Store Manager Jobs in Lafayette, 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 (10 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Grocery Outlet
  • Emeryville, CA (10 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 8 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...

HermanMiller

General Manager - Walnut Creek

  • HermanMiller
  • Walnut Creek, CA (2 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • HermanMiller
  • Walnut Creek, CA (2 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 14 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...

Store Manager Broadway Plaza Full Time

  • Walnut Creek, CA (2 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (2 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Role purpose As a Store Manager, you embody our desire to engage, listen and guide customers to products that are relevant to them....

Store Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

General Position Summary At Lids, our Store Managers are the heart and soul of the Lids brand....

Store Manager - Spirit Retail

  • San Rafael, CA (22 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Rafael, CA (22 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

The Store Manager is responsible for shrink, merchandising, inventory control, staffing, setup, pack-up and teardown of a seasonal store....

Store Manager

  • Oakland, CA (9 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (9 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Operational Excellence: Oversee all store operations, ensuring compliance with state cannabis regulations, company policies, and safety standards. Manage hard good inventory and ordering....

Branch Manager

  • Fremont, CA (23 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (23 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of store operations, driving sales growth, and delivering exceptional customer experience. What we offer you!...

Campus Store Leader

  • San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Manager with overall store operations....

Store Manager - Castro Valley CA

  • Castro Valley, CA (9 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Castro Valley, CA (9 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Peets is currently seeking passionate Store Managers....

Airline Lounges Area General Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago

operations, or vending) services...

Store Manager

  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Certain assignments may require other qualifications and skills SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\: Direct supervision of Assistant Store Manager, Area Supervisors and all Retail Associates....

Store Manager - Marin Area

  • San Rafael, CA (22 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Rafael, CA (22 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Peet's is currently seeking passionate Store Managers....

Store Manager

  • Vallejo, CA (22 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vallejo, CA (22 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Store Manager, you are part of team that is passionate about helping everyone win....

Merchandising - Senior Manager - Retail

  • Alameda, CA (12 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (12 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 2 days ago

... Manager, Marketplace Events Programming Operations If you are looking for a new role that will be both challenging and rewarding, then continue reading to see if this position grabs your...

Branch Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Lafayette, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Where it all began In 1951 SF Fire Credit Union first opened its doors from a modest 10 15 office space in 17 Engine. It was from those humble beginningswhere everyone pitched in to help one...

Demographic Data for Lafayette, CA

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Lafayette, CA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Lafayette, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
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 Lafayette, 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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