Area Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillside, 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
  • 23 days ago
  • East Orange, 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
  • 30+ days ago
  • Middlesex, 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;...

Territory Manager - Passaic County

  • Passaic, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Passaic, NJ
  • 45+ 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;...

Market Manager

  • NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • NJ
  • 3 hours ago

High School diploma or GED or College degree. Experience evaluating and hiring store personnel. Willingness to work flexible hours to include evening, weekends, and holidays when needed....

Field Sales Manager

  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 8 hours ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 8 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...

Business Banking Market Manager-Relationship Manager II

  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 10 hours ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 10 hours ago

Description The Business Banking Market Manager RM II will manage a team of Relationship Managers responsible for Business Banking customers in the 10MM 50 MM market. The Market Manager will be...

Territory Channel Sales Manager

  • Newark, NJ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 11 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
  • 12 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 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...

Human Resources Field Manager

  • Whippany, NJ
  • 12 hours ago
  • Whippany, NJ
  • 12 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 (Part Time) - 24H210

  • Matawan, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Matawan, NJ
  • 22 hours 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....

Sales Manager, Modernization

  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

completion and customer satisfaction Build relationships with local market vertical transportation consultants Local Travel is required to the assigned territory Education / Certifications Highschool or GED...

Market Manager

  • Fairview, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Fairview, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

Required Experience: High School diploma or GED and minimum of 5 years related managerial experience with knowledge of branch operations and demonstrated sales - customer service skills....

Sales Manager

  • Vineland, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Vineland, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Sales Manager C1243 - Vineland, 106 W Landis Ave Unit 7, Vineland, New Jersey, United States of America Req #65089 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 We are Aarons - an industry leader in the sales and...

Northeast Regional Sales Manager

  • Edison, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Details: Join the Super Team! Super Products LLC, an Alamo Group Company, is a successful, growing manufacturing company with a new headquarters in Mukwonago, WI and nationwide rental store...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in New Jersey

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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