Store Manager Jobs in San Mateo, 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
  • San Lorenzo, CA (12 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Grocery Outlet
  • San Lorenzo, CA (12 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 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 (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • HermanMiller
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, 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...

Store Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (20 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

OVERVIEW: DICKS Sporting Goods is seeking a passionate, people-first store leader to oversee store operations....

Store Manager

  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Store Manager Store Manager locations 212 - Fashion Valley, CA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id BTL212-Q225 Location: 7007 Friars Road San Diego, California 92108 Employee...

Store Manager - Spirit

  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Store Manager CA Job 362.25

  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Store Manager is responsible for supervising all store employees within a given location....

Manager - In store Shoppers

  • Dublin, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Manager - Retail Shoppers

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 2 days ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Senior Manager, Store Initiatives and Continuous Improvement

  • Dublin, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (24 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Operations, Strategy, Loss Prevention, Shortage Control, Finance, IT and the Field to implement and test various enhancements and assess impact to payroll, shrink and sales Develop Key Performance...

Branch Manager - Diablo Hills Market - San Ramon, CA and Surrounding Areas

  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We have a passion for taking care of our customers and employees and making them feel welcomed and valued through building lasting relationships, doing the right thing, exceeding expectations, and...

Emerging Store Manager

  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Store Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 3 days ago

At Hot Topic, we're passionate about a few things: music, pop culture, and creating the most amazing in-store experience for our customers and employees.We're on the search for a Store Manager that...

General Manager

  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (22 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Pay rate is $27.00 - $29.00 per hour plus additional perks and benefits Earthbar wants you to live your healthiest life while at work with us! Earthbar is inside Equinox Gym Healthy Shift Meal...

Area (Dual Store) Manager - San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

At least 2 years of experience as a Store Manager within a retail store or restaurant, managing a team of at least 1 5 team members....

Store Manager

  • Belmont, CA (4 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Belmont, CA (4 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of their store, making sure it runs smoothly and effectively....

Demographic Data for San Mateo, CA

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in San Mateo, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.4%
High School or GED
20.6%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
12.0%
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 San Mateo, 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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