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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Regional Sales Manager - Northeast - FOBA VIdeojet

  • New Brunswick, NJ (3 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (3 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Imagine yourself + Growing your expertiseand expanding your skillset with every project. + Owning your ambitionand fueling your career growth. + Joining a companywith a proven track record of...

Multinational Corporations Payments Sales Manager - Vice President

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

Join the Payments Sales team! As a key leader on the team, you will drive the end-to-end client experience. As a Payments Sales Manager (PSM) within the Payments Corporate Sales team, you will be...

Territory 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

Securitas Healthcare, part of Securitas, empowers caregivers to deliver connected, productive and safe care. Its innovative portfolio of healthcare solutions helps over 15,000 hospitals, clinics...

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Associate Territory Manager - North Jersey

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Summary Be part of something bigger! BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and...

Content 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

Location: New York City (onsite) Salary Range: $110,000-144,000 _ The Global Content Partnership (GCP) team's mission is to help professional content creators participate in, and benefit from,...

National Sales Manager

  • Somerville, NJ (14 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerville, NJ (14 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Power-Flo Pumps & Systems pump company was established by a group of industry veterans. Our staff has a combined industry experience of nearly 100 years. We offer products with consistent quality...

07S0 - ITCL - Jan San unit - RESM - REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

  • Livingston, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Livingston, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

07S0 - ITCL - Jan San unit - RESM - REGIONAL SALES MANAGER 9 Peach Tree Hill Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039, USA Req #500 Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Candidates should live in MI, OH, IL, WI, or MN....

Field Sales Manager - Queens/LI/Brooklyn Retail (E&J Gallo)

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Field Sales Manager - Queens/LI/Brooklyn Retail (E&J Gallo) Brooklyn, NY | Sales | Full Time | Big Apple Job Description BECOME OUR BEST INGREDIENT... Bring your talent to the mix at Empire...

District Sales Manager, Specialty Care CVRM-New York, NY

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We're focused on the potential of science to...

Regional Sales Manager - Northeast, MONARCH - JJMT

  • Raritan, NJ (13 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raritan, NJ (13 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Regional Sales Manager - Northeast, MONARCH - JJMT- Function MedTech Sales- Sub function Clinical Sales - Hospital/Hospital Systems (Commission)- Category Manager, Clinical Sales -...

Regional Sales Manager - Wound Care

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

Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions....

Field Manager (Full-Time, Exempt)

  • Elizabeth, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Job Description: AMERICAN GREETINGS has an exciting career opportunity based in the Elizabeth, NJ area for an experienced candidate with a background in sales or retail management and a desire to...

Territory Manager (GI) (Dallas, TX)

  • Matawan, NJ (10 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Matawan, NJ (10 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 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...

Territory Manager (GI) (Dallas, TX)

  • Edison, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Territory Manager (GI) (Dallas, TX) Bausch Health Companies - 3.2 Edison, NJ Job Details Estimated: $95.4K - $121K a year 15 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D...

Clinical Territory Manager, Diabetes (Jersey Shore, NJ)

  • Holmdel, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (15 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Apr 2025 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare...

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
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 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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