Store Manager Jobs in Hayward, 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
  • Emeryville, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Grocery Outlet
  • Emeryville, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 7 hours 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...

HermanMiller

General Manager - Walnut Creek

  • HermanMiller
  • Walnut Creek, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • HermanMiller
  • Walnut Creek, CA (13 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 6 days 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...

General Manager

  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Leandro, CA (5 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Living Spaces is seeking a stacked General Manager in the Bay Area which include San Leandro, San Jose, Fremont and Millbrae as we continue to grow! The primary role of the General Manager is to...

AVP, Branch Manager - Chinatown/Clay, SF Ca

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

The Branch Manager SAFE Act is an intermediate management level position responsible for providing full leadership and direction to a team of employees in an effort to grow sales and client base...

Store Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Manager Store Operations experience with analysis, planning, financial acumen and driving results Experience creating a customer centric environment and working in a consultative selling environment...

General Manager - Stanford

  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

About Gap Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread...

General Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Count money and make bank deposits. Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations....

Emerging Store Manager

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

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

Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

  • Pleasanton, CA (12 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (12 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

lululemon athletica - Stoneridge Shopping Center [Store Supervisor] As a Store Manager at lululemon athletica, you'll: Recruit a diverse team that prioritizes guest connection and provide a world-class...

Store Manager - San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a Retail Store Manager to oversee the daily operations if our store in San Fransisco, CA....

Store Manager

  • Concord, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Why you matter: As a full time Windsor Store Manager you are responsible for driving our mission statement in your store....

Bilingual Store Manager

  • Hayward, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 1 day ago

The Store Manager serves as the face of ACE Cash Express to our customers....

Assistant General Manager

  • Burlingame, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlingame, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Running store operations - analyzing staffing needs, reporting financial and sales data, handling cash, meeting compliance, opening trouble tickets with Facilities/Network/IT as needed to ensure store...

Store Manager

  • Millbrae, CA (18 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Millbrae, CA (18 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 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...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Hayward, CA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Hayward, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
High School or GED
20.6%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
12.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.0%
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 Hayward, 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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