Area Manager Jobs in Joliet, IL

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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ForTec Medical

Territory Sales Manager

  • ForTec Medical
  • Orland Park, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • ForTec Medical
  • Orland Park, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Company Description ForTec is an industry leader, dedicated to improving patient health by delivering innovative surgical technologies to our healthcare customers on demand. Our dedicated team...

Commercial Sales Manager

  • West Chicago, IL (24 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • West Chicago, IL (24 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 16 hours 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...

Regional Sales Manager, CDW

  • Woodridge, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Woodridge, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Eaton's ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking a Regional Sales Manager, CDW. This remote role located in Chicago, IL, Phoenix, AZ, Shelton, CT, Philadelphia, PA, Dallas, TX, Washington, DC, or...

Remote Work

Sales Manager

  • Downers Grove, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

Global Gear & Machining seeks a DYNAMIC Sales Manager to support the GGM family, we are a gear manufacturer located in Downers Grove, IL. with easy access off of 355 expressway. Some...

Automotive General Sales Manager

  • Downers Grove, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is looking for our next General Sales Manager. This is an exciting opportunity in a growing, fast-paced industry. Located at Aston Martin of Downers Grove, the...

National Sales Manager

  • North Aurora, IL (19 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Aurora, IL (19 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 2 days ago

at Sound Seal Holdings dba Catalyst Acoustics Holding in North Aurora, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Title: National Sales Manager Requisition Id: 1527 Location: North Aurora,...

Relief Sales Manager

  • Downers Grove, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Job Overview: Relief Sales Manager for Downers Grove, Lombard, Lemont, and the surrounding areaHiring ImmediatelyThe Relief Sales Manager is responsible for up-selling and...

Fleet Territory Sales Manager

  • Willowbrook, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Parts Authority, founded in 1973, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment and transmissions. Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Parts...

Regional Director - Pru Advisors (Illinois)

  • Downers Grove, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Job Classification: Sales - Sales Do you enjoy roles where you can lead sales teams and help them achieve their goals? What about one where you potentially could make an impact with hundreds of...

(USA) Market Manager, Walmart US

  • Oswego, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oswego, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 4 days ago

... What you'll do... Provides supervision and development opportunities for facility management in multiple facilities by hiring providing direction setting expectations holding facility managers...

Sales Manager

  • Downers Grove, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Overview Are you looking for an exciting management opportunity with a company that focuses on the customer experience? Do you enjoy both sales and leadership? Look no further than Steinhafels!...

Aftersales Marketing & Sales Manager

  • Batavia, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Batavia, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. AGCO is a part of the...

Neodent Territory Manager - Chicago West

  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 10 days ago

#ChangeMakers Ready to make an impact? We develop, manufacture, and supply dental implants, clear aligners, instruments, CADCAM prosthetics and biomaterials for use in esthetic dentistry, tooth...

Sales Manager (Part Time) - 24H210

  • Oswego, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Oswego, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 days ago

If you are a CURRENT Carters employee, do not apply via this external application. Search "Browse Jobs" in Workday to apply internally. Love what you do. Carters Careers. As a Part Time Sales...

Account Sales Manager

  • Bolingbrook, IL (13 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (13 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 11 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...

Demographic Data for Joliet, IL

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Joliet, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Joliet, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.3%
High School or GED
18.2%
Associate's Degree
14.3%
Master's Degree
11.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.8%
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 Joliet, IL
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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