Store Manager Jobs in Lakewood, 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

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 - El Segundo

  • HermanMiller
  • El Segundo, CA (16 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • HermanMiller
  • El Segundo, CA (16 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 12 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...

Retail Store Manager (Bilingual Spanish) - Relocation Available

  • Cerritos, CA (3 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cerritos, CA (3 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 6 days ago

WHAT OUR RETAIL STORE MANAGERS ENJOY MOST Collaborating with peers to build high preforming teams through best practice sharing....

Retail Manager

  • Anaheim, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Anaheim, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

The Retail Store Manager is responsible for running day-to-day sales and operations while meeting excellent customer service standards....

Assistant General Manager South Coast Plaza (Costa Mesa, California (US-CA), US)

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

JOB PURPOSE Supporting the Store Manager to drive category performance with supervision of sales team to ensure great customer experiences....

Business Development Manager, Retail Accounts

  • City of Industry, CA (12 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • City of Industry, CA (12 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Description Overview: The Business Development Manager (BDM) - Retail is responsible for managing and growing existing retail accounts while developing new business opportunities within the...

store manager-Covina/Baldwin Park/City of Industry and surrounding area

  • Covina, CA (21 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Covina, CA (21 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 6 hours 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...

Store Manager

  • Huntington Beach, CA (13 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (13 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Qualifications To be a Store Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market you must: Must have 1-3 years retail management....

store manager-Rosemead/Alhambra/El Monte and surrounding area

  • Rosemead, CA (14 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Rosemead, CA (14 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 6 hours 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 of Retail

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Salary: $90,000.00 Different perspectives make us better. Were committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our...

Store Director

  • Beverly Hills, CA (21 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (21 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Torys design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative...

Vans: Senior Manager, Retail Marketing (Americas)

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Now that youve found the job description, whats next? Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to...

Retail Store Manager, Santa Anita

  • Arcadia, CA (20 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Arcadia, CA (20 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Reporting to the District Manager, Store Managers are c onsumer centric, open minded, proactive, and think beyond the task....

General Manager

  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Position:General Manager Our Blend: Born and brewed in Southern California since 1963, TheCoffee Bean & Tea Leaf has become one of the worlds largestspecialty coffee and tea retailers. Todaywe...

Music Store Manager

  • Anaheim, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA (10 miles from Lakewood, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Retail Store Manager is responsible for running day-to-day sales and operations while meeting excellent customer service standards....

Demographic Data for Lakewood, CA

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Lakewood, CA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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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