Store Manager Jobs in Foster City, 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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HermanMiller

General Manager - Walnut Creek

  • HermanMiller
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • HermanMiller
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

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...

JINS Eyewear US, Inc.

Store Manager / Optician

Manager and employees to improve customer service, store operations, and sales goals Provide appropriate training and support to all team members and be a leader in demonstrating exemplary work ethic...

Grocery Outlet

Grocery Store Director

  • Grocery Outlet
  • Emeryville, CA (19 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Grocery Outlet
  • Emeryville, CA (19 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 9 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...

Print Shop Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

ABC Imaging is a global Printing and Media company, providing One Stop Visual Solutions to the Fortune 500 Companies worldwide. Locations in USA, London, Dubai and Shanghai. One Stop Solution....

Wine Store General Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Purpose Of The Role To ensure smooth and efficient store operations, providing the highest level of customer service....

Store Manager - Victorias Secret - Stonestown Galleria - San Francisco, CA

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Store Manager - Victoria's Secret - Stonestown Galleria - San Francisco, CA Join to apply for the Store Manager - Victoria's Secret - Stonestown Galleria - San Francisco, CA role at Victoria's Secret...

Store Manager - Berkeley

  • Berkeley, CA (21 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA (21 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Our Store Managers truly understand the nomadic lifestyle and believe that durability is sustainability....

Store Manager (Palo Alto)

  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

As the Jenni Kayne Store Manager, your primary responsibilities include the following: Serve as leadership figure for the store, setting the tone for compelling and consistent customer experience and...

Store Manager, Elmwood Shopping Center

  • Berkeley, CA (21 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA (21 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

As a Store Manager, you will lead the customer and associate experiences in your store....

Store Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Kohler Signature Store is looking for a Store Manager at their Palo Alto, CA location. Pay for Store Manager is between $90,000 and $100,000 per year at this location....

Senior Manager, Retail Support Operations- Member Experience

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

At Oura, our mission is to empower every person to own their inner potential. With our award-winning Oura Ring and app, we help over 2.5 million people turn insights about sleep, activity, and...

Associate Program Manager Retail - Marketing & Creative Operations

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

documentation updates, and collaborate effectively with other departments on shared objectives Who You Are 2-4 years of project management experience in marketing operations, retail production, or consumer...

Manager - Retail Shoppers

  • Portola Valley, CA (13 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portola Valley, CA (13 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At Whole Foods Market, we are working to nourish people and the planet. In this role, you will support the Customer Service & E-Commerce programs; this means you lead processes supporting the...

General Manager(08418) - 3116 Noriega Street

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

General Manager(08418) - 3116 Noriega Street Domino's Franchise - 3.4 San Francisco, CA Job Details Full-time Estimated: $45.9K - $64.2K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Writing skills Mid-level...

General Manager(07919) - 1301C Palmetto Avenue

  • Pacifica, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pacifica, CA (12 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The following general description applies to all hourly store team members. Please read the detailed information listed below.Job DutiesOperate all equipmentStock ingredients from delivery area to...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Foster City, CA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Foster City, 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
12.1%
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 Foster City, 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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