Area Manager Jobs in Appleton, WI

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 - Packaging

  • Appleton, WI
  • 5 hours ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 5 hours ago

Job Purpose: Our Sales Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development, coordination and direction of profitable sales within a specified region. Duties include acting as the leader of...

Field Manager / Project Manager

  • Appleton, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 1 day ago

un Field Manager / Project Manager (Fox Valley Area) Ridge Top Exteriors compensation: Compensation: $80,000+ total annual earnings expected (base salary pay plus performance bonuses and...

Territory Sales Manager Gardner Denver

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 1 day ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Territory Sales Manager - Gardner Denver Blowers BH Job ID: BH-1938-24 SF Job Req ID: Territory Sales Manager - Gardner Denver Blowers Job Title: Territory Sales Manager -...

National Sales Manager - Data Center Equipment

  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Neenah, WI (9 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 2 days ago

A position at FTI can be the answer to your future career. In this role, you'll be part of a progressive national leader in electrical planning, engineering, technology and energy services. FTI...

National Sales Manager - Switchboards

  • Menasha, WI (6 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Menasha, WI (6 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 3 days ago

A position at FTI can be the answer to your future career. In this role, youll be part of a progressive national leader in electrical planning, engineering, technology and energy services. FTI...

District Sales Manager - Fox Valley

  • Appleton, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 5 days ago

Lead a group of TMs to achieve Division sales, penetration and churn reduction objectives; research, develop and maintain long and short range sales plans, while coaching and developing TMs in...

Territory Manager

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 5 days ago

What We Do : SRS Distribution Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, consists of a family of industry-leading, independent roofing distributors. SRS has grown rapidly through...

Sales Manager - HammerHead

  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Oshkosh, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 7 days ago

Who Are We? HammerHead, located in Lake Mills, Wisconsin is a division of The Toro Company. HammerHead delivers a unique combination of rehabilitation, replacement and installation equipment and...

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Sales Manager gtl

  • De Pere, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 9 days ago
  • De Pere, WI (16 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 9 days ago

Our client is seeking a driven and technically proficient Sales Manager with a strong background in equipment sales. Ideal candidates will have experience working with hydraulic presses and...

Territory Manager - Green Bay, WI

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 10 days ago

Job Title: Territory Manager - Green Bay, WI Travel Required?: Travel - 25% of time Posting Start Date: 6/18/25 Hybrid No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #167520 - Green Bay, Wisconsin,...

Territory Sales Manager - Gardner Denver Blowers

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 11 days ago

Territory Sales Manager - Gardner Denver Blowers Territory Sales Manager - Gardner Denver Blowers BH Job ID: BH-1938-24 SF Job Req ID: Territory Sales Manager - Gardner Denver Blowers Ingersoll...

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Solutions Sales Manager - Fox Valley, WI Territory

  • Winneconne, WI (21 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Winneconne, WI (21 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 16 days ago

Solutions Sales Manager - Fox Valley, WI Territory Covanta United States, Wisconsin, Winneconne 210 Tower Road (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025 Who we are For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a...

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Digital Sales Manager

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 18 days ago

Company Overview Cumulus | Appleton/Green Bay currently features 4 stations in the Northeast Wisconsin area. Our stations include Green Bay: 107.5 WDUZ-FM & 1400 WDUZ AM Sports, 103.1 WOGB-FM...

Sales Manager (Part Time) - 24H210

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 18 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 18 days ago

Employee Type: Regular If you are a CURRENT Carters employee, you MUST apply through the Internal Career Link within the My Career & Performance app in Workday. Do not apply using the below...

Area Supervisor

  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 21 days ago
  • Green Bay, WI (22 miles from Appleton, WI)
  • 21 days ago

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,100 stores, and a strong track record of success and...

Demographic Data for Appleton, WI

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Appleton, WI

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Appleton, WI 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 Appleton, WI
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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