Store Manager Jobs

A Store Manager in the retail industry plays a significant role in managing daily operations, ensuring customer satisfaction and driving sales within the retail establishment. They are responsible for overseeing all activities within the store, which could involve staff recruitment and training, inventory management, merchandising, financial management, and dealing with customer issues or complaints. As the store representative, a Store Manager is often the point of contact for the business, ensuring that the store is operating effectively and efficiently while meeting its sales targets and objectives. They also provide leadership and direction to the staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Prior to becoming a Store Manager, an individual may have held roles such as a Sales Associate, Department Manager, or Assistant Store Manager. These positions provide the necessary experience and understanding of the retail environment and the running of a store. Essential skills for a Store Manager include strong leadership skills, excellent customer service skills, good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask. They also need to have good analytical and decision-making skills to ensure the financial success of the store. While there are no specific certifications required for the role, a degree in business management or a related field, or a certification in retail management could be beneficial. Experience in retail and management is generally more important than formal education in this role.

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HOLLY HUNT

Showroom General Manager

Why join us? For nearly four decades, Holly Hunt has been the defining voice in modern luxury interiors. We offer exquisite furnishings, an unparalleled showroom experience, and unwavering service...

HermanMiller

General Manager - Fulton Market

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller means being a part of something larger...

HermanMiller

General Manger - Philadelphia

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller means being a part of something larger...

Grocery Outlet

Retail Store Manager

  • Strongsville, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Strongsville, OH
  • 6 days ago

Responsibility for total store operations including complete management of the P&L Creating staffing models, hire, train and retain employees Utilizing an existing distribution channel to customize...

Grocery Outlet

Retail General Manager

  • West Chester, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • West Chester, PA
  • 6 days ago

Responsibility for total store operations including complete management of the P&L Creating staffing models, hire, train and retain employees Utilizing an existing distribution channel to customize...

DESIGN WITHIN REACH

General Manager - Sarasota

Why join us? At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime from home to home, generation to...

General Manager

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 8 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 8 days ago

As a results-driven General Manager, you will oversee the success of your store and team by setting the bar high for performance and customer service. You will provide ongoing coaching and...

General Manager (Bilingual)

  • Plano, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 30+ days ago

General Manager (Bilingual) Community Choice Financial Family of Brand As a results-driven General Manager, you will oversee the success of your store and team by setting the bar high for...

Branch Manager

  • Dallas, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 60+ days ago

The Branch Manager position is accountable for ensuring the safe, cost effective and efficient day-to-day management of their assigned area and for the financial results of the branch. This...

Store Leader Assistant, Getgo

  • Wadsworth, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Wadsworth, OH
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary The GetGo Assistant Store Leader is a key player in keeping the store team running like clockwork, because our customers' clocks are ticking. The Team Member in this role will coach,...

Store Manager

  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 15 days ago
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • 15 days ago

Northern Tier BU - Region 02 - Market 09: 1970 32nd Ave. S., Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201 Availability - Shift/Days Full time Day Shift - All Days ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The position includes, but...

store manager - Lihue, HI

  • Lihue, HI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lihue, HI
  • 30+ days ago

Benefit Information Our Store Managers bring the Starbucks experience to life by managing store operations, driving financial success, building great teams, and building a meeting place in their communities...

General Manager

  • Keizer, OR
  • 17 days ago
  • Keizer, OR
  • 17 days ago

Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiencesfor true beauty enthusiasts. At Ulta...

Store Leader Sr., Getgo

  • Bridgeville, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Bridgeville, PA
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary The Senior Store Leader is responsible for keeping the store team running like clockwork, because our customers' clocks are ticking. The Team Member in this role will coach, supervise,...

Store Leader Assistant, Getgo-1

  • Hudson, OH
  • 28 days ago
  • Hudson, OH
  • 28 days ago

Job Summary The GetGo Assistant Store Leader is a key player in keeping the store team running like clockwork, because our customers' clocks are ticking. The Team Member in this role will coach,...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs Nationwide

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.4%
High School or GED
20.7%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
12.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.1%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Store Managers
4-6 years
36.0%
2-4 years
20.6%
None
18.7%
Less than 1 year
18.3%
1-2 years
3.6%
6-8 years
1.5%
8-10 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.5%


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