Area Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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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Direct Sales Manager

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Sales Management Daily field hours: 2:30pm - 8:30pm Qualifications: 3+ years of Outside Sales experience, supervisory preferred Ability to work efficiently with technical devices including laptops,...

Senior Regional Sales Manager

  • El Cerrito, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • moments ago
  • El Cerrito, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • moments ago

Gpac is seeking a Sr. Regional Sales Manager to oversee and coordinate all sales activities in the Central region based in our client’s Chicago office. They are a family-owned company that...

Account Sales Manager

  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 10 hours 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...

Sales Manager

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 19 hours 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...

Regional Sales Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 20 hours ago

To Power Smart Mobility for Every Driver and Vehicle, Everywhere For decades, parking was a hassle. Then in 2008, ParkMobile launched with a simple goal: make parking easier. Today, our team is...

Gourmet Market Manager @ The Epicurean Trader

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

This role is a member of the store leadership team and is responsible for input on all key-holder store operations including overseeing store opening and closing duties, food and beverage production...

Regional Sales Director - Majors West New Remote (Usa - San Francisco, Ca)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Regional Sales Director - Majors West New Remote (Usa - San Francisco, Ca) NEW!! Details of the offer PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE:PD) is a global leader in digital operations management. Half of the...

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VP, Pacific West Division Manager (Surface Water)

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or...

Major Accounts Sales Manager

  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Konica Minolta currently has an exciting opportunity for a Major Account Sales Manager! Responsibilities Works with Market VP to ensure the revenue, market share, profit margins and...

Regional Director

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Join a great place to work with MissionSquare Retirement, a FINANCIAL SERVICES LEADER in public sector employee retirement products and services. Headquartered in Washington, DC, MissionSquare...

Regional Sales Manager (Enterprise)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days 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...

Regional Sales Manager - Power Supplies

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

Regional Sales Manager - Power Supplies LOCATION San Francisco, CA Full Remote TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $110,000 - $130,000 / yr ID BC... POSTED Apr 8, 2025 Power Up Your Sales Career: Regional...

Regional Business Manager (Northern California)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

Regional Business Manager (Northern California) (part of Nestle) 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars San Francisco, CA 94108 The Nestle Professional Solutions at Nestle USA leverages its position as the...

Senior Regional Director, Regional Medical Science Liaisons

  • Emeryville, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Emeryville, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

. + PC & iPad literacy required, MSOffice skills.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,...

Architect & Designer Market Manager, Bay Area

  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Architect & Designer Sales Rep, Bay Area Architect & Designer Sales Rep, Bay Area USSan LeandroUS Sales Description The A&D (architect and designer) segment of the Caesarstone value chain is an...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in San Francisco, CA 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 San Francisco, CA
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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