Area Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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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Outside Sales Territory Manager

  • Polycor
  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 8 hours ago
  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 8 hours ago

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Polycor Natural Stone is a leading North American quarrier and fabricator of natural stone, and we are looking for a Territory Manager to join our Limestone and Marble sales...

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Sales Manager (Part Time)

  • Carter's
  • Clifton, NJ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Clifton, NJ
  • 11 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 Part Time Sales...

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SMERF Sales Manager

  • Posted June 3, 2026 Friendwell Management USA, LLC
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

APA Hotels Woodbridge 120 Wood Avenue South Iselin, NJ 08830 Hotel with 200 Rooms Managed By Friendwell Management USA, LLC Dental/Medical/Vision/Paid Time Off/401K/Employee Referral Program Apply...

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Regional Sales Manager - Mid-Market

  • Cornerstone onDemand
  • Newark, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

Job Order Number: DF0791426 Job Title: Regional Sales Manager - Mid-Market Company: Cornerstone onDemand Location: Newark, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information...

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Regional Sales Manager- Industrial &Trades

  • HD Supply
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

Job Order Number: DF0793991 Job Title: Regional Sales Manager- Industrial &Trades Company: HD Supply Location: Trenton, NJ Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not...

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Southeast Regional Sales Manager

  • SensoryEffects
  • Montvale, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Montvale, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

Southeast Regional Sales Manager Department:Plant Sales Location: COMPANY OVERVIEW: Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the...

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Alternate Site Regional Business Manager: West & East

  • Becton Dickinson & Company
  • Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • 20 hours ago
  • Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • 20 hours ago

The Alternate Site Account Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth and market penetration within BDs Specimen Management portfolio across the Alternate Site channel....

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Senior Sales Manager, Colombia

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Bogota, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bogota, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments...

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Sales Manager - Canal tradicional y Distribuidores

  • L'Oreal
  • Bogota, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bogota, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

Pasion por las ventas, la belleza profesional, el desarrollo de comunidades y la transformacion del retail especializado? En L'Oreal no solo construimos marcas; transformamos como el mundo...

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Regional Sales Director, Hospitality

  • Standard Textile
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

At Standard Textile, we're dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen...

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Regional Sales Manager

  • TDK
  • Neptune, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Neptune, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

A Regional Sales Manager (Northeast Region) manages all sales activities in the territory, primarily working with Manufacturers' Representatives. Remote: Home based location must be suitable for...

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Sales Manager Brokerage - Moorestown, NJ

  • Anywhere Real State Inc.
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

The Sales Manager is responsible for working closely with and a supporting the Branch Manager in selling the Coldwell Banker Value Proposition, coaching agents on increased production and...

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Area Sales Manager

  • Courtyard by Marriott
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Garnet Hotels. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc....

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Channel Sales Manager (Grocery) - Beverage Manufacturing

  • Lassonde Pappas
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values....

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in New Jersey offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.5%
High School or GED
17.1%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
12.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.6%
Some College
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Area Managers in New Jersey
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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