Store Manager Jobs in Sarasota, FL

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

General Manager - Sarasota

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...

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Assistant General Manager

  • Verano
  • Bradenton, FL (12 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bradenton, FL (12 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 9 hours ago

The Assistant General Manager is responsible for assisting in managing all personnel, inventory purchasing and tracking, sales goals and bonus targets, and act as the manager-on-duty in absence of...

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Retail Store Manager

  • PetSmart
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 19 hours ago

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

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Store Manager, Marketplace at Heritage Harbour

  • Sephora
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 19 hours ago

Your career is your stage as you lead store operations, develop and coach your team, and elevate the client experience. Store Manager Experience....

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Store Manager - MAC - Full Time - University Town Center- Sarasota, FL

  • Estee Lauder
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 20 hours ago

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and...

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Store Manager Positions (Entry Level - Experienced)

  • Goodwill Industries Manasota
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 1 day ago

Manager Store Manager in Training...

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Emerging Store Manager

  • Walgreens
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bradenton, FL (6 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago

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

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Store Manager

  • FGXI Corporate
  • Ellenton, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ellenton, FL (13 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 2 days ago

The Store Manager directs and supervises the workforce, makes staffing decisions, ensures customer satisfaction, manages the store's financial performance, and sustains brand equity....

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General Manager II - Store 9516 - Sarasota, FL

  • Advance Auto Parts
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 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

  • Journeys
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 2 days 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...

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Retail Store Manager

  • Michaels Stores
  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Store - Venice, FL Store Managers are expected to spend the vast majority of their time on managerial work....

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General Manager(04911) 1424 Dr. Martin Luther King Way

  • Domino's
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 6 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...

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General Manager (03154) - 537 US Highway 41 Byp N.

  • Domino's
  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Venice, FL (17 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 8 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...

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Store Manager, University Town Center

  • Ann Taylor
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 10 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 10 days ago

As a Store Manager, you will lead the customer and associate experiences in your store....

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Store Manager, University Town Center

  • KnitWell Group
  • Sarasota, FL (4 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Sarasota, FL (4 miles from Sarasota, FL)
  • 12 days ago

As a Store Manager, you will lead the customer and associate experiences in your store....

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Demographic Data for Sarasota, FL

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Sarasota, FL

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Sarasota, FL 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 Sarasota, FL
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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