Area managers are employed by a business to oversee multiple teams or branches. Also known as regional managers, they are senior professionals who are hired to manage staff across a wide geographical area. Area management candidates are present in various industries and are often placed into jobs by recruitment agencies.
Job responsibilities
With jobs available in fields from retail to production, an area manager is accountable for the success of the stores, offices or teams under their direction. They will lead all operational processes and be responsible for all staff. Some tasks may include managing budgets, maximising profits, optimising efficiency and training workers.
Recruiting an area manager
When looking to hire an area manager, employers may choose to use a recruitment agency. Depending on the industry, this could be a specialist agency or a multi-sector service. Irrespective of this, a recruiter will look to identify candidates who have previous managerial experience as well as prior experience within the client’s market. As a senior hire that commands a high salary, employers may choose to use a headhunter or executive search firm.