Store Manager Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

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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Grocery Outlet

Grocery Store Director

  • Grocery Outlet
  • Bakersfield, CA (15 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Grocery Outlet
  • Bakersfield, CA (15 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 5 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...

Branch Manager I

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day ago

Chevron Federal Credit Union is one of the top-run credit unions in the country - and one of the largest, with over $4.8 billion in assets. Yet our corporate culture is not stuffy: the Team Spirit...

Store Manager

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 3 days ago

Family Dollar Store Managers provide leadership, sales management and customer service in all aspect of managing a Family Dollar store....

Store Manager Unassigned

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 6 days ago

Supports store operations by shadowing or assisting the Store Manager in leading store throughout the learning journey....

Emerging Store Manager

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 6 days ago

store activities in the absence of the Store Manager....

Student Store Manager / Clerical Technician

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 10 days ago

(Clerical Technician - 6 hrs./ Student Store Manager - 2 hrs.)...

Store Manager - Soma

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 11 days ago

Manager position Proven ability to recruit, select, develop, and retain full store team and hold individuals accountable for performance Proven ability to foster team commitment and create a positive...

Retail Store Manager BAKERSFIELD Mount Vernon Ave

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 13 days ago

Manager (RSM) work as the leader of a Retail Team to bring the brand to life....

General Manager(08146) - 2501 White lane

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 15 days ago

Company Description Job Description ABOUT THE JOB You were born to be the boss. We know. You get up in the morning and you make sure everyone else in the house is doing what they need to do. Then...

Retail Store Manager

  • Tejon Ranch, CA (22 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Tejon Ranch, CA (22 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Excellent organizational skills to manage inventory, staffing, and store operations. Sales management experience to help meet and exceed store targets....

Assistant General Manager

  • Shafter, CA (17 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Shafter, CA (17 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Job Description: We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid...

CA Pharmacy Manager - Store 9900

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 18 days ago

Manager to maintain a healthy talent pipeline of cross-trained colleagues willing to work in the pharmacy, and ensuring that cross-trained colleagues are on-track for timely completion of all required...

Sunglass Hut - Store Manager

  • Arvin, CA (22 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Arvin, CA (22 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 20 days ago

The Store Manager creates an environment where everyone delivers great service through The Sunglass Hut Experience....

Retail Store Manager

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Retail Store Manager About Life at PetSmart At PetSmart, we're more than just a company obsessed with pets; we're obsessed with our people too....

Store Manager - Auto Center Department

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 30+ days ago

... As a Tire & Battery Center Technician you will work to provide safe and efficient service in both the sales and service areas of the department and deliver to our members more of what they...

Demographic Data for Bakersfield, CA

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Bakersfield, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
High School or GED
20.5%
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 in Bakersfield, CA
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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