Area Manager Jobs in Arlington, VA

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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Sales Manager

  • Bowie, MD (20 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Bowie, MD (20 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 20 days ago

The Retail Store Manager is responsible for running day-to-day sales and operations while meeting excellent customer service standards. Essential Functions (not all-inclusive): Manage Sales team...

Enterprise Sales Manager (Cox Business)

  • Springfield, VA (11 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Springfield, VA (11 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Sales Manager - Cox Business Sales can be both an art and science - and we're looking for someone who can leverage both. At Cox Business, we help companies adopt new technologies that deliver...

Joint Restoration Territory Manager - Arlington, VA

  • Arlington, VA
  • moments ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • moments ago

Join a Team That's Changing Lives! At Vericel, we are pioneers in advanced therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care. Our mission is to develop and deliver innovative, life-changing...

Federal Sales Manager

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 4 hours ago

Get to know Okta Okta is The Worlds Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technologyanywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet...

The Melrose Georgetown Hotel Sales Manager Temporary

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 12 hours ago

What you will be doing Conduct a successful, aggressive solicitation process involving outside sales calls, inside appointments, telephone calls, individual letter and direct mail. As a proactive...

Sales Manager

  • Woodbridge, VA (20 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, VA (20 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 12 hours ago

OVERVIEW Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty...

Group Sales Manager - Major-Market

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 14 hours ago

Join us for this incredible opportunity at the newly renovated 902-room Grand Hyatt Washington hotel, located in downtown Washington, D.C. Not only will you be part of a great team, you will also...

Regional Sales Manager (Enterprise)

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 20 hours ago

Cribl does differently. What does that mean? It means we are a serious company that doesn't take itself too seriously; and we're looking for people who love to get stuff done, and laugh a bit...

District Sales Manager - 66

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 20 hours ago

District Sales Manager Location: Nashville, TN About the Role We are seeking a dynamic District Sales Manager to lead and drive sales efforts. This role involves managing a team of sales...

Sales Manager (Part Time) - 24H210

  • Springfield, VA (11 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, VA (11 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Employee Type: Regular If you are a CURRENT Carters employee, you MUST apply through the Internal Career Link within the My Career & Performance app in Workday. Do not apply using the below...

CPWD Zone Manager

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 1 day ago

CPWD Zone Manager - Washington, DC Region The Certified Parts Wholesale Zone Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing Strategic and Tactical plans for Certified Wholesale...

Territory Sales Manager

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Job Description As a Territory Sales Manager for the market leader in windows, you'll be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued, and your professional...

Strategic Partner and Channel Sales Manager

  • Herndon, VA (16 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (16 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Nuix creates innovative software that empowers organisations to simply and quickly find the truth from any data in a digital world. We are a passionate and talented team, delighting our customers...

Regional Sales Manager - Wound Care

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Distributor Sales Manager - Central Region

  • Arlington, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 4 days ago

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Arlington, VA

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Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Arlington, VA 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 Arlington, VA
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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