Store Manager Jobs in Santa Ana, 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 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...

Store Leader

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • moments ago

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

Retail Store Manager (Non Driving Role) (Bilingual Spanish) - Relocation Available

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 days ago

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

Retail Store Manager

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

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

Branch Manager

  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

As a OneMain Branch Manager, you will create an outstanding environment a place where people enjoy coming to work and making a positive impact in the community. You will lead by example,...

Store Manager

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

operations Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices Plan weekly staffing schedules in compliance with schedules policy Provide a fun, full service experience to all customers Resolve...

Store Manager

  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Store Manager drives sales growth as the leader of the customer experience on the sales floor....

French Bakery & Coffee shop Manager

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Join Our Team at Parfait Paris in Anaheim! Are you passionate about French Cuisine, Desserts and Croissants? If so, we want you to be a part of our vibrant team at Parfait Paris in Anaheim, CA!...

Vans: Interim Store Manager - Mission Viejo

  • Mission Viejo, CA (21 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (21 miles from Santa Ana, 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....

Store Manager - Spencers

  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Store Manager - Spencer's Brea, CA (Onsite) Full-Time Store Manager - Spirit Fullerton, CA (Onsite) Seasonal / Temp Store Manager - Spirit Torrance, CA (Onsite) Seasonal / Temp Store Manager - Spirit...

Store Manager - Spirit

  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Sales Manager Retail

  • Buena Park, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the...

Salon Manager

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Supercuts is one of the industry's most recognized salon brands. We offer outstanding development and training, with special emphasis on technical skills, have an established career path for those...

Store Manager (Referrals, United States), Amazon Fresh

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Opportunities are located throughout the United States We are looking for an experienced Store Manager who can bring Amazons customer obsession to life in a grocery retail environment....

Store Manager

  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Salary Range: $75k-$110k Location: One of our Orange County locations The Store Manager acts as a role model and exemplifies Mother's mission to be of service to health and wellness....

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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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