Area Manager Jobs in Riverside, 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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Direct Sales Manager

  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, 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,...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (16 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Regional Sales Manager - USA, Southwest Region Full-Time - This position requires travel on a regular basis - typically 65% to 75% Basic Function The Regional Sales Manager is responsible to...

Landscape Management Market Manager

  • Riverside, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 1 day ago

At Gothic Landscape, we are about delivering extraordinary customer service, building authentic relationships not only with our clients, but with our teams. With ingenuity, vision and dedication,...

Regional Director

  • San Bernardino, CA (9 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA (9 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Assignment Focus: The preferred candidate for this position will be a resident of California or California-adjacent territories. The Regional Director is responsible for the financial success of...

Retail District Manager Unassigned California

  • San Bernardino, CA (9 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA (9 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 3 days ago

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION: Four+ years retail management experience with progressively more responsibility, managing multi-unit operations in retail, grocery or convenience store operations with...

Area Supervisor

  • Riverside, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 3 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...

Acima Sales Manager

  • Montclair, CA (19 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Montclair, CA (19 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 4 days ago

operations Why Work For ACIMA/A-Now?...

Video Regional Sales Manager - Great Plains

  • Bloomington, CA (4 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bloomington, CA (4 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 days ago

The Company: Getac is comprised of a passionate team that takes pride in its our tight-knit culture. We are committed to our employee fulfillment by providing a flexible work schedule, honoring...

Plant Sales Manager

  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Customer Interface, Customer relationship development, and communication Prepare plant sales budget and Monthly Business Review Pack Find/Win incremental spot business Directly supervise employees...

Regional Sales Manager - Great Plains

  • Bloomington, CA (4 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bloomington, CA (4 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 6 days ago

The Company: Getac is comprised of a passionate team that takes pride in its our tight-knit culture. We are committed to our employee fulfillment by providing a flexible work schedule, honoring...

Territory Manager, Vision Care - Riverside, CA

  • Riverside, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 9 days ago

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the worldfrom the moment of birth...

Zone Manager

  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 9 days ago

We are seeking a proven leader in sales management and sales training to build and oversee a district for our team. This opportunity has a significant opportunity for growth. As an Applied...

Truss Market Manager

  • Perris, CA (15 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Perris, CA (15 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 11 days ago

The Area Truss LOB Manager will have market-wide responsibility for all aspects of assigned LOB in single large facility or multiple locations in a market to achieve maximum sales and profits with...

Territory Sales Manager

  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Fontana, CA (7 miles from Riverside, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Experience: Requires some directly related work experience in non-durable consumer goods sales. Additional Information: The candidate must live within the geographical assignment....

Territory Sales Manager Riverside California

  • Riverside, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 12 days ago

Are you ready to embark on an incredible journey with Purple Wave Auction? We have an exciting opportunity just for you! We are searching for a fast-paced, self-starter motivated to conquer...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Riverside, CA

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Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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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