Area Manager Jobs in Gainesville, FL

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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Vascular Territory Sales Manager - Wesley Chapel/Leesburg FL

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 4 days ago

Additional Location(s): N/A Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's...

Territory Manager (GI) (Dallas, TX)

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 5 days ago

Territory Manager (GI) (Dallas, TX) Bausch Health Companies - 3.2 Gainesville, FL Job Details Estimated: $91.9K - $116K a year 7 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D...

Firearms Group Sales Manager

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 5 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Hunting Group Sales Manager supervises the Hunting/Firearms Departments within the store to include compliance standards with all applicable laws and company policies,...

Multimedia Sales Manager [Gainesville]

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 10 days ago

Multimedia Sales Manager - WCJB Gray Media: Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US...

Sales Manager (Optical Retail)

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 12 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 12 days ago

By training you and encouraging you to take ownership of the role, you will be empowered to support store operations, train and coach associates, foster a strong partnership with the Clinical team and...

Sales, Territory Manager - Respirtech (Jacksonville, FL)

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 24 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 24 days ago

Job Title Sales, Territory Manager - Respirtech (Jacksonville, FL) Job Description RespirTech's Territory Managers represent the InCourage airway clearance therapy medical device, calling on but...

District Leader, RX - Gainesville, FL

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 28 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 28 days ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

Assistant Sales Manager

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Reports to: Brand Manager Location: Store Location Are you passionate about supporting others to achieve their highest level of performance when assisting customers in a fast-paced retail...

Area Sales Manager (Multi-Family) - FL NE Coast

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Area Sales Manager (Multi-Family) - FL NE Coast HD Supply - 3.3 Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications 7 years Bachelor of Science Bachelor's degree Senior level Full Job...

Multimedia Sales Manager - Wcjb

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Gray Media: Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. We...

Commercial Sales Manager

  • Alachua, FL (16 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Alachua, FL (16 miles from Gainesville, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

The Commercial Sales Manager is responsible for driving the commercial sales within their AutoZone location. The CSM develops and maintains positive relationships with commercial customers by...

Retail Area Manager

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 45+ days ago

The Retail Area Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership of branches within their assigned metropolitan market....

Account Sales Manager

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 60+ days ago

Job Overview: Account Sales Manager - Gainesville and surroundingsThe Account Sales Manager Combination is responsible for up-selling and fulfillment/replenishment, focused on execution and...

Demographic Data for Gainesville, FL

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Gainesville, FL

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL
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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