Store Manager Jobs in California

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...

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DESIGN WITHIN REACH

General Manager - Roseville

Why join us? At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime - from home to home, generation to...

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DESIGN WITHIN REACH

General Manager - Calabasas

Why join us? At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime - from home to home, generation to...

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HermanMiller

General Manager - Palo Alto

Why join us? Our purpose is 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 than...

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DESIGN WITHIN REACH

General Manager - Palo Alto

Why join us? At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime - from home to home, generation to...

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HermanMiller

General Manager - Los Angeles

Why join us? Our purpose is 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 than...

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Store Manager

  • Burlington
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • 1 hour ago

As a Store Manager, youll be responsible for successfully managing all store operations tasks to maximize sales results while bringing Our Burlington values to life in your store....

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Store Manager, BOSS Store Beverly Center

  • HUGO BOSS
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 hours ago

operations Proficient in Microsoft Office High level of taste and sophistication consistent with the HUGO BOSS lifestyle philosophy Your benefits: Salary + Monthly Bonuses Health and Wellness Benefits...

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Branch Manager III

  • United Rentals
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As Branch...

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Co Store Manager

  • Foot Locker
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Your responsibilities will include all aspects of store management, including: execution of Company standards in recruiting, hiring, training, customer service, visual merchandising and store operations...

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Retail Store Manager

  • T-Mobile
  • Murrieta, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Murrieta, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Job Overview This role is essential for managing retail store operations to connect customers with products and services effectively....

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Store Manager Unassigned

  • Walgreens
  • Menifee, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Menifee, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Supports store operations by shadowing or assisting the Store Manager in leading store throughout the learning journey....

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Target Optical - Licensed Store Manager 2 Fresno #4631

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Fresno, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 4 hours ago

The Licensed Target Store Manager delivers this mission by leading a Team of high performing Team Members to deliver an incredible experience to each and every guest and in doing so meets all goals...

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Automotive Repair Store Managers - San Diego

  • Evan's Tire & Service Centers
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Complete required training modules and demonstrate mastery of all Store Manager duties. Upon successful completion, MODs are placed as soon as a suitable Store Manager role opens in their area....

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Automotive Repair Store Manager - Beaumont

  • Ramona Tire & Service Centers
  • Beaumont, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Beaumont, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Complete required training modules and demonstrate mastery of all Store Manager duties. Upon successful completion, MODs are placed as soon as a suitable Store Manager role opens in their area....

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.8%
High School or GED
20.0%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
Master's Degree
12.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.0%
Some College
2.8%
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 California
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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