Area Manager Jobs in Mississippi

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 Manager (Bilingual) Spanish

  • Flowood, MS
  • 2 hours ago
  • Flowood, MS
  • 2 hours ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! The primary purpose of this position is to develop and manage...

Regional Sales Manager, South

  • West, MS
  • 2 hours ago
  • West, MS
  • 2 hours ago

Regional Sales Manager, South This position is virtual/remote. The person will need to reside in Texas. The Region Sales Manager (RSM) South role within Land OLakes Foodservice is a field-based...

Territory Manager - HATTIESBURG MS CMH1

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 9 hours ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 9 hours ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

Channel Sales Manager - Service Providers

  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 hours ago

Nutanix Channel Sales Manager - Service Providers in Jackson , Mississippi Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart. The Opportunity We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Channel Manager to...

Territory Sales Manager-(Central)

  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 hours ago

Mitsubishi Chemical Group Territory Sales Manager-(Central) in Jackson , Mississippi Territory Sales Manager-(Central) (2001) Title:Territory Sales Manager-(Central) Group Company: Mitsubishi...

Sales Manager, TPO

  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 hours ago

Carrington Sales Manager, TPO in Jackson , Mississippi Come join our amazing team!!! For the first year in this role, this position focuses on the mentoring of Account Executive trainees who are...

Regional Sales Manager-West Region

  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 hours ago

EBSCO Information Services Regional Sales Manager-West Region in Jackson , Mississippi EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with...

Remote Sales Manager

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 10 hours ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 10 hours ago

Remote Sales Manager Location: US-MS-Gulfport - 3441 Jobcode: UHGFB We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in sales...

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District Sales Manager - Hattiesburg

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 11 hours ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Area Supervisor

  • McComb, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • McComb, MS
  • 1 day ago

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! We are the nation's largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has...

Territory Manager

  • Jackson, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 2 days ago

Territory Manager LOCATION Jackson, MS TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $70,000 - $90,000 / yr ID OH... POSTED Mar 13, 2025 This sales position will provide various types of industrial hardware directly to...

Retail District Manager (Jackson, MS)

  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • 3 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...

Commercial Sales Manager

  • Southaven, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Southaven, MS
  • 3 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...

Sales Manager, Industrial Technical Services - Midwest

  • Jackson, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 3 days ago

Education and Experience Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of, HS Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years experience....

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Market Manager, Field Sales - Remote

  • Jackson, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 3 days ago

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Mississippi

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Mississippi offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.8%
High School or GED
18.8%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Master's Degree
11.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.0%
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 Mississippi
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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