Area Manager Jobs in Durham, NC

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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Regional Sales Manager, Commercial

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 hour ago

The world is about to be transformed rapidly with the power of Data and GenAI. Securiti is at the heart of enabling safe and responsible use of Data and AI. If you are passionate about...

Senior Field Sales Manager

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 hour ago

About the Role: As a Senior Field Sales Manager, you will elevate your role in driving our business success by representing our products and services with deeper customer understanding. You will...

Senior Field Sales Manager Remote

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 hour ago

About the Role: As a Senior Field Sales Manager, you will elevate your role in driving our business success by representing our products and services with deeper customer understanding. You will...

Sales Manager- National

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 hour ago

About the Role: As a Manager, Sales, you will drive the success of a dedicated sales team, overseeing their performance and ensuring the achievement of departmental goals. Your leadership will be...

Commercial Sales Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 hour 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...

Regional Director, Cardiovascular Sales (Northwest)

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 hours ago

Position Overview** This position is intended to promote the sale of Synapse Cardiovascular and services nationally in collaboration with all FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation (HCUS) sales...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 hours ago

gpac is working with a client company that is seeking a results-driven Regional Sales Manager to lead and grow business across the Southeast region. This remote position requires a seasoned sales...

Finance Commercial Sales Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 hours ago

A Snapshot of Your Day** In this finance role, as a Commercial Sales Manager you will work on exciting and challenging opportunities in a highly motivated, cross functional team. You will be...

Territory Sales Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 hours ago

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the...

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

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 hours ago

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. The Sales...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago

The Market Sales Manager oversees and drives the Value-Added Services (VAS) sales, customer experience, Associate development and regulatory compliance as a member of the management team. Lead...

Truss Sales Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Sales Manager – Truss Manufacturing Location: Raleigh, NC Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: General Manager Job Overview: We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Sales Manager to...

Regional Sales Manager - Raleigh, NC

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago

About Us At Veros Credit, we're on a mission to make vehicle ownership a reality for everyone. With a dynamic network of independent and franchise dealers, we've empowered countless customers to...

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Region Sales Manager

  • Brentwood, NC (22 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brentwood, NC (22 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Overview At Orkin, our purpose is to help protect the world where we live, work and play. Our Region Sales Managers are exceptional, experienced sales leaders, devoted to this purpose. As a Region...

District Sales Manager

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Company Description Job Description Cornerstone Building Brands is looking to hire a highly motivated sales professional for the position of District Sales Manager in the Eastern Carolinas...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Durham, NC

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC
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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