Area Manager Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 hours ago

Territory Sales Manager Location: Grand Rapids, MI Level: Salaried Division / Department: Sales & Retail Development Reporting to position: Regional Sales Manager Travel: Up to 75% About the Role:...

Territory Manager - Grand Rapids MI

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets. The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to...

Sales Manager (Part Time) - 24H210

  • Byron Center, MI (11 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Byron Center, MI (11 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 2 days ago

If you are a CURRENT Carters employee, do not apply via this external application. Search "Browse Jobs" in Workday to apply internally. Love what you do. Carters Careers. As a Part Time Sales...

Michigan Regional Director - Comerica Financial Advisors

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 6 days ago

Regional Director CFA The Regional Director role leads one or more Comerica owned branch offices. They are responsible to understand the local market and execute a business plan to growth the...

Commercial Sales Manager

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 7 days ago

The Commercial Sales Manager is responsible for driving the commercial sales within their AutoZone location. The CSM develops and maintains positive relationships with commercial customers by...

Divisional Sales Manager, Mainstreet Commercial Flooring

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 7 days ago

Divisional Sales Manager, Mainstreet Commercial Flooring Position Overview Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing,...

Territory Manager

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 11 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 11 days ago

Job Type: Regular Work Location: Market - AMRET - MI - Grand Rapids 151 Overview: 2020 Companies is hiring Territory Managers who are experts in brand advocacy and merchant visits! Schedule:...

Integrated Systems Sales Manager

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 16 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 16 days ago

_Company Overview:_** At Everon, we truly believe that our people are the difference for our organization, the customers we serve and the communities we protect. When youre a part of Everon, youll...

District Sales Manager - Lawn & Garden - Grand Rapids/Lansing, MI Metro Area

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 17 days ago

Are you looking for an organization that empowers its team members to learn, grow and make a genuine impact? Is work/life balance important to you? At Kawasaki, we offer this and so much more. The...

Territory Manager - Michigan

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 17 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 17 days ago

SI-BONE is a fast-growing, publicly traded medical device company that is an industry pioneer in minimally invasive sacropelvic solutions. Our mission is to help patients rise up and reach for the...

Data Engineer - Industrials & Energy Sector - Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 21 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 21 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

Area Supervisor

  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 23 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 23 days ago

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and...

Associate Territory Manager - Ann Harbor/Grand Rapids, MI

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 24 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 24 days ago

Additional Location(s): US-MI-Grand Rapids; US-MI-Ann Arbor; US-MI-Lansing; US-OH-Toledo Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston...

Direct Sales Manager

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 29 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 29 days ago

Sales Management Daily field hours: 2:30pm - 8:30pm Qualifications: 3+ years of Outside Sales experience, supervisory preferred Ability to work efficiently with technical devices including laptops,...

Sales Manager

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Wintrust Mortgage was founded in 1981 to help customers achieve the American dream of homeownership and has since successfully navigated the ever-changing real estate market. As a full-service,...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Grand Rapids, MI 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 Grand Rapids, MI
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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