Area Manager Jobs in Irvine, 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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Territory Manager-North County San Diego

  • La Mirada, CA (19 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • La Mirada, CA (19 miles from Irvine, 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;...

HVAC Construction Sales Manager

  • Huntington Beach, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Direct Sales Manager

  • Laguna Niguel, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Laguna Niguel, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Sales Management Daily field hours: 2:30pm - 8:30pm Qualifications: 3+ years of Outside Sales experience, supervisory preferred Ability to work efficiently with technical devices including laptops,...

Distribution Sales Manager (Onsite)

  • Irvine, CA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 13 hours ago

TP-Link is the leading provider of consumer Wi-Fi networking products. We continuously develop new products and technologies that transform the way people connect. Our networking expertise...

Sales Manager - Entry Level

  • Norwalk, CA (21 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, CA (21 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The entry-level Sales Manager is the piece that holds our hardworking team together. Almost all of our senior management began their careers in this position. Why? Simply put, this position...

District Sales Manager

  • Foothill Ranch, CA (5 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Foothill Ranch, CA (5 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Drive adoption of Kawasaki retail finance and insurance products within an assigned region. Build and manage strong dealer relationships to grow finance penetration and...

Cybersecurity Products Regional Sales Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago

Insight Global is looking for a Regional Sales Manager (RSM) for an industry leader in Cybersecurity products. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a territory and maximizing revenue...

Sales Manager

  • Brea, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brea, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Success is measured by achieving cumulative store sales targets, driving optimal team performance, and maintaining smooth store operations....

Title: Frontline Sales Manager

  • Anaheim, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We Put the World on Vacation Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and...

Inside Territory Sales Manager

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (21 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (21 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The Inside Territory Sales Manager actively engages with COD House Accounts to grow sales and build a higher degree of customer loyalty. Increases sales of HVAC products to smaller accounts...

Sales Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago

ATS Company: ATS Corporation Requisition ID: 14801 Location: Irvine, CA, US, 92606 Date: Apr 29, 2025 Sales Manager Job Description BioDot Inc. is recognized as a world leader in the supply of...

Area Supervisor

  • West Covina, CA (24 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Covina, CA (24 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! We are the nation's largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has...

Regional Sales Manager - West

  • Los Alamitos, CA (18 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Alamitos, CA (18 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Your Career Begins at Timken If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our employees make the world more...

Regional Sales Manager - Club Pilates

  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 days ago

Who We Are Xponential Fitness is one of the largest global franchisors of health and wellness brands. The portfolio of brands includes Club Pilates, the nation's largest Pilates brand; CycleBar,...

Frontline Sales Manager

  • Anaheim, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (13 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We Put the World on Vacation Travel + Leisure Co. is the worlds leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle...

Demographic Data for Irvine, CA

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Irvine, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Irvine, CA 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 in Irvine, 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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