Area Manager Jobs in Iowa

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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District Sales Manager

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 12 days ago

Job Description: We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid...

Fire Sales Manager

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 16 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 16 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,...

Commercial Sales Manager

  • Charles City, IA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Charles City, IA
  • 3 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...

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...

Sales Manager, Packaging

  • IA
  • 8 hours ago
  • IA
  • 8 hours ago

Job Purpose: Our Sales Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development, coordination and direction of profitable sales within a specified region. Duties include acting as the leader of...

District Supervisor

  • Fort Madison, IA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Fort Madison, IA
  • 21 hours ago

District Supervisor SPAR is looking for a results-oriented candidate with excellent interpersonal skills for the position of District Supervisor. District Supervisors assist in the administration...

RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER UNASSIGNED in Des Moines, IA future growth

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day 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...

Sales Manager

  • Mason City, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mason City, IA
  • 1 day ago

Job duties: The Sales Manager will focus on Key Areas of Store Operations: Team Members, Customer Experience, Sales Growth, Customer Readiness, and Store planogram execution and integrity....

Territory Manager - Venous Thrombectomy - Iowa City/Des Moines

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

Ensure a superior customer service orientation with each account. Maintain the highest level of professionalism at all times both externally with customers and internally with Company employees....

District Supervisor

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

Overview District Supervisor SPAR is looking for a results-oriented candidate with excellent interpersonal skills for the position of District Supervisor. District Supervisors assist in the...

Regional Sales Manager-West Region

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

EBSCO Information Services Regional Sales Manager-West Region in Des Moines , Iowa EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a...

Sales Manager, TPO

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

Carrington Sales Manager, TPO in Des Moines , Iowa Come join our amazing team!!! For the first year in this role, this position focuses on the mentoring of Account Executive trainees who are...

Channel Sales Manager - Service Providers

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

Nutanix Channel Sales Manager - Service Providers in Des Moines , Iowa Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart. The Opportunity We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Channel Manager to oversee...

Territory Sales Manager-(Central)

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Territory Sales Manager-(Central) in Des Moines , Iowa Territory Sales Manager-(Central) (2001) Title:Territory Sales Manager-(Central) Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical...

Sales Manager (Optical Retail)

  • Davenport, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 3 days ago

By training you and encouraging you to take ownership of the role, you will be empowered to support store operations, train and coach associates, foster a strong partnership with the Clinical team and...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Iowa

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Iowa offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.9%
High School or GED
18.8%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Master's Degree
11.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.0%
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 Iowa
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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