Store Manager Jobs in Wilton, 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

  • Stamford, CT (11 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (11 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

The Store Manager leads all retail store operations with a focus on quality and service to ensure that our customers have a memorable experience....

Store Manager

  • Milford, CT (20 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Milford, CT (20 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 11 hours ago

operations Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices Plan weekly staffing schedules in compliance with schedules policy Provide a fun, full service experience to all customers Resolve...

Senior Manager, Retail Operations

  • Stamford, CT (11 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (11 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 23 hours ago

Senior Manager, Retail Operations About us: vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha's Vineyard by brothers, Shep &...

Store Manager

  • Milford, CT (20 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milford, CT (20 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Job Category Retail Position Summary Responsible for every aspect of the store operation, which includes: selecting, coaching and developing store teammates as well as merchandising, advertising and...

Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

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

Position Type: Full-Time Estimated Hours: 45 hours per week Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $34.25 per hour Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $123,000 (inclusive of salary...

Bilingual Spanish Assistant Manager, Store/Kiosk

  • Mount Kisco, NY (14 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mount Kisco, NY (14 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 2 days ago

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

Assistant Manager, Store/Kiosk

  • Cortlandt Manor, NY (24 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cortlandt Manor, NY (24 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 2 days ago

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

Branch Manager

  • Norwalk, CT (5 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (5 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Location: 79 New Canaan Avenue - Norwalk, Connecticut 06850 Job Summary Be a problem solver, trusted advisor, and partner to the people and businesses in our Key Bank communities. The Branch...

Store Manager

  • Danbury, CT (11 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (11 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 2 days ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Assistant General Manager

  • Milford, CT (20 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milford, CT (20 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Company Summary: Who is Taco Bell? Taco Bell is a leading Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand that is a part of Yum! Brands, Inc. which includes Pizza Hut and KFC. Founded on...

General Manager

  • Milford, CT (20 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milford, CT (20 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Company Summary: Who is Taco Bell? Taco Bell is a leading Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand that is a part of Yum! Brands, Inc. which includes Pizza Hut and KFC. Founded on...

Emerging Store Manager

  • Norwalk, CT (5 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (5 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 3 days ago

store activities in the absence of the Store Manager....

General Manager, Full Time, Vernon Hills - Pottery Barn

  • Scarsdale, NY (23 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Scarsdale, NY (23 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 4 days ago

You will effectively manage store operations, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and maintain visual merchandising standards....

Store Manager

  • Norwalk, CT (5 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (5 miles from Wilton, CT)
  • 4 days ago

About the Role As Store Manager you will provide oversight and leadership for the entire store team. You are the primary leader for delivering customer experience and associate engagement....

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Wilton, CT

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Wilton, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
12.1%
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 Wilton, 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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