Area Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Territory Manager - Waltham, MA

  • Watertown, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Watertown, MA
  • 5 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;...

Vehicle Sales Manager

  • Norwood, MA
  • 27 days ago
  • Norwood, MA
  • 27 days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : Norwood, Massachusetts Monday-Friday Weekends off 7am Start Salary plus uncapped commission At Ryder,...

Sales Manager

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 3 hours ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 3 hours ago

Sales Manager C1790 - New Bedford, 1090 Kings Hwy Unit 2, New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States of America Req #65148 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 We are Aarons - an industry leader in the sales...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Westwood, MA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Westwood, MA
  • 9 hours ago

If youre looking for a special place to build or grow your career, youve found it. Whether youre an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place...

Become a leader in the commercialization and expansion of the groundbreaking, interventional cardiology device, the Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV). As a key member of the sales leadership team,...

Catering Sales Manager 1

  • Washington, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, MA
  • 11 hours ago

JOB SUMMARY The position is accountable for soliciting and handling catering sales opportunities. Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for proper service delivery....

Territory Sales Manager - ES

  • Wrentham, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Wrentham, MA
  • 11 hours ago

High School Diploma or GED (Required) Valid driver's license (Required) 5 years' experience in a role that includes supervising or managing sales personnel and activities (preferred) Experience using...

Sales Manager (Song Sales - Commerce)

  • Boston, MA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 12 hours ago

Job Description Accenture Song accelerates growth for our clients across industries through sustained focus on improving customer acquisition, conversion, and retention for business-to-consumer...

Boston Scientific - ASC Territory Manager - High Plains

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

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

Account Sales Manager

  • Wilmington, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, MA
  • 1 day ago

Reporting to the District Sales Manager, the Account Sales Manager's (ASM) primary function is to perform outside sales of product inventory while driving an assigned route of accounts. You will...

Sales Manager - BT Sales

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

The Sales Manager works to maximize sales occupancy and rates in conjunction with hotel operations to increase profits by increasing room sales and generating business through aggressive sales...

Territory Sales Manager

  • MA
  • 1 day ago
  • MA
  • 1 day ago

Business Unit Description**: Regeneration (Regen) Business Unit - Compex is the world's leading brand in portable muscle stimulators, used for physical preparation, muscular recovery, injury...

Regional Sales Manager -Enterprise

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

As a Regional Sales Manager you are responsible for selling Cornerstone's Workforce Agility Platform software to large-enterprise companies based in the United States. You should have a proven...

Retail Market Manager (US)

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

operations, policies and procedures Proven analytical skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Extensive regional travel required Customer Accountabilities: Supports the Retail Market President...

Regional Sales Director, Customer Base FSI

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.8%
High School or GED
18.8%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Master's Degree
11.1%
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 Massachusetts
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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