Area Manager Jobs in Newark, 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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Market Sales Manager - New York, NY

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Who We Are: At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. Were a technology company building the worlds most advancedand uncomplicateddigital marketplace for used...

Associate Territory Manager- Biologics (Rotational)

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • moments ago

Job purpose The Field Sales Rotational Territory Manager is responsible for promoting Sun's products, optimizing the business opportunities in targeted physicians' offices, key clinics and...

Sales Manager

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Develops a well-trained sales staff that meets or exceed all sales quotas,...

Territory Manager Urology General Surgery (Long Island, NY)

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Summary** As the Territory Manager for Urology & General Surgery (UroGS), you will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic, result oriented sales plan for BK's intra-operative...

Regional Sales Director New San Francisco, CA; Reno, NV; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Los Angeles[ .]

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Are you a dynamic sales leader with a proven track record of building and scaling high-performing teams? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where you can shape sales strategies...

Sales Manager

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Sales Manager - Brooklyn Sales Manager Sales Manager At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we're revolutionizing the real estate industry with...

Regional Sales Manager - Northeast - FOBA VIdeojet

  • New Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (22 miles from Newark, 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 (4 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from Newark, 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...

Market Manager- Paterson and Fair Lawn

  • Paterson, NJ (12 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Paterson, NJ (12 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Accountable for the growth and profitability of their branch or branches. Improves revenues and expenses and creates an environment that exceeds...

Market Manager

  • Fort Lee, NJ (13 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ (13 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Accountable for the growth and profitability of their branch or branches. Improves revenues and expenses and creates an environment that exceeds...

Territory Manager

  • New York City, NY (8 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (8 miles from Newark, 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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Territory Manager

  • Great Neck, NY (24 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Great Neck, NY (24 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Type: Regular Work Location: Market - AMRET - NY - New York 266 Overview: 2020 Companies is hiring Territory Managers who are experts in brand advocacy and merchant visits! Schedule: Monday -...

Regional Sales Manager, Prime accounts, Northeast - 32624

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified...

Associate Territory Manager - North Jersey

  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, 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 (8 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (8 miles from Newark, 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,...

Demographic Data for Newark, NJ

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Newark, NJ

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Newark, 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 Newark, 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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