Area Manager Jobs in Alabama

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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SMB Sales Manager (Cox Business)

  • Lillian, AL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lillian, AL
  • 21 hours ago

Must reside near or be willing to relocate to the Pensacola, FL or Fort Walton Beach, FL area. Relocation assistance is available. Sales Manager - Cox Business Sales can be both an art and science...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Auburn, AL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Auburn, AL
  • 14 hours ago

Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office **Job Description** Here at Thermo Fisher Scientific, our industry-leading scale means unparalleled commercial reach, unique...

Industrial & Co-Manufacturing Sales Manager

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 14 hours ago

The Industrial & Co-Manufacturing Sales Manager is accountable for overall customer performance vs. plan (AOP delivery), revenue and margin. This role will also be responsible for customer...

District Sales Manager

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 15 hours ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Consults management on policies, procedures, and store operations (including personnel, MIS, Security, etc.)....

Regional Sales Manager (Enterprise)

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 1 day ago

Cribl does differently. What does that mean? It means we are a serious company that doesn't take itself too seriously; and we're looking for people who love to get stuff done, and laugh a bit...

Territory Sales Manager- Payroll/HCM

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago

Every day, Heartland, a Global Payments Company, makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our products and unmatched services. Simply, we create...

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Associate Account Sales Manager

  • Albertville, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Albertville, AL
  • 2 days ago

Associate Account Sales Manager 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 703 Railroad Avenue, Albertville, AL 35950 Essential Duties & Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts....

District Sales Manager

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 days ago

District Sales Manager Grainger - 3.6 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $102,300 - $170,500 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off...

Catering Sales Manager

  • Opelika, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 2 days ago

As a member of our hospitality team, the primary responsibility of a Catering Sales Manager is to proactively seek and secure group and catering opportunities, driving revenue growth and customer...

DC Area Supervisor

  • Mc Calla, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Mc Calla, AL
  • 3 days ago

Position Purpose: The DC Area Supervisor leads an hourly team and influences the entire distribution team to do the fast-paced work required to run the distribution center as efficiently, safely...

Territory Manager (GI) (Dallas, TX)

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 4 days ago

Join a team! We are a global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes. We develop, manufacture and market a range of...

RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER UNASSIGNED_Huntsville AL (Due To Growth)

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 4 days 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...

RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER UNASSIGNED_Tuscaloosa, AL (Growth)

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 4 days 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...

Sales Manager - 3941

  • Mobile, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 4 days ago

PURPOSE - Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the...

Regional Sales Director, Screening Sales (Alabama)

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Alabama

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.0%
High School or GED
18.7%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Master's Degree
11.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.0%
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 Alabama
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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