Area Manager Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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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State Market Manager LA

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Team: State Market Manager at United Wine & Spirits At United Wine & Spirits, we're passionate about crafting tomorrow's classics, one sip at a time. As a wine and spirits industry...

Area Supervisor

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 3 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...

Clinical Regional Sales Manager-East

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 4 days ago

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the...

Digital Sales Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 days ago

Company Overview CUMULUS | Baton Rouge, LA currently features 5 stations in the Baton Rouge area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: 94.1 WEMX-FM, WXOK HEAVEN-AM1460, WRQQ-FM CLASSIC...

Local Sales Manager II (Cox Media)

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 days ago

Company Cox Communications, Inc. Job Family Group Sales Job Profile Local Sales Manager II - CMI - CCI Management Level Manager - People Leader Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work...

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Senior Field Sales Manager, SaaS Remote

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 5 days ago

_*You may work from a remote home office location anywhere in the Central, Mountain or Pacific U.S. time zones*_** **Research and Learning, US (CCHGroup.com)** is part of Wolters Kluwer Tax &...

Assistant Sales Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago

Ashley HomeStore, the #1 Mattress and Furniture retailer in North America, has an immediate opening for an Associate Sales Manager. The ideal candidate is responsible for providing support to the...

Ownership Zone Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 6 days ago

Ownership Zone Manager** We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of...

Territory Manager, Final Mile - Baton Rouge, LA

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 7 days ago

Overall Job Summary The Territory Manager is responsible for overseeing and leading a team of delivery drivers in our Final Mile delivery operations. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient...

Associate Clinical Territory Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 8 days ago

Change people's lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care. Associate Clinical Territory Manager - Baltimore, MD Position Spotlight: Masters or Au.D...

Market Sales Manager- Louisiana/ Southern Mississippi

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 9 days ago

Role Description: The Market Sales Manager has responsibility for the Louisiana and Southern Mississippi markets, focused on Distribution Partners, A&D firms, and end users resulting in the...

Metro by T-Mobile Retail District Manager

  • Prairieville, LA (18 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Prairieville, LA (18 miles from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 9 days ago

HAVE THEPOWER TO CREATE CHANGE! ALL IN PAY WITH BONUSES AND SPIFFS with an average of 60K/year AmtelWireless is a team of ambitious, hardworking andoutgoing people who are obsessed with providing...

Sales Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 11 days ago

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager! They would be responsible for all field sales activities including customer contact, sales calls, contract initiation, market activity monitoring,...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 11 days ago

Regional Sales Manager Regional Sales Manager Remote locations USA - AG Little Rock AR Office USA - AG Jackson MS Office USA - Knoxville Office USA - Memphis Plant USA - Baton Rouge LA (Airline...

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Group Sales Manager

  • Central, LA (1 mile from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Central, LA (1 mile from Baton Rouge, LA)
  • 11 days ago

GROUP SALES MANAGER Andaz Andaz West Hollywood US - CA - West Hollywood SALES Entry Level Manager Full-time Yearly US Dollar (USD) pay basis Req ID: WES002505 Summary At Hyatt, we believe our...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Baton Rouge, LA 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 Baton Rouge, LA
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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