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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Store Manager

  • Fremont, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 4 days ago

As a Store Manager, you will leverage your leadership skills to coach, train, and guide your team to excel in their roles and uphold our high-quality standards....

Grocery Outlet

Retail General Manager

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...

General Manager

  • Yucca Valley, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Yucca Valley, CA
  • 11 days ago

As a results-driven General Manager, you will oversee the success of your store and team by setting the bar high for performance and customer service. You will provide ongoing coaching and...

Manager - Retail Shoppers

  • Pleasant Hill, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA
  • 2 hours ago

At Whole Foods Market, we are working to nourish people and the planet. In this role, you will support the Customer Service & E-Commerce programs; this means you lead processes supporting the...

Store Manager - Auto Center Department

  • Citrus Heights, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Citrus Heights, CA
  • 2 hours ago

... As a Tire & Battery Center Technician you will work to provide safe and efficient service in both the sales and service areas of the department and deliver to our members more of what they...

Auto Center Retail Manager

  • Diamond Springs, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Diamond Springs, CA
  • 2 hours ago

... As a Tire & Battery Center Technician you will work to provide safe and efficient service in both the sales and service areas of the department and deliver to our members more of what they...

Retail Manager - Tire and Battery Center

  • Granite Bay, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Granite Bay, CA
  • 2 hours ago

... As a Tire & Battery Center Technician you will work to provide safe and efficient service in both the sales and service areas of the department and deliver to our members more of what they...

General Manager - Optical

  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Company Description America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The Americas Best brand continues to grow, with 1000 stores and counting....

General Manager

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 hours ago

As a Store Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the retail business, providing leadership and vision to your team to ensure that desired results are achieved....

Hotel General Manager Luxury Boutique Property

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Hotel General Manager Luxury Boutique Property Location: Palm Springs, CA Base Salary: Up to $170,000 + Bonus and Benefits We are seeking an exceptional Hotel General Manager to lead our stunning...

Retail Manager - Temporary

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 12 hours ago

From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60+ countries....

store manager, TLA - Bakersfield, CA

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Benefit Information Our Store Managers bring the Starbucks experience to life by managing store operations, driving financial success, building great teams, and building a meeting place in their communities...

Retail Store Manager I

  • Fremont, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 14 hours ago

The Store Manager I and II roles are also required to perform all functions normally performed by a store team member....

Emerging Store Manager

  • Pacifica, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Pacifica, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Willingness to accept promotion into a Store Manager position, if promotion is offered, which could require relocation to a different store location....

Store Manager Unassigned

  • Millbrae, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Millbrae, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Willingness to accept assignment into a Store Manager position, if an assignment is offered. Willingness to transfer to other Walgreens retail assets located within the same hiring 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.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.3%
High School or GED
20.8%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
11.9%
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 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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