Area Manager Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an Area Manager:

  • BA in business administration, retail management or similar relevant field
  • x years of experience as an Area Manager or similar role
  • x years of experience as a leader or supervisor
  • Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • Team player
  • Good time-management skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good understanding of performance evaluation metrics 
  • x years of experience with store operations management
  • Hands on experience with ERP software

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Area Manager skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Area Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.