Area Manager Jobs in Salem, MA

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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HVAC Territory Manager / Outside Sales - York Factory Direct (South of Boston)

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
5 days ago

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
5 days ago

Experience York International's return to New England and New York Factory Direct Stores! Now hiring a Territory Manager / Outside Salesperson for the South of Boston Area to support our York...

District Sales Manager Brasseler - Boston, MA

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
2 hours ago

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
2 hours ago

Dont just work somewhere, join Brasseler and be a valued team member of a world-class health care organization! Our Culture: Provides a safe and welcoming environment where team members can...

Peripheral Vascular Territory Sales Manager - Boston South

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
5 hours ago

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
5 hours 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...

Jr Territory Sales Manager

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
5 hours ago

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
5 hours ago

Overview Parts Authority, founded in 1973, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment and transmissions. Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Parts...

Senior Sales Manager - Massachusetts & Connecticut

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
5 hours ago

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
5 hours ago

Kiva Confections will depend on the Senior Sales Manager - Massachusetts & Connecticut (SSM) to provide sales leadership to the state of Massachusetts/Connecticut. The SSM will get results by...

Emerging Market Manager

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
12 hours ago

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
12 hours ago

Description Emerging Markets Program Manager-Retail Banking: The Emerging Markets Manager leads the development and implementation of Citizens strategy to service customers with limited...

Cardiac Sales Manager-Boston

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
15 hours ago

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
15 hours ago

Who We Are AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Afib and related conditions. Afib affects more than 33 million people worldwide. Electrophysiologists and...

District Sales Manager - Southeast

Newton, MA (17 miles from Salem, MA)
15 hours ago

Newton, MA (17 miles from Salem, MA)
15 hours ago

District Sales Manager - Southeast USA Weir ESCO Southeast US territory (Must live in territory: Territory is Atlanta, parts of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina) Remote...

Sales, Clinical Solutions Zone Manager, Ultrasound - General Imaging (East Zone)

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
15 hours ago

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
15 hours ago

Job Title Sales, Clinical Solutions Zone Manager, Ultrasound - General Imaging (East Zone) Job Description You will be a Leader of a team of Ultrasound Clinical Solutions Consultants and Partner...

Business Transient Sales Manager

Burlington, MA (15 miles from Salem, MA)
1 day ago

Burlington, MA (15 miles from Salem, MA)
1 day 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...

Regional Business Manager, Club East

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
1 day ago

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
1 day ago

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Regional Business Manager, Club East! Were a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role it always comes back to this:...

Remote Work

Complex Sales Manager - DoubleTree Boston Downtown and DoubleTree Boston Bayside

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
1 day ago

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
1 day ago

The Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Boston is in the heart of historic downtown Boston was once the prestigious Don Bosco High School. We're adjacent to Tufts Medical Center, surrounded by the...

Territory Manager, Acute - Boston

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
1 day ago

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
1 day ago

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses...

Regional Sales Manager - East

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
2 days ago

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
2 days ago

With experience across multiple cloud providers, enterprise applications and digital technologies, Navisite serves clients in the health and industrial, life sciences, technology, consumer goods and...

District Leader - New England

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
3 days ago

Boston, MA (13 miles from Salem, MA)
3 days ago

What is the opportunity? The District Leaders will lead and be responsible for the performance of elite biopharma district selling teams. With a laser focus on the customer, the District Leader...

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Demographic Data for Salem, MA

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Salem, MA

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Total Population

44,451

Number of Businesses

1,142

City Size

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Salem, MA

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Salem, MA offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

42.1%

High School or GED

18.5%

Associate's Degree

14.4%

Master's Degree

11.3%

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 Salem, MA

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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