Area Manager Jobs in Washington

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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Large Ag Territory Manager

  • Yakima, WA
  • 12 days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 12 days ago

PAPE MACHINERY - AGRICULTURE & TURF DIVISION YAKIMA, WA LARGE AG TERRITORY MANAGER: Do you love to compete? Are you driven to win? Do you like creating your own success and results? If you...

Sales Manager - Olympia, WA

  • Olympia, WA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 11 hours ago

Location: Olympia, US-WA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Sales Manager - Olympia, WA Together We Innovate. Together We Change Altria Group Distribution Company is currently seeking a qualified...

Market Sales Manager - Tacoma/Puyallup/Auburn, WA

  • Auburn, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 14 hours ago

Who We Are: At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. We're a technology company building the world's most advanced-and uncomplicated-digital marketplace for used...

District Sales Manager - Bank Channel

  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 hours ago

Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater...

Title: Frontline Sales Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 hours ago

We Put the World on Vacation Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and...

Treasury Product Sales Manager - Global Payments Solutions

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 15 hours ago

Job Description: Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the...

Senior Product Sales Manager - Channel - REMOTE

  • Seattle, WA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 17 hours ago

Requisition #:17081 Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between...

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Zone Manager

  • Renton, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Renton, WA
  • 1 day ago

. · Customer Service orientation required. · Able to interact in a corporate environment and effectively communicate with all levels of management. · Must be flexible and possess the ability to meet...

We are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further - Haemonetics is...

Sales Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Job Req ID: 26472 About Supermicro: Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data,...

Sales Manager, Credit Reporting Agency

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

We're seeking an enthusiastic and goal-oriented Sales Manager to join our Credit Reporting Agency team to drive revenue growth through strategic sales of credit data, due diligence solutions, and...

Hospitality Zone Manager

  • Pacific Beach, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pacific Beach, WA
  • 1 day ago

Hospitality Zone Manager Department: Zone Management Location: Pacific Beach, WA Job Summary: Seabrook Hospitality is seeking a diligent and organized individual to join our team as a Hospitality...

Regional Parts Sales Manager - Commercial HVAC

  • Kent, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 1 day ago

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company Daikin Applied is seeking a Regional Parts Sales Manager (RPSM) to grow revenues and deliver profits by managing assigned existing and future...

MCP Sales Manager - West Region

  • Kent, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 1 day ago

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company The MCP Sales Manager - West Region (Modular Central Plant) is responsible for driving the sale of large, complex, bundled offerings to solution...

If you're passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide's...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Washington

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Washington offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.3%
High School or GED
18.3%
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 Washington
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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