Area Manager Jobs in San Francisco, 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

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 17 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 Director Employee Benefits

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago

About the RoleIf you really enjoy building and executing a robust marketing strategy within an assigned territory, this opportunity could be a great match.The ideal candidate is going to have...

Territory Manager, iTind (San Francisco, CA)

  • Daly City, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Daly City, CA (6 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Working Location: California, San Francisco Workplace Flexibility: Field For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. Every day, we...

Director, Regional Sales Manager Northern California (Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose) and Seattle, Washington As a Regional Sales Manager with Capital One Auto Finance, you have an amazing...

Territory Sales Manager- San Francisco/San Jose

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products,...

Sales Manager - Audio Visual, Event Technology

  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Sales Manager $71,500-$77,000 Base Salary + Incentives Company Overview: Pinnacle Live is a premium, in-house AV partner. We elevate live event expectations for people and venues who demand...

Channel Sales Manager, Reality Labs - Enterprise B2B, North America

  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The North America Channel Sales Manager will drive innovation and market growth by introducing industry leading technology solutions to enterprise customers, through a rapidly growing ecosystem of...

Multi Unit Market Manager

  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About Lovesac We are a young-at-heart, fast-growing furniture company, dedicated to helping people fill their homes with Total Comfort. We do this by designing and innovating furniture solutions...

Territory Manager, iTind (San Francisco, CA)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Working Location: California, San Francisco Workplace Flexibility: Field For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making peoples lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. Every day, we...

District Sales Manager - Ventrac

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Position will be located remotely in the territory, including WA, OR, NV, AZ, CA, WY, CO or MT. Who Are We? Ventrac, located in Orville, Ohio, is a division of The Toro Company. Ventrac is a...

Remote Work

Account Sales Manager

  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Concord, CA (24 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Reporting to the District Sales Manager, the Account Sales Manager's (ASM) primary function is to perform outside sales of product inventory while driving an assigned route of accounts. You will...

Area Supervisor

  • Castro Valley, CA (16 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Castro Valley, CA (16 miles from San Francisco, 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...

Market Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

Overview Frontdoor is reimagining how homeowners maintain and repair their most valuable asset - their home. As the parent company of two leading brands, we bring over 50 years of experience in...

Ferrari Silicon Valley Sales Manager

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

indiGO Auto Group is a globally recognized and award-winning company with an unparalleled dedication to outstanding customer care and operational excellence. indiGO Auto Group is an industry...

Associate Market Manager (San Francisco, CA)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners....

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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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