Store Manager Jobs in Canterbury, CT

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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General Manager-Store - XtraMart

  • Voluntown, CT (11 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Voluntown, CT (11 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 7 hours ago

Our General Manager is responsible for the management of the ongoing day to day operations of the store, while adhering to Company policies and procedures; direct supervision of staff; maximizing...

General Manager I - Store 6378

  • Stonington, CT (22 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stonington, CT (22 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago

A General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, as well as helping our Customers succeed and growing our business with integrity. Professional level sales and management position...

Store Manager

  • Lisbon, CT (8 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lisbon, CT (8 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago

The Store Manager manages the overall store operations (i.e., expenses, merchandising standards, compliance, safety, security, and workforce) and those directly helping customers to drive positive customer...

General Manager I - Store 6354

  • Moosup, CT (7 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Moosup, CT (7 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 7 days ago

A General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, as well as helping our Customers succeed and growing our business with integrity. Professional level sales and management position...

STORE MANAGER in Windham, CT

  • Windham, CT (7 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Windham, CT (7 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Branch Manager: Dewatering/Construction

  • Putnam, CT (15 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Putnam, CT (15 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Location: Putnam, CT Reports to: Regional Vice President Founded in 1988,Mersinois a single source for pumping services, contract dewatering, one-pass trenching, power generation and drilling. Our...

General Manager

  • Lisbon, CT (8 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 17 days ago
  • Lisbon, CT (8 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 17 days ago

OVERVIEW Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty...

Assistant General Manager

  • Exeter, RI (20 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 18 days ago
  • Exeter, RI (20 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 18 days ago

Job Description The Barking Dog - Exeter located in Exeter, NH is looking for a talented Assistant General Manager to join the team! Overview: The Assistant General Manager, internally referred to...

General Manager

  • Willington, CT (19 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Willington, CT (19 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 19 days ago

General Store Manager - XtraMart The General Store Manager (GM) is responsible for the management of the ongoing day-to-day operations of the store, while adhering to Company policies and procedures...

General Manager I Store 6280 Saint Marys GA

  • Windham, CT (7 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 20 days ago
  • Windham, CT (7 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 20 days ago

A General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, as well as helping our Customers succeed and growing our business with integrity. Professional level sales and management position...

Store Manager

  • Quaker Hill, CT (21 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 22 days ago
  • Quaker Hill, CT (21 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 22 days ago

This role supports the Store Manager and other team members in delivering an exceptional guest shopping experience....

General Manager II - Store 6267

  • Woodstock, CT (18 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 24 days ago
  • Woodstock, CT (18 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 24 days ago

What is a General Manager? A General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, helping our Customers succeed and growing our business with integrity. Professional level sales and management...

Store Manager

  • West Warwick, RI (24 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 28 days ago
  • West Warwick, RI (24 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 28 days ago

The Store Manager will recruit, hire, develop, and provide inspirational leadership and direction to the service selling and back shop teams....

STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE in Dayville, CT

  • Dayville, CT (12 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Dayville, CT (12 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Details GENERAL SUMMARY: The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager in the effective implementation of all store processes including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management...

General Manager(04060) - 241 Valley St

  • Windham, CT (7 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Windham, CT (7 miles from Canterbury, CT)
  • 45+ days 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...

Demographic Data for Canterbury, CT

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Canterbury, CT

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Canterbury, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.4%
High School or GED
20.7%
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 Canterbury, CT
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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