Area Manager Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

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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Sales Manager

  • Laguna Hills, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Laguna Hills, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Name: Sales Manager General information Location: Laguna Hills, CA Date: 27-May-2025 Company: Renewal by Andersen Posting City: Laguna Hills, CA Ref #: 8176 Job Category: Sales (RbA) Posting...

Enterprise Sales Manager

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Company Introduction: GAF Energy is transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof. A Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works with North America's largest...

Territory Manager, Sales

  • Fullerton, CA (13 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Fullerton, CA (13 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Company Overview Our Mission: At Esperion, we are working tirelessly to deliver innovative medicines that help patients reach their goals today, tomorrow, and into the future. Esperion is a fully...

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Sales Manager/Director, Freight Forwarding

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

If you are passionate about the freight forwarding industry and have proven success in what you do in outside sales, then let's chat! Well known leader in the transportation/freight forwarding...

Territory Sales Manager, Central East

  • Huntington Beach, CA (6 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (6 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Are you looking for the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has opened for a driven and motivated team member to join the D&D Technologies, USA team as a Territory Sales Manager...

Business Sales Manager

  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

About Us: How many companies can say they have been in business for over 177 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever-changing environments in a...

Rental Sales Manager

  • City of Industry, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • City of Industry, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Overview Quinn Company, your local Caterpillar store, is hiring a Rental Sales Manager in City of Industry, California. Quinn Company is a Caterpillar dealership founded in 1919. The company...

Field Sales Manager

  • Carson, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carson, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Work is Sweet! 'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and...

Samsung Field Sales Manager

  • Cerritos, CA (16 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cerritos, CA (16 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

goods environment Strong understanding of retail dynamics and consumer behavior within a specified territory Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills Proficient in analyzing...

Regional Sales Director - Orange County, CA

  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At Gigamon, our purpose is to protect the hybrid networks and data of the largest, most complex organizations on the planet. Certified as a Great Place to Work, we offer a deep observability...

Regional Sales Manager, Wholesale Beauty (Experience with Specialty Accounts Required)

  • City of Industry, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER, WHOLESALE BEAUTY (EXPERIENCE WITH SPECIALTY ACCOUNTS REQUIRED) Contract type Full-Time Location City Of Industry, CA Specialty Beauty Salary 175000 Remote Yes Reference...

Sales and Marketing - National Sales Manager

  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago

What You Will Accomplish Actively solicits new business opportunities through prospecting new customers (including groups, travel managers, travel agents and consumers). Uses network channels to...

Territory Manager, OK/AR - Transcatheter Heart Valve

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Driven by a passion to help patients live healthier and more productive lives, our Sales teams embrace Edwards Lifesciences' values to...

Sales Manager

  • Lake Forest, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

OVERVIEW Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences-for true beauty...

Fire/Life Safety Systems Service Sales Manager

  • Cypress, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cypress, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work,...

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Demographic Data for Costa Mesa, CA

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Costa Mesa, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.2%
High School or GED
18.5%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Master's Degree
11.3%
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 in Costa Mesa, CA
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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