Store Manager Jobs in East Lyme, 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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Store Manager Trainee

  • Dollar Tree
  • Ledyard, CT (13 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Ledyard, CT (13 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 1 hour ago

Your natural leadership skills and ability to inspire teams to deliver exceptional customer service make you the right person for our Store Manager in Training position....

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Store Manager

  • Dunkin'
  • Norwich, CT (14 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Norwich, CT (14 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 4 hours ago

Restaurant Manager Reports To: Multi-Unit Manager/Franchisee Overview A Restaurant Manager is generally responsible for providing strong, positive leadership to his/her team to deliver great and...

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Store Manager

  • Sleep Outfitters
  • Clinton, CT (16 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Clinton, CT (16 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 18 hours ago

Manage daily store operations, inventory, and sales reporting. Ensure the showroom is well-maintained and displays are set to company standards....

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General Manager - Store - Alltown

  • Global Partners
  • Willimantic, CT (22 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Willimantic, CT (22 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 18 hours ago

OurGeneral 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...

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Retail Store Manager

  • PetSmart
  • New London, CT (7 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • New London, CT (7 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Retail Store Manager About Life at PetSmart At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people....

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Store Manager Trainee

  • DollarTree
  • Gales Ferry, CT (10 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gales Ferry, CT (10 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Your natural leadership skills and ability to inspire teams to deliver exceptional customer service make you the right person for our Store Manager in Training position....

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Bilingual Retail Store Manager I (63001)

  • Mobilelink
  • Norwich, CT (14 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Norwich, CT (14 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Manager!...

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Store Manager

  • Five Below
  • Old Saybrook, CT (9 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Old Saybrook, CT (9 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Our Store Managers do it all. Theyre the driving force behind an awesome store experience balancing operations, team development, and customer wow moments....

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Store Manager

  • cumberlandfarmsinc
  • Westerly, RI (22 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Westerly, RI (22 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 5 days ago

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

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Store Manager, Clinton Premium Outlets - Clinton, CT

  • Michael Kors
  • Clinton, CT (16 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Clinton, CT (16 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 6 days ago

STORE MANAGER, OUTLET WHO YOU ARE: Our leaders at Michael Kors are stylish, fashion forward driven, multi-tasking individuals who know how to keep their team focused and inspired....

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Retail Store Manager-1 EAST HAMPTON, NY

  • AT&T
  • East Hampton, NY (24 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • East Hampton, NY (24 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Our Retail Store Manager 1 earns a salary of $66,100 to $99,100 per year, plus $22,000 in commissions annually if all sales goals are met....

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General Manager - Guilford, CT

  • Petco Animal Supplies Inc
  • Guilford, CT (23 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Guilford, CT (23 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Want to help pets live their best lives? We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be...

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General Manager II store 6359 San Antonio TX

  • Advance Stores Company Inc (500)
  • North Stonington, CT (19 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • North Stonington, CT (19 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 13 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...

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Store Manager - Spencer's

  • Spencer Gifts, LLC
  • Waterford, CT (4 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Waterford, CT (4 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 14 days ago

Brand: Spencer's The Store Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining Guest Services....

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Branch Manager

  • Allegion
  • Middletown, CT (24 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (24 miles from East Lyme, CT)
  • 15 days ago

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+...

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Demographic Data for East Lyme, CT

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in East Lyme, CT

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in East Lyme, CT 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 East Lyme, 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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