Area Manager Jobs in Springfield, 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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Territory Sales Manager

  • Windsor, CT (17 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Windsor, CT (17 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

Who We Are: At AFC (Automotive Finance Corporation) we fuel the entrepreneurial dream in our community. For more than 35 years, weve been committed to making dreams come true for independent car...

Breast Surgery Territory Manager - Hartford, CT

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 11 hours 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...

Regional Sales Manager Architectural Focus

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 12 hours ago

Regional Sales Manager - Architectural Focus (2053)** + Title:Regional Sales Manager - Architectural Focus + Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical ALPOLIC + Location:Remote Group Company: +...

Regional Sales Manager, Northeast - Roofing Products Division

  • Agawam, MA (3 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Agawam, MA (3 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 14 hours ago

Regional Sales Manager, Roofing Products OMG Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fastening products and technologies for the commercial roofing and construction industries worldwide. Headquartered...

Mortgage Regional Sales Manager

  • Manchester, CT (23 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Manchester, CT (23 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 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...

Mortgage Market Manager

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Description At Citizens, you become a part of an organization committed to serving customers, colleagues and communities in which we do business. Citizens is an established and successful...

Territory Manager (Connecticut)

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Summary SUMMARY The Territory Manager will be responsible for supporting BDs UCC HomeCare products with physicians, clinicians, rehabilitation & specialty accounts, and other key decision makers....

Sales Manager

  • Springfield, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 3 days ago

Sales Manager C1806 - Springfield, 414 Boston Rd, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America Req #66479 Monday, April 28, 2025 We are Aarons - an industry leader in the sales and...

District Sales Manager - Northeast

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Hologic is seeking a District Sales Manager (DSM) for our physician facing sales team. This DSM will be responsible for managing all sales activities in a geographic region by performing the...

Remote Work

Senior Field Sales Manager, SaaS Remote

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 6 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 &...

We are the industry leader in image-guided therapy, helping to improve treatment for every patient. Working together to realize this vision, we can save and improve lives and reduce the total cost...

Regional Sales Director - East

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since...

Regional Business Manager - HAE- Boston, MA

  • Agawam, MA (3 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Agawam, MA (3 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 7 days ago

By clicking the Apply button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with...

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Ownership Zone Manager

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 7 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...

Associate Clinical Territory Manager

  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (22 miles from Springfield, MA)
  • 9 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...

Demographic Data for Springfield, MA

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Springfield, MA

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Springfield, MA 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 Springfield, 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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