Area Manager 2026 Iowa Recent and Upcoming Graduates

Amazon; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 63,600 - 82,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Extensive training and development

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Area Manager in Ankeny, Iowa. This full-time entry-level position involves managing a team of associates in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, overseeing operations, and ensuring productivity. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with a focus on safety and performance.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree completed between May 2024 and August 2026.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support, mentor and motivate 50-100 direct report associates.
• Oversee truck deliveries and sort packages.
• Climb and descend stairs when applicable.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

This is not a corporate, remote or office-based position. This is a full-time, entry level position located within one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations or other operations buildings. Amazon is seeking customer focused individuals to lead a team of hourly employees across our Operations network! Our warehouses are fast-paced environments where standing, walking, and having on-the-production floor conversations are common as a supply chain leader.

As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for engaging, leading and developing your team in a warehouse environment. Your main focus will be motivating, mentoring, and managing your team to meet goals. Amazon provides extensive training and development to become an exceptional people leader. As a people manager, you will ensure that your team has all the tools needed to succeed and maintain the highest levels of safety, quality, attendance and performance at work.

Benefits: Medical, financial, and/or other benefits (www.amazon.jobs/en/benefits)

Visit www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/facilities to find more information on each of our building types.

Please note we are not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.

This posting encompasses all openings in the state(s) listed in title. Site placement is matched by aligning your location preferences with location availability after your interview. Relocation benefits are offered at time of offer to eligible candidates.

Key job responsibilities

• Support, mentor and motivate 50-100 direct report Amazon Associates

• Work independently and operate in an autonomous environment

• Stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours

• Willing and able to regularly work shift patterns that include nights, weekends, and/or holidays based on business needs. While shifts vary site to site, most follow a fixed 4-day work week with 3 days off.

• Oversee truck deliveries, handle and sort packages using pallet jacks, operate PIT equipment (at applicable facilities) and step in as needed.

• Work in an environment where the noise level varies

• Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach

• Climb and descend stairs (when applicable)

Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree with all requirements completed between May 2024 and August 2026. (You must have all degree requirements met before your first day).

Compensation:
The base pay for this position ranges from $63,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $82,700/year in our highest geographic market.

Benefits:

Yes

Skills required:
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

• Currently enrolled in or graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering or another related field.