Area Manager Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

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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Local Sales Manager

  • Flushing, NY (13 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Flushing, NY (13 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

Salem Media Group, a leading multimedia media company specializing in Conservative and Christian content, is seeking an energetic and strategic Local Sales Manager to lead our radio and digital...

Territory Manager - Central New Jersey

  • Elizabeth, NJ (6 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (6 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Join Our Team as a Territory Manager Where Passion Meets Opportunity! Are you ready to build relationships, drive sales, and make a meaningful impact in the foodservice industry? At US Foods, were...

Territory Manager

  • Hackensack, NJ (11 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (11 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Join Our Team as a Territory Manager Where Passion Meets Opportunity! Are you ready to build relationships, drive sales, and make a meaningful impact in the foodservice industry? At US Foods, were...

Territory Manager - Westchester

  • Yonkers, NY (18 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (18 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Join Our Team as a Territory Manager Where Passion Meets Opportunity! Are you ready to build relationships, drive sales, and make a meaningful impact in the foodservice industry? At US Foods, were...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Yonkers, NY (18 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (18 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Join Our Team as a Territory Manager Where Passion Meets Opportunity! Are you ready to build relationships, drive sales, and make a meaningful impact in the foodservice industry? At US Foods, were...

Events Sales Manager

  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (5 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Job Description: Private Events, Sales Manager Background Threes Brewing is a Brooklyn-born brewery, bar, and event space with locations in...

Sales Manager (Full Time) - 24H961

  • Clark, NJ (14 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Clark, NJ (14 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 8 hours 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 Full Time Sales...

Regional Sales Manager NE Region

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Are you passionate about meeting customer needs? Reporting to the Director of Sales for Americas, the Regional Sales Manager is responsible for managing Isolation Valves sales growth aligned to...

Territory Manager - Personal Lines (New York)

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

If you're passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide's...

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Territory Manager - Long Island/Queens/Brooklyn

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Job Description Summary BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery...

Regional Director, Digital Sales

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Nexstar Media Group is seeking a Regional Director of Digital Sales responsible for accelerating digital revenue across a defined portfolio of local markets. This senior role is focused on...

Metro Area Sales Manager - New Jersey East

  • Tappan, NY (21 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Tappan, NY (21 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: The Metro Area Sales Manager (ASM) is a revenue-generating sales position working with a group of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and FIAT dealerships within the Eastern New...

Regional Sales Director - New York

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Join a Team That's Changing Lives! At Vericel, we are pioneers in advanced therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care. Our mission is to develop and deliver innovative, life-changing...

Mid-Market Sales Manager - LATAM

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Working at Atlassian Atlassians can choose where they work whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their...

Senior Territory Manager - Virtual Fencing Technology (Colorado and Wyoming)

  • Rahway, NJ (13 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rahway, NJ (13 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Vence, a subsidiary of our company's Animal Health is a leading virtual fencing company with an exceptional brand and reputation in the ranching and grazing management segments....

Demographic Data for Jersey City, NJ

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Jersey City, NJ 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 Jersey City, NJ
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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