Area Manager Jobs in Lees Summit, MO

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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Regional Director of Engineering (Electrical Power Systems)

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
3 hours ago

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
3 hours ago

About Shermco Since 1974, Shermco has become North America's largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are...

Sales Manager

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
4 hours ago

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
4 hours ago

The Sales Manager will plan, control, coach and direct the overall activity of the branch or assigned branches sales and marketing team. Work in conjunction with the Facility / General Manager to...

Cryo Nerve Block - Territory Manager- St. Louis/ Kansas City

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
7 hours ago

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
7 hours ago

Who We Are AtriCure, Inc. provides innovative technologies for the treatment of Afib and related conditions. Afib affects more than 33 million people worldwide. Electrophysiologists and...

Key Account Manager (Outside Sales Manager)- Kansas City, MO Job Details RS Group

Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
7 hours ago

Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
7 hours ago

We Are RS Group Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance,...

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Verizon Retail Area Manager - Barrywoods Crossing MO

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
18 hours ago

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
18 hours ago

As a Retail Area Manager for Verizon products at Best Buy, youll support and coordinate the Verizon sales team members in select locations....

Regional Sales Manager - Central

Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
2 days ago

Overland Park, KS (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
2 days ago

With experience across multiple cloud providers, enterprise applications and digital technologies, Navisite serves clients in the health and industrial, life sciences, technology, consumer goods and...

Regional Software Sales Manager (North Central)

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
3 days ago

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
3 days ago

Salary Not Available Regional Software Sales Manager (North Central) Motorola Solutions Location: Kansas City, MO - 64118 Positions available: 1 Job #: R54153MO Source: FileImport - Motorola...

Regional Sales Manager - CCI

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
3 days ago

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
3 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $99k - $199k Per Year Regional Sales Manager - CCI Nilfisk, Inc. Occupation: Sales Managers Location: Kansas...

Territory Sales Manager - Central Region

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
3 days ago

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
3 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $99k - $199k Per Year Territory Sales Manager - Central Region Danone North America Occupation: Sales...

Assistant Studio Sales Manager (Leawood)

Leawood, KS (14 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
3 days ago

Leawood, KS (14 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
3 days ago

CycleBar is seeking an assistant sales /studio manager for our state-of-the-art location in Leawood. Our Assistantl Managers are passionate about fitness and delivering a superior experience. They...

District Retail Manager

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
5 days ago

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
5 days ago

Between $78k and $98k Per Year Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $37k - $60k Per Year District Retail Manager Palm Beach Tan, Inc. Occupation: First-Line...

Vacation Package Sales Manager

Independence, MO (14 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
5 days ago

Independence, MO (14 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
5 days ago

Sales Managers are part of our JV Retail Marketing team which markets and sells our affordable, family friendly mini vacation packages through our retail locations based in outlet malls and Bass...

Regional Sales Manager

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
5 days ago

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
5 days ago

We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide...

Territory Manager (Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah)

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
5 days ago

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
5 days ago

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and...

Territory Manager (Utility Sales Specialist)

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
5 days ago

Kansas City, MO (18 miles from Lees Summit, MO)
5 days ago

EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE. EXCITING POSSIBILITIES. GREAT OPPORTUNITY. Custom Truck One Source has changed the way the industry looks at specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions. With sales,...

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Demographic Data for Lees Summit, MO

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Home Value vs Household Income in Lees Summit, MO

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Total Population

107,529

Number of Businesses

2,880

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Lees Summit, MO

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Lees Summit, MO offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

42.1%

High School or GED

18.5%

Associate's Degree

14.4%

Master's Degree

11.3%

Vocational Degree or Certification

7.9%

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 Lees Summit, MO

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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