Area Manager Jobs in Canton, OH

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 - Canton, OH

  • Canton, OH
  • 20 hours ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 20 hours ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! Join Our Team as a Territory Manager Where Passion Meets...

Territory Sales Manager

  • North Canton, OH (2 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 12 days ago
  • North Canton, OH (2 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 12 days ago

The Territory Sales Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, maintaining, developing and growing a volume driven and profitable base of target and core dealers while ensuring that each...

Territory Sales Manager (Cleveland/Akron, Ohio)

  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 20 days ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 20 days ago

If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply! At Grange, we value growth and are committed to supporting continuous learning and skill...

Sales Manager Anytime Fitness KENT

  • Kent, OH (23 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 24 days ago
  • Kent, OH (23 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 24 days ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Benefits/Perks A strong base pay, plus an aggressive bonus structure. Paid...

Retail Branch Manager

  • Massillon, OH (6 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 25 days ago
  • Massillon, OH (6 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 25 days ago

Take the next step toward your new career today! Become a part of the diverse and inclusive team within our nationally recognized award-winning Bank that is one of the strongest in the nation....

Area Sales Manager

  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 26 days ago
  • Akron, OH (18 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 26 days ago

Area Sales Manager We are seeking a driven and customer-focused Area Sales Manager to join our team, responsible for selling innovative industrial machinery solutions. Reporting to the Regional...

Industrial Territory Sales Manager (Phoenix, AZ Region)

  • Canton, OH
  • 29 days ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 29 days ago

Job Title: Territory Sales Manager Job Objective: Territory Sales Manager will be responsible for successful daily management execution and generation of leads to grow (organically/inorganically)...

Sales Manager (Part Time) - 24H210

  • North Canton, OH (2 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Canton, OH (2 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 30+ days 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...

Area Supervisor

  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (24 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (24 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and...

Inside Sales Manager/Customer Service Manager

  • Alliance, OH (15 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Alliance, OH (15 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details Job Location : ALLIANCE - Alliance, OH Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Day Description PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel...

Global Market Manager -Heathcare

  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (24 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (24 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

We are Hiring a Global Market Manager - Healthcare! Position Summary: The Global Market Manager is responsible for developing and driving segment-specific strategies that align with Americhem's...

Insurance Sales Manager

  • Kent, OH (23 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kent, OH (23 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Sign-On Bonus Opportunity of up to $1,000* Our Perks: Unlimited/Uncapped commission Lucrative incentive sales plans, bonuses and sales contests No Cold Calling- We have a high volume of inbound...

District Sales Manager - SoCal (Los Angeles Area)

  • Mount Hope, OH (24 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mount Hope, OH (24 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 45+ days ago

The Position The District Sales Manager will have territory responsibilities for SoCal (Los Angeles area) to include selling Overhead Door and Genie products to distributors, dealers and...

District Sales Manager - SoCal (San Diego / Las Vegas Area)

  • Mount Hope, OH (24 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mount Hope, OH (24 miles from Canton, OH)
  • 45+ days ago

The Position The District Sales Manager will have territory responsibilities for SoCal (San Diego / Las Vegas) to include selling Overhead Door and Genie products to distributors, dealers and...

Territory Manager (Utility Sales Specialist)

  • Canton, OH
  • 45+ days ago
  • Canton, OH
  • 45+ days ago

We are currently looking to fill Territory Manager positions in the Great Lakes territory consisting of: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and Kentucky, as you will be conducting in...

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Demographic Data for Canton, OH

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Canton, OH

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Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Canton, OH 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 Canton, OH
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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