Area Manager Jobs in Olympia, WA

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 Sales Manager - Northeast

  • Olympia, WA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 17 hours ago

Territory Sales Manager - Northeast HORIBA INSTRUMENTS INC - Olympia, WA Posted: 4/30/2025 - Expires: 7/29/2025 Job ID: 288430273 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job...

HPE Aruba - Seattle Territory Manager

  • Olympia, WA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 18 hours ago

Location: Olympia, US-WA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent HPE Aruba - Seattle Territory Manager HPE Aruba - Seattle Territory Manager This role has been designated as 'Remote/Teleworker', which...

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Clinical Regional Sales Manager-East

  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days ago

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the...

Senior Field Sales Manager, SaaS Remote

  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago

_*You may work from a remote home office location anywhere in the Central, Mountain or Pacific U.S. time zones*_** **Research and Learning, US (CCHGroup.com)** is part of Wolters Kluwer Tax &...

District Sales Manager

  • Home, WA (20 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Home, WA (20 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Location: CAWAO: Carrier-Home Washington Remote Location, Remote City, WA, 98001 USA - KGS US REOMOTE OR or WA District Sales Manager As the worlds largest manufacturer of fire safety products,...

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Associate Clinical Territory Manager

  • Olympia, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 6 days ago

Associate Clinical Territory Manager Cochlear Americas - Olympia, WA Posted: 4/24/2025 - Expires: 7/22/2025 Job ID: 288251665 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job...

Ownership Zone Manager

  • Olympia, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 6 days ago

Ownership Zone Manager** We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of...

Field Sales Manager

  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Field Sales Manager McLane Company - Lakewood, WA Posted: 4/22/2025 - Expires: 7/21/2025 Job ID: 288190273 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description Description...

Sales Manager

  • Tumwater, WA
  • 12 days ago
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 12 days ago

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Develops a well-trained sales staff that meets or exceed all sales quotas,...

Cloud Security Sales Manager

  • Olympia, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 13 days ago

About Team & About Role:** The Cloud Security seller is a technical sales professional characterized by intimate understanding of their specific product, the pain it resolves, the competitors,...

Regional Sales Manager (Enterprise)

  • Olympia, WA
  • 15 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 15 days ago

Regional Sales Manager (Enterprise) Cribl, Inc - Olympia, WA Posted: 4/15/2025 - Expires: 7/14/2025 Job ID: 287970011 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description...

Regional Sales Manager II

  • Olympia, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 16 days ago

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the...

Sales Manager-2 Channel

  • Olympia, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 16 days ago

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power...

National Sales Manager Dealer Channel

  • Olympia, WA
  • 25 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 25 days ago

Position Overview The purpose of this role is to achieve sales goals while creating an ongoing, mutually profitable relationship with Channel partners that significantly contributes to the...

Division Sales Manager

  • Olympia, WA
  • 27 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 27 days ago

Min USD $100,000.00/Yr. Max USD $145,000.00/Yr. Job Summary The Division Sales Manager oversees multiple locations, leads by example, and sets the tone for the area by actively building market...

Demographic Data for Olympia, WA

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Olympia, WA

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Olympia, WA 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 Olympia, WA
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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