Area Manager Jobs in Edison, NJ

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 - Staten Island, NY

  • Hillside, NJ (14 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillside, NJ (14 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day 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;...

Territory Manager Essex - Hudson County, NJ

  • East Orange, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 23 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;...

Territory Manager - Middlesex County, NJ

  • Middlesex, NJ (6 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (6 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 30+ 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;...

Regional Director, EMS Sales (R26888)

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Full Job DescriptionAre you an experienced professional with a passion for trading solutions and client engagement? FactSet is seeking a dynamic Regional Director, EMS Sales to join our team. As...

Sales Manager 2 Channel

  • Bedminster, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Bedminster, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Job Description: This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered Join AT&T and reimagine the...

Account Sales Manager

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 hours 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...

Field Sales Manager

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (13 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (13 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Fedway, a midsize distributor of wine and spirits with 1000 employees nationwide, is looking for a motivated, self-starter who is looking to make that next move in their sales career. We are...

Regional Sales Director, Customer Base FSI

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 15 hours 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...

Territory Channel Sales Manager

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart. The Opportunity Are you a high-energy, self-motivated professional with a proven track record in partner management and a passion for driving hybrid cloud and...

Sales Manager (Song Sales - Commerce)

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 17 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...

Regional director, Mid-market sales (East)

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

About Writer Writer is the full-stack generative AI platform delivering transformative ROI for the world's leading enterprises. Named one of the top 50 companies in AI by Forbes and one of the...

Human Resources Field Manager

  • Whippany, NJ (21 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Whippany, NJ (21 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Overview When you join Suburban Propane, you become a part of a fast-paced and dynamic company that has been serving its employees and customers for 90 years. As an HR Operations Manager, you will...

Sales Manager - Brooklyn, NY

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Industry leading sales and marketing firm interested in meeting Sales Manager candidates. The primary role is selling residences and being a contributing team member to the sales gallery...

Sales Manager (Part Time) - 24H210

  • Matawan, NJ (10 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Matawan, NJ (10 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Advance You Program helps earn a GED or a bachelors degree tuition-free or learn English as a second language! The opportunity to learn and build skills and grow as an individual....

Senior Sales Manager

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. The Senior Sales Manager is a...

Demographic Data for Edison, NJ

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Edison, NJ

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Edison, NJ 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 Edison, NJ
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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