Area Manager Jobs in Lexington, KY

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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Sr. Strategic Sales Manager- Corp Payments (Eastern OH/Pittsburgh

  • Lexington, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 7 days ago

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position...

Sales Manager - Wireless (T5202)

  • Paris, KY (20 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Paris, KY (20 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 7 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...

Breast Surgery Territory Manager - Lexington, KY

  • Lexington, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 7 days ago

At Hologic, were an innovative medical technology company that enables healthier lives everywhere, every day. We are also a company that prospers and grows, which is why weve been able to expand...

Territory Manager, Interventional Solutions - Lexington, KY

  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 8 days ago

Additional Location(s): N/A Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, well give you the opportunity to harness all thats...

Acima Sales Manager - Part Time

  • Lexington, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 9 days ago

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

Territory Sales Manager- Payroll/HCM

  • Lexington, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 13 days ago

Essential Responsibilities: Crush sales presentations with enthusiasm and finesse Use Atlas CRM on your iPad or tablet to show clients why we're the cool kids on the block Educate business owners and...

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Territory Sales Manager - Wonderful Pistachios, POM Wonderful, Halos Citrus

  • Lexington, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 15 days ago

Company Description Wonderful Sales is the sales and merchandising organization for The Wonderful Company but you may know us as Wonderful Pistachios, FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Teleflora,...

Territory Sales Manager- Southeast

  • Lexington, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 15 days ago

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply...

Territory Manager

  • Lexington, KY
  • 19 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 19 days ago

Overview: The Territory Manager has responsibility of an assigned service territory with direct supervision of route representatives. Responsible for Territory service results, including but not...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Lexington, KY
  • 21 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 21 days ago

Regional Sales Manager Regional Sales Manager BH Job ID: BH-2105-7 SF Job Req ID: Regional Sales Manager Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive...

Job Title Sales, Territory Manager - Peripheral Image-Guided Therapy Devices (Louisville/Lexington KY) Job Description We are the industry leader in image-guided therapy, helping to improve...

Sales Manager, Marketplace

  • Lexington, KY
  • 22 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 22 days ago

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry's digital marketplace gives...

Senior Sales Manager, Marketplace

  • Lexington, KY
  • 22 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 22 days ago

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry's digital marketplace gives...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Lexington, KY
  • 22 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 22 days ago

Title Regional Sales Manager EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,...

RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER UNASSIGNED in WINCHESTER, KY (FUTURE GROWTH)

  • Winchester, KY (18 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Winchester, KY (18 miles from Lexington, KY)
  • 25 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...

Demographic Data for Lexington, KY

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Lexington, KY

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Lexington, KY 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 Lexington, KY
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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