Store Manager Jobs in Amherst, MA

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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Assistant General Manager

  • W Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • moments ago
  • W Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • moments ago

GENERAL SUMMARY The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for assisting the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operation of the store....

General Manager - Store - XtraMart

  • Huntington, MA (24 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Huntington, MA (24 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

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; direct supervision of staff; maximizing...

Store Manager

  • East Longmeadow, MA (21 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • East Longmeadow, MA (21 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

Overview Lead with Purpose as a Store Manager at One of the Nations Top Convenience Chains!...

Store Manager

  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 9 hours ago

Store Managers at Dollar Tree are responsible for the following: Managing the profitable operation of a retail store with emphasis on recruiting, hiring, training and developing store associates in...

Assistant Retail Management

  • Chicopee, MA (16 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicopee, MA (16 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Assistant Retail Management - Now Hiring Aldi Today When you join our team as an Assistant Store Manager, you'll take on key store management responsibilities including assisting with supervising day-to-day...

General Manager I Store 1079 Troy OH

  • Palmer, MA (14 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palmer, MA (14 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 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 Trainee

  • Greenfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 2 days ago

GREENFIELD Store Manager Trainee As a Store Manager Trainee, you\'ll train on all aspects of successfully running a store in preparation for running for your own store....

Campus Store Manager

  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Overview As a Campus Store Manager, you will provide leadership for all facets of store operations....

Store Director

  • Greenfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Works with all departments to ensure and maintain appropriate functioning of entire store operations....

Assistant General Manager

  • Greenfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Greenfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Running store operations - analyzing staffing needs, reporting financial and sales data, handling cash, meeting compliance, opening trouble tickets with Facilities/Network/IT as needed to ensure store...

Retail Store Management

  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 10 days ago

If you answered yes, you may be interested in a position as a Store Manager, Operations Manager, Service Manager or Merchandise Manager....

Emerging Store Manager

  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (19 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 12 days ago

achieve company deliverables; Works alternate schedule with the Store Manager with minimal overlap; Assumes responsibilities of all store activities in the absence of the Store Manager....

Store Manager

  • Holyoke, MA (14 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA (14 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 13 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...

66138 Store Manager

  • Holyoke, MA (14 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA (14 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Your role as a Store Manager: When it comes to the customer experience - it all starts with you....

03338 Store Manager

  • Chicopee, MA (16 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicopee, MA (16 miles from Amherst, MA)
  • 14 days ago

Your role as a Store Manager: When it comes to the customer experience - it all starts with you....

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Amherst, MA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Amherst, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
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 Amherst, MA
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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