Area Manager Jobs in Ohio

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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Direct Sales Manager

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 19 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 19 days ago

Sales Management Daily field hours: 2:30pm - 8:30pm Qualifications: 3+ years of Outside Sales experience, supervisory preferred Ability to work efficiently with technical devices including laptops,...

Licensed Optician / Optical Sales Manager 22076

  • Westerville, OH
  • 1 hour ago
  • Westerville, OH
  • 1 hour ago

Our heritage in eye care spans more than 100 years.In 1885, opticians William Wall and Charles Ochs opened their first eyeglass store and manufacturing facility in Philadelphia, PA. Their...

Licensed Optician / Optical Sales Manager 22072

  • Marysville, OH
  • 1 hour ago
  • Marysville, OH
  • 1 hour ago

Our heritage in eye care spans more than 100 years.In 1885, opticians William Wall and Charles Ochs opened their first eyeglass store and manufacturing facility in Philadelphia, PA. Their...

Sales Manager Distribution & SME Midwest

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 hours ago

Sales Manager Distribution & SME Midwest **_About_** **_this_** **_position_** **About this Position** At Henkel, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and...

Commercial Sales Manager

  • Carlisle, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Carlisle, OH
  • 2 hours 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 Sales Manager - West Coast

  • Brooklyn Heights, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Brooklyn Heights, OH
  • 2 hours ago

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and...

Healthcare Sales Manager

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 hours ago

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact...

Territory Manager - Neurosurgery/Spine

  • Lima, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lima, OH
  • 2 hours ago

Summary** As the Territory Manager for Neuro & Spine, you will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic, result oriented sales plan for GE's intra-operative ultrasound products and...

Rail & Transit Territory Sales Manager - West Coast

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 hours ago

Overview** **Electro-Wire (, a GCG company, is currently seeking a Territory Sales Manager to join our Connectivity & Power Solutions division, with a focus on the Rail and Transit market.**...

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DoD SkillBridge: Territory Manager

  • West Chester, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • West Chester, OH
  • 2 hours ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE ( Join Our Community of Food People! **This application is only available to active-duty service...

Industrial Territory Sales Manager (MI Region) - Remote

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 hours ago
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • 2 hours ago

Back Industrial Territory Sales Manager (MI Region) #25-0362 Remote, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Job Description Job Title: Territory Sales Manager Job Objective: Territory...

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Sr. Market Manager Total Ankle - East Great Lakes

  • Dayton, OH
  • 3 hours ago
  • Dayton, OH
  • 3 hours ago

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patients mobility is enhanced by...

Your role:** + Optimizing the Philips product mix and increasing sales volume by executing territory business plans, using strategic thinking to generate leads and performing market analysis to...

Overview Territory Manager, Golf (Ohio, West Virginia, E. Kentucky, W. Pennsylvania) Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson...

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Regional Sales Manager - Northern OH, Southern MI and Northern IN

  • Bedford Heights, OH
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bedford Heights, OH
  • 4 hours ago

orientation with ability to initiate and sustain productive business relationships with customers Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with all levels in an organization and to...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Ohio

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Ohio offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.2%
High School or GED
18.4%
Associate's Degree
14.3%
Master's Degree
11.4%
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 Ohio
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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