Store Manager Jobs in Fairfield, 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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DESIGN WITHIN REACH

Senior Project Manager, Store Expansion

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...

Store Manager

  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Naugatuck, CT (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 5 hours ago

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

Store Manager - Spirit

  • Ansonia, CT (16 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Ansonia, CT (16 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 12 hours ago

The Store Manager is responsible for shrink, merchandising, inventory control, staffing, setup, pack-up and teardown of a seasonal store....

General Manager(9536) - 286 Greenwood Ave

  • Bethel, CT (15 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bethel, CT (15 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 16 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(03919) 850 Bridgeport Ave

  • Shelton, CT (12 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Shelton, CT (12 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 16 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...

Emerging Store Leader

  • New Haven, CT (20 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Haven, CT (20 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Manager in store office set up, maintaining clipboard or logbook, and other supervisory tasks as requested Travel up to 50% of the time to support store operations Other duties as assigned by District...

General Manager I Store 6488 Atkinson WI

  • Southbury, CT (20 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Southbury, CT (20 miles from Fairfield, 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...

Branch Manager - Connecticut Central Market

  • Fairfield, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 1 day ago

We have a passion for taking care of our customers and employees and making them feel welcomed and valued through building lasting relationships, doing the right thing, exceeding expectations, and...

Assistant Manager, Store/Kiosk

  • Stamford, CT (15 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT (15 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago

In this role, you'll partner with a store manager to oversee all aspects involved in the daily operation of a retail store....

Concession Store Manager - FT - Bloomingdale's Norwalk

  • Norwalk, CT (8 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwalk, CT (8 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Our stores are fast paced and constantly moving forward, and as store manager you'll need lots of energy, passion and tenacity to deliver brand expectations. WHAT WILL I BE DOING?...

Manager - In store Shoppers

  • Darien, CT (12 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Darien, CT (12 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 2 days ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Manager - Retail Shoppers

  • Selden, NY (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Selden, NY (24 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 2 days 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

  • Norwalk, CT (8 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (8 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 2 days ago

GENERAL FUNCTION The overall mission of the Store Manager is to be a leader within the LensCrafters organization....

Director, Store Manager - Stamford Town Center

  • Stamford, CT (15 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (15 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 2 days ago

This role reports to the Divisional Vice President and serves as a developmental step to Senior Director, Store Manager....

Store Manager

  • Lake Grove, NY (23 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Grove, NY (23 miles from Fairfield, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Manage and direct in-store team members to ensure optimal customer service that values customers' time and supports overall store operations....

Demographic Data for Fairfield, CT

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Fairfield, CT

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Fairfield, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.4%
High School or GED
20.6%
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 Fairfield, 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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