Store Manager Jobs in Walnut Creek, 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 (12 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Grocery Outlet
  • Emeryville, CA (12 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 5 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

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

  • Pinole, CA (14 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Pinole, CA (14 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

STORE MANAGER PINOLE, CA Store Manager: You are applying for work with T&B Pizza Inc, a franchisee of Papa Murphy's, not Papa Murphy's International, Inc., or any of its affiliates....

General Manager(08276) - 3360 Grand Ave

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Company Description Job Description ABOUT THE JOB You were born to be the boss. We know. You get up in the morning and you make sure everyone else in the house is doing what they need to do. Then...

General Manager(08276) - 3360 Grand Ave

  • Piedmont, CA (8 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Piedmont, CA (8 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

You were born to be the boss. We know. You get up in the morning and you make sure everyone else in the house is doing what they need to do. Then you go to work and you make sure that everyone...

Store Manager - MAC - Full Time - Pleasanton, CA

  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and...

Store Leader (GM)

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At Philz, we're doing something bigger than coffee - we're building culture and community. We believe that warmth, authenticity, kindness, positivity and passion can Better People's Days - one cup...

Retail Store Manager Focus Union St

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Combine your retail knowledge and leadership skills to oversee store operations, manage and develop a team and ensure AT&T customers experience our best-in-class services, entertainment and technology...

AVP/VP, Branch Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

People Drive Our Success Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have a strong work ethic? If yes, come join our team! At Cathay Bank – we strive to provide a caring culture that supports your...

* Region/Territory: Northern California BACKGROUND: Our mission is to improve the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. We do that by making health care affordable, predictable...

Senior Store Sales Manager

  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The Senior Store Manager ensures teams always put the customer at the center and create a compelling and engaging environment for Mattress Firm team members....

Program Manager - Retail/Ecommerce (ONLY W2) - LOCAL TO SAN FRANCISCO CA

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Program Manager - Retail/Ecommerce (ONLY W2) - LOCAL TO SAN FRANCISCO CA Team Overview Our ideal candidate is energetic, highly motivated, and a demonstrated leader whose management style is...

General Manager

  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago

ABOUT US: Be a part of the growing boutique fitness industry and join our Studio Team! Interact directly with members and prospective members and help them on their fitness journey while you...

Assistant General Manager

  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Assistant General Manager Riser Fitness, LLC Pleasanton, CA Job Details Full-time $20 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications English Mid-level Data...

Branch Manager Trainee

  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview We're the Industry Leader Because of Leaders Like You. When you're an Orkin Branch Manager, you're the leader cultivating a team to deliver top-notch service from the industry leader with...

Demographic Data for Walnut Creek, CA

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Walnut Creek, 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
12.0%
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 Walnut Creek, 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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