Area Manager Jobs in Portland, 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.

1-15 of 28 Jobs

Deli Sales Manager

  • Portland, ME
  • 1 hour ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 1 hour ago

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

Regional Service Sales Manager - Motors & Generato

  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 2 days ago

at ABB Inc in Westbrook, Maine, United States Job Description At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a...

Remote Work

FT Assistant Meat Market Seafood Sales Manager

  • Scarborough, ME (6 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • Scarborough, ME (6 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 6 days ago

at Hannaford in Scarborough, Maine, United States Job Description Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations Job Requisition: 445330 USA Store Code: Store 08342 Meat (5151973) Hannaford...

Automotive Sales Manager

  • Saco, ME (13 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 11 days ago
  • Saco, ME (13 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 11 days ago

Bill Dodge Auto Group: A Family-Owned Business for Over 50 Years! At Bill Dodge Auto Group, family values are at the core of our operations, and we're on the lookout for like-minded individuals...

Weddings Sales Manager

  • Arundel, ME (20 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 11 days ago
  • Arundel, ME (20 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 11 days ago

Property At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment...

Market Manager

  • Portland, ME
  • 14 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 14 days ago

Job Description: Overview: The Market Manager is a strategic leader overseeing multiple branches in their assigned market. The Market Manager is critical to drive revenue growth, strengthen and...

Market Manager

  • South Portland, ME (3 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 14 days ago
  • South Portland, ME (3 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 14 days ago

Overview: The Market Manager is a strategic leader overseeing multiple branches in their assigned market. The Market Manager is critical to drive revenue growth, strengthen and drive exceptional...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 15 days ago
  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 15 days ago

The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) leads the development of the sales strategy and required actions to achieve their assigned regions revenue goals in total as well as by line of business ensuring...

Technical Sales Manager

  • Portland, ME
  • 15 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 15 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...

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Taskforce Event Sales Manager

  • Kennebunkport, ME (20 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 16 days ago
  • Kennebunkport, ME (20 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 16 days ago

Property About Us At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work...

RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER UNASSIGNED, Portland, ME

  • Portland, ME
  • 17 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 17 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...

Region Sales Manager, Electrification US Utility

  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 18 days ago
  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 18 days ago

at ABB Inc in Westbrook, Maine, United States Job Description At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a...

Regional Sales Manager, Electrification US Utility

  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 18 days ago
  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 18 days ago

at ABB Inc in Westbrook, Maine, United States Job Description At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a...

Area Sales Manager

  • Portland, ME
  • 18 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 18 days ago

Area Sales Manager Portland, ME | Remote About Western Funding Inc. Western Funding, a dynamic and fast-growing auto finance company, believes in PEOPLE with the PURPOSE and PASSION to assist our...

Regional Sales Director - Portland, Maine

  • Portland, ME
  • 23 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 23 days ago

Company overview: As the nation’s largest privately held third party employee benefits administrator, TASC has a mission to improve the health, wealth and well-being of its customers, employees...

Demographic Data for Portland, ME

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Portland, ME

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Portland, ME 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 Portland, 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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