Area Manager Jobs in Washington

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

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 8 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...

Regional Sales Manager - Mid Market SLED

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 hours 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...

Market research studies are paid engagements Ivy Exec conducts with clients to get feedback on certain topics. For this study we are looking for Sales, Customer Support and Marketing professionals...

Sales Manager (Part Time) - 24H210

  • Burlington, WA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Burlington, WA
  • 9 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....

Regional Sales Manager, Financial Services, East

  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 11 hours 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...

Sales Manager (Song Sales - Commerce)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 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...

District Sales Manager

  • Kent, WA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Kent, WA
  • 22 hours ago

Job Requirements High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)preferred; one to two years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience....

Territory Manager- Specialty

  • Seattle, WA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 22 hours ago

InfuCare Rx is a leading home infusion provider accredited by URAC and ACHC offering a specialized approach to caring for patients in need of IV therapy and specialty pharmacy services in the...

CRM Territory Manager - Yakima/Tri-Cities, WA

  • Yakima, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 1 day ago

Additional Location(s): N/A Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's...

Pre-Owned Sales Manager

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 1 day ago

Mercedes-Benz of Lynnwood is looking for a Pre-Owned Sales Manager. The Pre-Owned Manager is responsible for providing a supply of marketable used vehicles within the purchasing policies and...

Sales Manager (Bilingual)

  • Chehalis, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chehalis, WA
  • 1 day ago

Sales Manager (Bilingual) C2089- Chehalis, 1355 NW Louisiana Ave., Chehalis, Washington, United States of America Req #65081 Monday, March 10, 2025 We are Aarons - an industry leader in the sales...

Veterinary Regional Sales Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Job Level: Business Operations-B5 Job Description: Veterinary Regional Sales Manager - Royal Canin Portland, OR or Seattle, WA The Vet Regional Sales Manager is accountable for establishing an...

Sr. Sales Manager, Global Starlink Enterprise Sales (Aviation)

  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 1 day ago

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the...

Territory Sales Manager, Pasco County FL

  • Pasco, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pasco, WA
  • 2 days ago

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE Join Our Community of Food People! The primary purpose of this position is to develop and manage...

Vanda Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VNDA) is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies to address high unmet medical needs and improve the...

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Salary for Area Manager Jobs in Washington

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

Highest Education Level

Area Managers in Washington 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 Washington
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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