Area Manager Jobs in Cheektowaga, NY

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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AF Solutions Territory Manager - Buffalo/Rochester/Syracuse, NY

  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Additional Location(s): US-NY-Rochester/Pittsford; US-NY-Syracuse Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, we'll give you...

Vacation Sales Manager

  • Cheektowaga, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Cheektowaga, NY
  • 1 day ago

Vacation Sales Managers work in our Retail Marketing team, selling vacation getaways in Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas. Lead a high-performing team in a lively environment, leading 3-4 Sales...

Remote Sales Manager - International Freight Forwarding

  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 1 day ago

REMOTE SALES MANAGER – INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDING We are seeking an energetic and results-driven Sales Manager with a passion for logistics. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a...

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Territory Sales Manager - Northeast

  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Creating A Healthier Way of Living Rinnai America Corporation is the leader in tankless water heating, a technology that is growing rapidly as businesses and homes “yank the tank” and convert to...

Sales Manager, Non Commercial Segment (Culinary)

  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Looking for a job that can turn into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether...

Regional Sales Director - East

  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 4 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...

Sales Manager - Microsoft

  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology...

Sales Manager - IT Cooling

  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 7 days ago

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $135,000 - $202,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. The compensation range for this full-time position...

Sales Manager - AWS Recruit

  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology...

Sales - District Sales Manager

  • Tonawanda, NY (8 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tonawanda, NY (8 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Sales - District Sales Manager Arcade, NY 14009, USA Derby, Highland-on-the-Lake, NY, USA Dunkirk, NY, USA Le Roy, NY 14482, USA Tonawanda, NY 14150, USA Req #2735 Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Why...

Change Management Advisor - Auto Dealer GSM/Sales Manager - Buffalo, NY

  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 10 days ago

About AutoFi AutoFi is the leading provider of digital commerce technology that powers the sales and finance experiences for the most innovative brands and dealers in automotive. The AutoFi...

Diagnostic Sales Manager

  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 11 days ago

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that's why we're inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of...

East Regional Sales Director, Wide Format Equipmen

  • Boston, NY (18 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Boston, NY (18 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 13 days ago

at Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc. in Boston, New York, United States Job Description Overview Konica Minolta has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Sales Director of Wide Format...

Sales Manager

  • Hamburg, NY (11 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Hamburg, NY (11 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Sales Manager Job Locations US-NY-Hamburg Job ID 2025-236387 Category Management Location : Address 3670 McKinley Parkway Location : Address 2 Unite 5B Location : Postal Code 14219 Overview Are...

Area Sales Manager - West Coast/LATAM

  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY (3 miles from Cheektowaga, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Nissha Medical Technologies is excited to be looking for our next Area Sales Manager who will service the US West Coast and Latin America territories. The Area Sales Manager is responsible for...

Demographic Data for Cheektowaga, NY

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Cheektowaga, NY

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Cheektowaga, NY 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 Cheektowaga, NY
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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