Area Manager Jobs in California

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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Allstate Residential

Territory Sales Manager

Join our team at Allstate Residential as a Territory Sales Manager in Alpine, CA 91901. We are looking for a motivated individual who is passionate about sales and driving revenue growth. Job...

ATI/ABC Windows

Field Manager

Job Summary: The Field Manager will oversee our team of installers and service technicians and will be responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of our installation and service...

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Territory Manager - East San Gabriel Valley

  • San Gabriel, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • San Gabriel, CA
  • 22 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Foster the customer relationship in a team based selling model. Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department;...

Territory Manager - San Luis Obispo

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 30+ days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Foster the customer relationship in a team based selling model. Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department;...

Territory Manager-North County San Diego

  • La Mirada, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • La Mirada, CA
  • 30+ days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Foster the customer relationship in a team based selling model. Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department;...

Corporate Sales Manager Compliance Solutions

  • La Palma, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • La Palma, CA
  • 11 days ago

Related Searches: Sales, Marketing, Territory, Region, District, Customer Service, Business-to-Business, Human Capital Management, HCM Payroll, Time and Labor, Interview, Job Description,...

Sales Manager

  • Corona, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • Corona, CA
  • 25 days ago

The Retail Store Manager is responsible for running day-to-day sales and operations while meeting excellent customer service standards. Essential Functions (not all-inclusive): Manage Sales team...

Food & Beverage Area Supervisor $20.50/HR

  • Vallejo, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Vallejo, CA
  • 4 days ago

Job Duties: Manage the operations of multiple food & beverage units in an area by analyzing our elements of success: service, production, labor and revenue Manage a team of 50 to 100 members...

Gourmet Market Manager @ The Epicurean Trader

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 hours 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...

Territory Manager, Bone Growth Therapies - Fracture - West Los Angeles

  • West Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • West Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Why Orthofix? Guided by our organizational values Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve peoples quality of...

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Sales Manager Trainee

  • Temecula, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 5 hours ago

NOW HIRING FOR SALE PERSON, SALES MANAGER TRAINEE, MUST HAVE SALES EXPERIENCE. WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT INDIVIDUAL ON PRODUCTS AND MERCHANDISE. FULL TIME SALES POSITION AT MOTORCYCLE DEALER, GREAT...

Sales Manager

  • Riverside, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 5 hours ago

What you will be doing Conduct a successful, aggressive solicitation process involving outside sales calls, inside appointments, telephone calls, individual letter and direct mail. As a proactive...

Sales Manager

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Overview Konica Minolta currently has an exciting opportunity for a Sales Manager! Responsibilities Attract, hire, train, develop, motivate and manage members of a world-class sales organization....

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in California 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 California
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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