Area Manager Jobs in Freeport, ME

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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Mortgage Regional Sales Manager

  • South Portland, ME (19 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Portland, ME (19 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 1 day ago

Mortgage Regional Sales Manager Citizens is currently recruiting for a Mortgage Regional Sales Manager for the New England region. This individual will manage a team of Mortgage Loan Officers and...

Sales Manager

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 2 days ago

at Consolidated Communications Enterprise Services, I in Portland, Maine, United States Job Description Major Duties Classification: Exempt / Non-Bargaining Consolidated Communications, Inc. (CCI)...

Regional Sales Director

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 3 days ago

Regional Sales Director at WEX Inc. in South PortlandSouth Portland, Maine, United States Job Description A WEX Benefits Regional Sales Director is responsible for new and existing relationships...

FT Assistant Produce Sales Manager

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 8 days ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 8 days ago

Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred. Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills....

FT Assistant Bakery Sales Manager

  • Boothbay Harbor, ME (23 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 11 days ago
  • Boothbay Harbor, ME (23 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 11 days ago

Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred. Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills....

Territory Manager (ME, NH, VT) - Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Electrophysiology

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 14 days ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 14 days ago

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments...

FT Assistant Deli Sales Manager

  • Yarmouth, ME (6 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 14 days ago
  • Yarmouth, ME (6 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 14 days ago

Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred. Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills....

Technical Sales Manager, Valida

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 15 days ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 15 days ago

Sappi North AmericaSappi North America, headquartered in Boston with corporate offices in Portland, Maine, is a subsidiary of Sappi Limited, a global renewable resource company that uses every...

Sr. Strategic Sales Manager- Corporate Payments (MA)

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 21 days ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 21 days ago

About the Team/Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sr. Strategic Sales Manager to join the Corporate Payments Commercial Team. This role will be accountable for developing new direct...

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Territory Manager - Maine

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 24 days ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 24 days ago

Why should you work for THIS company? The question is - WHY WOULDN'T YOU? Embrace YOUR opportunity to maximize tremendous, industry training with LIMITLESS ongoing learning AND earning potential....

FT Assistant Meat Market Seafood Sales Manager

  • North Windham, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 27 days ago
  • North Windham, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 27 days ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 425270 Address: USA-ME-North Windham-797 Roosevelt Trail Store Code: Store 08345 Meat (5151975) Hannaford Supermarkets started out as...

FT Assistant Meat Market Seafood Sales Manager

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 27 days ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 27 days ago

at Hannaford in North Windham, United States Job Description Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 425270 USA Store Code: Store 08345 Meat (5151975) Hannaford Supermarkets...

Territory Manager

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 28 days ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 28 days ago

Evergreen respects and celebrates the uniqueness in everyone by offering one of the most extensive selections of home and garden decor worldwide. This selection empowers both retailers and...

Regional Sales & BD Manager

  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portland, ME (16 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 45+ days ago

Description As a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies, VPG addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy, reliability, and repeatability make the...

Stop Loss Local Bundled Sales Manager

  • South Portland, ME (19 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 60+ days ago
  • South Portland, ME (19 miles from Freeport, ME)
  • 60+ days ago

Anticipated End Date: 2025-05-02 Position Title: Stop Loss Local Bundled Sales Manager Job Description: Stop Loss Local Bundled Sales Manager Location: Open to any locations indicated. Position...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Freeport, ME

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Freeport, ME 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 Freeport, ME
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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