Area Manager Jobs in Houston, TX

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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Sales Manager

  • Houston, TX
  • moments ago
  • Houston, TX
  • moments ago

Sales Manager Company: FlipCo Financial, LP (www.flipcofinancial.com) Title: Sales Manager Location: Houston, Texas - Corporate Offices - (REQUIRED - In-Office/On-Site work schedule) FLSA Status:...

Territory Manager Why YOU want this position At Enverus, were committed to empowering the global quality of life by helping our customers make energy affordable and accessible to the world. We are...

Senior Field Sales Manager

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 hours 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

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 hours 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...

Territory Sales Manager- Payroll/HCM

  • Houston, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Essential Responsibilities: Crush sales presentations with enthusiasm and finesse Use Atlas CRM on your iPad or tablet to show clients why were the cool kids on the block Educate business owners and...

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Sales Manager - Pasadena

  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 14 hours ago

Lead with Impact. Perform with Purpose. Build Teams That Win. Become a Sales Manager at Fitness Connection At Fitness Connection, our Sales Managers are more than just coaches theyre the top...

Territory Manager

  • Houston, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 14 hours ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! Territory Coverage: Westchase Area Bilingual preferred Join...

Sales Territory Manager - Spaces Markets

  • Houston, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 21 hours ago

Salary: USD $80,000 to $85,000 As our Sales Territory Manager - Spaces Markets, you will be focused on identifying, developing, and maintaining business in Education, Hospitality, Government, and...

Selling Sales Manager - Cypress

  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Cypress, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 21 hours ago

About Star Furniture: At Star Furniture, we know it's not simply furniture. It's Thanksgiving dinner, late-night chats, gameday get-togethers, and more. At Star Furniture, we set the stage for...

Regional Sales Manager, Commercial HVAC - REQ # 1303

  • Houston, TX
  • 22 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 22 hours ago

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC is looking for a Regional Sales Manager I, Commercial in Houston, TX. POSITION SUMMARY: The Regional Sales Manager I, Commercial is responsible for sales...

Regional Sales Manager- West

  • Houston, TX
  • 22 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 22 hours ago

The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for managing and growing key customer relationships within a defined geographic territory while actively developing new business opportunities. This role...

Territory Manager - South Texas

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

The role will have responsibilities for distributor management, direct customer management, and account management. TM is responsible for finalizing details of and closing sales for projects with...

Regional Sales Manager - Premier Spirits On Premise

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

What You Need To Know Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people and equips them with leading technology, continuous...

Area Sales Manager

  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pasadena, TX (10 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Services_AME-E495 Area Sales Manager - Full Time - Pasadena (TX), United States Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your...

Sales Manager (Optical Retail)

  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pearland, TX (15 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago

By training you and encouraging you to take ownership of the role, you will be empowered to support store operations, train and coach associates, foster a strong partnership with the Clinical team and...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Houston, TX

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX
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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