;...

Area Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Areas of Social Work Practice
This course will orient the learner to the context for social work, including the diversity of human needs, human services, social policy, and legislation. Learners will also gain information...
Social Innovation in Rural Areas
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Salary for Area Manager Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Area Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.0%
High School or GED
18.6%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Master's Degree
11.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.9%
Some College
4.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Area Managers
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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