Area Manager Jobs in Norwalk, CT

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, Walt Whitman

  • Huntington Station, NY (21 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntington Station, NY (21 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Balance selling responsibilities and overall store operations activities....

Sales Manager

  • Fairfield, CT (11 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • moments ago
  • Fairfield, CT (11 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • moments ago

Benefits: 401(k) Bonus based on performance Employee discounts Health insurance Training & development Pure Barre is the national leader in barre fitness with more than 500+ franchise locations in...

Regional Contract Sales Manager - Northeast

  • Shelton, CT (20 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Shelton, CT (20 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Overview The Regional Contractor Sales Manager is a highly accomplished and innovative sales leader with extensive experience selling to medium and large sized electrical contractors (EC);...

TS Regional Sales Manager

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 17 hours ago

Description TS Regional Sales Manager Liquidity Sales The Commercial Banking Liquidity Services team is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented leader to head Liquidity Sales for the Commercial...

Hiring for Gym Membership Sales Manager!

  • Pleasantville, NY (18 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasantville, NY (18 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Club Managers, Personal Trainers and Membership Sales Talent! Our growing Anytime Fitness club(s) in Westchester County are adding to the Team the best-of-the-best gym membership managers and...

Sales Assoc District Leader - Boston MA

  • Harrison, NY (17 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (17 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 3 days ago

OverviewWe are looking for a Territory Manager to join our Sales team. You will be responsible for driving sales in new and existing accounts as well as providing direct field sales and...

Market Manager

  • Jericho, NY (23 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jericho, NY (23 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Company: Valley Bank Location: Jericho, NY Career Level: Mid-Senior Level Industries: Banking, Insurance, Financial Services Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:...

Territory Manager - New Rochelle, NY (Field Based)

  • White Plains, NY (18 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (18 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Position Overview: Are you ready to take your career to the next level by joining a global medical device market leader in diabetes care? At Insulet Corporation, we are transforming lives with...

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Channel Sales Manager SCS

  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (7 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 4 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Manager of Channel Sales, Community Solutions is primarily responsible for identifying, recruiting, and developing external Sales Channel Partners and Agents who are focused on...

Territory Manager (GI) (Dallas, TX)

  • Bridgeport, CT (12 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (12 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Territory Manager (GI) (Dallas, TX) Bausch Health Companies - 3.2 Bridgeport, CT Job Details Estimated: $93.3K - $118K a year 8 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D...

Territory Manager (GI) (Dallas, TX)

  • Fairfield, CT (8 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fairfield, CT (8 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 5 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...

Sales Manager (Pharma)

  • Port Washington, NY (23 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Port Washington, NY (23 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Actylis is a global solutions provider with over 75 years of experience, specializing in streamlining the management of critical ingredients and raw materials for our business partners. We offer...

Sales Assoc District Leader - Boston MA

  • Purchase, NY (15 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (15 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Overview We are looking for a Territory Manager to join our Sales team. You will be responsible for driving sales in new and existing accounts as well as providing direct field sales and...

Sales Manager, Men's Store - Westchester

  • White Plains, NY (18 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (18 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Neiman Marcus Group is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we do for our customers, associates, brand partners, and communities. Our legacy of innovation and our culture of...

Territory Sales Manager - Central IN - Indianapolis, IN

  • Shelton, CT (20 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (20 miles from Norwalk, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Job Overview The Territory Manager is responsible for the sales and promotion of Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems products through Distribution to end-users and specifying inuences and for attaining...

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Demographic Data for Norwalk, CT

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Norwalk, CT

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Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Norwalk, CT 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 Norwalk, CT
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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