Area Manager Jobs in Lake Charles, LA

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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Wireless Sales Manager - Lake Charles, LA (AV)

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 1 day ago

DESCRIPTION Drive sales through personalized wireless solutions and customer education. Premium Retail Services operates in more than 1200 Walmart Supercenter locations across North America, with...

Territory Manager (GI) (Dallas, TX)

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 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...

LF Sales District Leader

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 5 days ago

Overview The Sales District Leader (SDL) is responsible for leading a team of sales representatives and merchandisers to drive superior marketplace execution and customer service. The SDL will...

Global Corporate Sales Manager

  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

Global Corporate Sales Manager Remote (Must be based in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Iowa) Who are we looking for? Choice Hotels, one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has an...

Sr Territory Manager - Commercial Fire Alarm Systems

  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 45+ days ago

Driving Infinite Possibilities Within A Diversified, Global Organization The future is what you make it. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators,...

Commercial Sales Manager

  • Sulphur, LA (10 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sulphur, LA (10 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 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...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 60+ days ago

Join Our National Team as the Regional Sales Manager! Are you looking to leverage your expertise to grow a role that offers varied and challenging work? Our company, a leading parent organization...

Central Regional Sales Manager

  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Iowa, LA (13 miles from Lake Charles, LA)
  • 90+ days ago

TruStile Doors, a Marvin brand, is a leading manufacturer of high-quality interior and exterior doors. Were seeking a dynamic Central Regional Sales Manager to lead and optimize residential...

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Territory Sales Manager

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 90+ days ago

Responsible for calling on assigned and new Professional Customer Accounts. Objectives are to work with assigned store managers and show consistent professional account sales growth through the...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Lake Charles, LA

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Lake Charles, LA 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 Lake Charles, LA
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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