Area Manager Jobs in Madison, 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

  • Madison, WI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 hour ago

OVERVIEW Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences-for true beauty...

OEM Territory Manager - Midwest Region

  • Madison, WI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 hour ago

The Opportunity: Keystone Technologies is a leader in the design and manufacture of LED drivers, modules, controls, and related lighting components. We are seeking an exceptional OEM Territory...

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RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER UNASSIGNED in Madison, WI future growth

  • Middleton, WI (6 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Middleton, WI (6 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 14 hours ago

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION: Four+ years retail management experience with progressively more responsibility, managing multi-unit operations in retail, grocery or convenience store operations with...

Account Sales Manager, Manufacturing - Madison/Portage

  • Monona, WI (2 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Monona, WI (2 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Work Location Type: Onsite About Grainger: W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep...

Clinical Regional Sales Manager-East

  • Madison, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 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...

Account Sales Manager, Manufacturing - Madison/Portage

  • Madison, WI (4 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, WI (4 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 5 days ago

Work Location Type: Onsite About Grainger: W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep...

Senior Field Sales Manager, SaaS Remote

  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 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 &...

Ownership Zone Manager

  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 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...

Territory Sales Manager

  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago

Territory Sales Manager Job Employer Name: Switch4LLCSpiderID: 13934189 Location: Madison, WisconsinDate Posted: 1/28/2025 Wage: $35k-$45kCategory: Management Job Code: 25-01246 Number Of...

Area Sales Manager I, HVAC Residential - REQ # 1187

  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago

Area Sales Manager I, HVAC Residential - REQ # 1187 Location: Madison, WI Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC is looking for an Area Sales Manager I, Residential in Wisconsin. POSITION SUMMARY:...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Madison, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 8 days ago

Culligan Total Water Treatment Systems Inc. is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to oversee and drive sales for our commercial and household water treatment products in the Michigan, Wisconsin, and...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Madison, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 8 days ago

The Sub-Zero Group, Inc., Regional Sales Manager is responsible for managing the company’s regional distributor network to deliver assigned sales quotas by brand, improving the retail...

Foodservice Sales Territory Manager - Madison, WI

  • Madison, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 8 days ago

Foodservice Territory Manager AA - Madison, WI ABOUT HORMEL FOODS - Inspired People. Inspired Food. About Hormel Foods - Inspired People. Inspired Food. Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin,...

Territory Manager (Wisconsin)

  • Madison, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 11 days ago

Pulmonx is currently seeking a Territory Manager to join our Sales team supporting our Wisconsin Territory. To best support this region, this Territory Manager must live in Milwaukee or Madison....

Company Description Must live in assigned territory or be willing to relocate M&H Valve Company/Kennedy Valve Company is seeking a Territory Sales Manager for Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota The...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Madison, WI

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Madison, WI 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 Madison, 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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