Area Manager Jobs in Lancaster, PA

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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Assistant Sales Manager

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 14 hours ago

operations including daily monitoring of financial results, productivity, cash handling, administration, inventory, merchandising, pricing, maintenance, customer service, store safety & promotional...

Automotive Pre-Owned Sales Manager

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Automotive Pre-Owned Sales Manager to join our Honda team at Jones Family Of Dealerships in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This is an exciting opportunity for a...

Territory Manager

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 3 days ago

Job Type: Regular Work Location: Market - AMRET - PA - Harrisburg 206 Overview: 2020 Companies is hiring Territory Managers who are experts in brand advocacy and merchant visits! Schedule: Monday...

Regional Sales Manager - Southeast

  • Gap, PA (18 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Gap, PA (18 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Insight Global is seeking a Regional Sales Manager for a direct hire opportunity with a rapidly expanding organization in the wastewater treatment industry. This pivotal role is integral to the...

Sales Manager

  • Lititz, PA (7 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lititz, PA (7 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Our goal is to serve one another, our customers, and our community and be excellent in all we do. PaulB is hiring people who want to make that kind of a difference, and if that describes you, we...

Sales Manager

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 7 days ago

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and...

Assistant Sales Manager

  • Palmyra, PA (20 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palmyra, PA (20 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Assistant Sales Manager The Assistant Sales Manager at Klick Lewis will work closely with the Sales Manager to oversee and support the sales team and drive growth. Responsibilities: Assist the...

Relief Account Sales Manager

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 7 days ago

Job Overview: Relief Sales Manager for GreaterHiring ImmediatelyThe Relief Sales Manager is responsible for up-selling and fulfillment/replenishment, focusing on execution and merchandising. This...

Territory Manager - Mt Joy PA

  • Mount Joy, PA (10 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Mount Joy, PA (10 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for...

Part-time Area Supervisor Beverage

  • Willow Street, PA (8 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Willow Street, PA (8 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 9 days ago

Area Supervisor - Beverage Area Supervisor - Beverage Posted: April 1, 2025 Employment Type: Part-time Company: Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Contact: Oumaima Driouich(717) ... Hersheypark...

Territory Manager I

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 15 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 15 days ago

Territory Manager I Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA Lancaster, PA, USA York, PA, USA Req #4547 Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Become a Territory Manager at The Hillman Group! At Hillman, we foster a culture of...

Regional Sales Manager - Northeast - FOBA VIdeojet

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 16 days ago

Imagine yourself + Growing your expertiseand expanding your skillset with every project. + Owning your ambitionand fueling your career growth. + Joining a companywith a proven track record of...

Regional Director of Sales

  • Mount Joy, PA (10 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Mount Joy, PA (10 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 23 days ago

Are you outgoing and enjoy managing a sales team? Do you like technology and enjoy helping people solve problems? What if you could help people unlock their organization's potential for increased...

RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER in LANCASTER, PA

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 25 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 25 days ago

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION: Four+ years retail management experience with progressively more responsibility, managing multi-unit operations in retail, grocery or convenience store operations with...

Area Supervisor

  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Hershey, PA (21 miles from Lancaster, PA)
  • 27 days ago

Area Supervisor - Beverage Hershey, PA 1 DAYS AGO 21265788 Summary Hershey, PA $18.00 - $18.00 per Hour 2 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commisssion...

Demographic Data for Lancaster, PA

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Lancaster, PA

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Lancaster, PA 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 Lancaster, PA
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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