Area Manager Jobs in Gainesville, GA

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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Regional Sales Director - Southeast

  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Regional Sales Director - Southeast Category : Sales Location : Buford, Georgia, United States Job Id : P-100642 Job Type : Full Time Position Type : sales Branch Locations : buford_ga Bonus...

Area Supervisor

  • Flowery Branch, GA (11 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Flowery Branch, GA (11 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,100 stores, and a strong track record of success and...

Commercial Sales Manager

  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 1 day ago

The Commercial Sales Manager is responsible for driving the commercial sales within their AutoZone location. The CSM develops and maintains positive relationships with commercial customers by...

Senior Plant Sales Manager

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 3 days ago

SENIOR PLANT SALES MANAGER Location: Gainesville, GA, United States Date Posted: Jun 27, 2025 Category: Sales & Marketing Description Senior Sales Manager - Case Ready General Summary: Senior...

International Sales Manager

  • Commerce, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Commerce, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Location: Commerce, US-GA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent International Sales Manager KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Market Development: * Identify, research, and evaluate international market segments...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Gainesville, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Gainesville, GA
  • 6 days ago

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company...

Sales Manager (Part Time) - 24H210

  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 10 days ago

Employee Type: Regular If you are a CURRENT Carters employee, you MUST apply through the Internal Career Link within the My Career & Performance app in Workday. Do not apply using the below...

Sr Territory Manager, Middle Market Business Development - Commercial Lines (Senior Production Underwriter)

  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Buford, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 11 days ago

If you're passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide's...

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Retail District Manager Unassigned

  • Arcade, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Arcade, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 13 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...

Territory Manager - Carolinas & Georgia

  • Baldwin, GA (21 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Baldwin, GA (21 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 17 days ago

Territory Manager - Carolinas & Georgia Westlake Chemical United States, Georgia, Baldwin 1000 Pryratich Drive (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life...

Sales Manager - Wireless (T66703)

  • Commerce, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Commerce, GA (18 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 17 days ago

DESCRIPTION Drive sales through personalized wireless solutions and customer education. Premium Retail Services operates in more than 1200 Walmart Supercenter locations across North America, with...

RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER UNASSIGNED_ North GA

  • Jefferson, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Jefferson, GA (20 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 20 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...

Commercial Display Sales Manager

  • Suwanee, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Suwanee, GA (23 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 25 days ago

Location: Remote - United States Overview: We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Commercial Display Sales Manager to join our team. In this role, you will drive the growth and development...

Zone Manager

  • Flowery Branch, GA (11 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Flowery Branch, GA (11 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 25 days ago

Zone Manager Applied Industrial Technologies United States, Georgia, Flowery Branch 5340 McEver Road (Show on map) Jun 04, 2025 We are seeking a proven leader in sales management and sales...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Braselton, GA (12 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Braselton, GA (12 miles from Gainesville, GA)
  • 45+ days ago

Find Your Career With LiftOne Were a family-owned company under our third generation of leadership and have built our business based on the principles of trust, integrity and a desire to help our...

Demographic Data for Gainesville, GA

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Gainesville, GA

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Gainesville, GA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.3%
High School or GED
18.3%
Associate's Degree
14.3%
Master's Degree
11.4%
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 Gainesville, GA
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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