Store Manager Jobs in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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
  • Riverside, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Grocery Outlet
  • Riverside, CA (21 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, 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...

Branch Manager - Commercial Landscape

  • Orange, CA (18 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Orange, CA (18 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Job Description: A dynamic commercial landscape company is looking for a results-driven Branch Manager who is passionate about leading people, growing a business, and achieving aggressive goals....

General Manager II - Store 2230

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

What is a General Manager? A General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, helping our Customers succeed and growing our business with integrity. Professional level sales and management...

Store Manager LensCrafters Macys

  • Westminster, CA (23 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Westminster, CA (23 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

GENERAL FUNCTION The overall mission of the LensCrafters at Macys Store Manager is to be a leader and business owner within the marketplace and LensCrafters organization....

Vans: Store Manager - The Outlet of Orange

  • Orange, CA (18 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange, CA (18 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Store Manager As the Store Manager, you inspire, motivate, lead, and develop a store team. You champion business strategies, vision, and values....

Branch Manager

  • Corona, CA (17 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Corona, CA (17 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview PRMG is Built by Originators for Originators. There is a reason why PRMG is consistently voted one of the best places to work. We focus on the areas that make an Originator successful and...

F&B Assistant Outlet Manager

  • Laguna Beach, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 1 day ago

F&B ASSISTANT OUTLET MANAGER LAGUNA BEACH, CA Enrich Your Career. Celebrate Creativity. We welcome enthusiastic individuals to join our team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about...

Assistant General Manager South Coast Plaza

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

General Manager

  • Trabuco Canyon, CA (3 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Trabuco Canyon, CA (3 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 2 days ago

You've been working your way up in the restaurant world for awhile. Maybe you even have a little college under your belt on the subject. Whatever the case may be, you know you want to manage a...

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

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Store Manager

  • Huntington Beach, CA (22 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (22 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Vans: Senior Manager, Retail Marketing (Americas)

  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (17 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 3 days 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...

General Manager

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 3 days 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...

Store Manager

  • Corona, CA (17 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Corona, CA (17 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Salon Manager

  • Lake Elsinore, CA (12 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lake Elsinore, CA (12 miles from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Are you a natural leader with a fun personality, who likes to be financially rewarded for working efficiently, with attention to detail? Do you have a passion for education and...

Demographic Data for Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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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