Area Manager Jobs in Ashland, VA

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 Director, Modality Solutions (East Coast)

  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 19 hours ago

Position Overview** The Digital Radiography Sales Specialist is the regional DR and CT expert for all technical and clinical aspects of DR and CT products. He/she is responsible for the...

Market Manager Richmond, VA

  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 22 hours ago

Vast array of voluntary benefits Company Vehicle Position Overview: The Market Team Leader is responsible for the overall store operations in their designated district....

Sales Manager

  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : Richmond Division - Richmond, VA Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Building Locally, Leading Nationally Award-winning builder with honors under our tool belt such...

Regional Sales Manager, Foot and Ankle - MidAtlantic

  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Job title Regional Sales Manager, Foot and Ankle - MidAtlantic Function MedTech Sales Sub function Clinical Sales - Surgeons (Commission) Category Senior Manager, Clinical Sales - Surgeons...

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Territory Sales Manager, Away from Home Sales (Virginia)

  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Your Opportunity as the Territory Sales Manager, Away from Home Sales (Virginia) Be responsible for volume, distribution, profitability of our Away from Home products and for building customer...

Territory Sales Manager

  • Ashland, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ashland, VA
  • 2 days ago

, Mechanical Sales, Industrial Sales, Agricultural Sales, Engineering Sales,, Regional Sales, Territory Sales, Mechanical Sales, Industrial Sales, Agricultural Sales, Engineering Sales, Area Manager...

District Leader, Retail Pharmacy - Virginia

  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 3 days ago

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading...

Territory Sales Manager-(Central)

  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Territory Sales Manager-(Central) (2085)** + Title:Territory Sales Manager-(Central) + Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials + Location:Remote + Employment Type:Full time Group...

Oncology (Inside) Sales Manager - Nationwide

  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Oncology Inside Sales Manager** IQVIA is looking for a high performing, results-oriented sales manager with a track record of success to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join...

Market Sales Manager

  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 4 days ago

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated...

Sr. Service Sales Manager

  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.** **The Opportunity** Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving transformational change and building lasting client relationships? If so, joining...

Solutions Sales Manager

  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 5 days ago

This position is fully remote, and candidates must be located in CA, OR, WA (preferred), NV or AZ. Candidates that apply without a resume will not be considered. As the **Retail Solutions Sales...

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Retail Branch Manager

  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 5 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....

National Sales Manager Inkjet Printing Solutions

  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Position Overview** Effectively achieve the targets within market segments and technologies. Plan and perform a broad range of sales management functions with the Inkjet Sales Manager Team to...

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Sales Manager

  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA (12 miles from Ashland, VA)
  • 8 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...

Demographic Data for Ashland, VA

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Ashland, VA

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Ashland, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.1%
High School or GED
18.5%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Master's Degree
11.3%
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 Ashland, VA
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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