Area Manager Jobs in Springfield, IL

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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MILLER District Sales Manager - Welding

  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 1 day ago

_Are you enthusiastic about welding and eager to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our valued customers?_ Join our team at ITW Welding and immerse yourself in a dynamic and inclusive...

Crop Protection Area Sales Manager - GROWMARK, Inc. - Remote (Central IL)

  • Chatham, IL (10 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chatham, IL (10 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

SALARY RANGE: $88,950.00 - $122,325.00 GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and...

Remote Work

Territory Manager, Crop Protection (Illinois)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at Corteva Agriscience! Corteva currently has an exciting opportunity for a Territory Manager -...

NA Sales Manager

  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago

Division Description** **:** ITW Specialty Films designs, manufactures and markets specialized Holographic films for the consumer packaging, trading cards and lottery market under the ShineMark...

Regional Sales Director, Screening Sales (Illinois)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 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...

Territory Manager

  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What's Right throughout the last...

Remote Work

Commercial Sales Manager

  • Leland Grove, IL (2 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Leland Grove, IL (2 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 9 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...

Network Carrier Field Manager

  • Springfield, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 9 days ago

orientation Problem solving skills Creativity (preferred) Proficient in Microsoft Office products Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook) intermediate required Warehouse software...

National Sales Manager Dealer Channel

  • Springfield, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 11 days ago

National Sales Manager Dealer Channel Company: Fujifilm Location: Springfield, IL Date Posted: 4/2/25, 3:34 AM Position Overview The purpose of this role is to achieve sales goals while creating...

Regional Sales Director Pacific Northwest

  • Springfield, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 11 days ago

Regional Sales Director Pacific Northwest Company: Trustmark Location: Springfield, IL Date Posted: 4/2/25, 6:18 AM Trustmark's mission is to improve wellbeing - for everyone. It is a mission...

Territory Manager - New Jersey

  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago

Position Overview Territory Manager - New Jersey - Remote As a member of our sales team, you will sell portable ultrasound systems in a consultative, professional and high velocity sales...

Regional Sales Manager (Healthcare)

  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago

HD Supply Regional Sales Manager (Healthcare) in Springfield , Illinois The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for managing a District within the following locations: Wisconsin, Chicago,...

Cloud Product Sales Manager

  • Springfield, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 17 days ago

Rubrik Cloud Product Sales Manager in Springfield , Illinois About Team & About Role: The Cloud Product Sales Manager is a sales professional characterized by intimate understanding of their...

Sales Manager

  • Springfield, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 17 days ago

Sales Manager Crowne Plaza Springfield - Convention CTR - 3.5 Springfield, IL Job Details $45,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible...

Regional Director, MI

  • Springfield, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 18 days ago

Fujifilm Regional Director, MI in Springfield , Illinois Position Overview The Regional Director, Medical Informatics is responsible for prospecting, developing, and closing Radiology Medical...

Demographic Data for Springfield, IL

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Springfield, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Springfield, IL 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 Springfield, IL
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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