Store Manager Jobs in Athol, 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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Multi Unit General Manager

  • Holden, MA (23 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Holden, MA (23 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 1 day ago

General Manager When you join Victra Victra is the largest Verizon authorized retailer in the United States. As a General Manager, you shape our guest experience. By coaching your team, you help...

Salon Manager

  • Leominster, MA (21 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Leominster, MA (21 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description We are HK Enterprises. We are a franchise of Supercuts with 96 salons located in California, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Supercuts is one of the industry's most...

Full-Time Store Manager Trainee (New Store)

  • Greenfield, MA (21 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenfield, MA (21 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: Full-Time Estimated Hours: 45 hours per week Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $30.25 per hour Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $101,500 (inclusive of salary...

Store Manager

  • West Boylston, MA (24 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • West Boylston, MA (24 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 4 days 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...

Retail Co-Store Manager

  • Fitchburg, MA (19 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (19 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 4 days ago

THIS IS A NEW STORE COMING TO Fitchburg, MA Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie's Core Values) BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together. BE CARING-...

Retail Store Manager

  • Fitchburg, MA (19 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fitchburg, MA (19 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 4 days ago

An Ollie's retail store manager provides the leadership for the successful operation of the entire store....

Store Manager

  • Hadley, MA (24 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hadley, MA (24 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Automotive Management Group is looking for a Leader to take our busy automotive repair shop to the next level! Let's talk about why you should consider working at AMG Enterprises: Joining our...

General Manager - Store

  • Athol, MA
  • 15 days ago
  • Athol, MA
  • 15 days 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...

BRANCH MANAGER- Home Health

  • Greenfield, MA (21 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Greenfield, MA (21 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Develops, plans, implements, analyzes, and organizes operations for the Agency. Responsible for the delivery of care for all patients served by the Agency by providing supervision and support to...

Store Manager

  • Leominster, MA (21 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Leominster, MA (21 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 18 days ago

The Store Manager provides daily leadership to all positions within the store to include General Service Technicians, Technicians, Guest Care Specialists, and Assistant Store Manager....

Store Manager - Spirit

  • Hadley, MA (24 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Hadley, MA (24 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 21 days ago

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

General Manager

  • Sterling, MA (22 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Sterling, MA (22 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 24 days 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...

Retail General Manager

  • Leominster, MA (21 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Leominster, MA (21 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 26 days ago

About Us: Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone,...

Store Manager

  • Leominster, MA (21 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Leominster, MA (21 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 27 days ago

Manager + Store Operations experience with analysis, planning, financial acumen and driving results + Experience creating a customer centric environment and working in a consultative selling environment...

Floating Store Manager - T-Bird Mini

  • Swanzey, NH (21 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Swanzey, NH (21 miles from Athol, MA)
  • 28 days ago

The Floating Store Manager (FM) 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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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Athol, MA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Athol, MA 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 Athol, 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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