Store Manager Jobs in Portage, MI

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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Store Manager - Spirit

  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 1 day ago

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

Retail General Manager

  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 2 days ago

Company Description Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian...

Retail Store Manager

  • Portage, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 9 days ago

SalonCentric Retail StoreManager Do you have a passion for people and delivering exceptionalcustomer service? Do you seek out exciting new products and training opportunitiesto become an expert in...

Store Manager In Martin, MI

  • Martin, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Martin, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 11 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Branch Manager

  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 12 days ago

Branch Manager – Community Bank Full-Time | Bonus Eligible | Competitive Pay + Full Benefits Contact: Crystal Fryers | ... We’re representing a relationship-focused financial...

Store Manager - Unassigned

  • Battle Creek, MI (18 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (18 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 19 days ago

operations....

Store Manager

  • Portage, MI
  • 24 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 24 days ago

Manager you must be able to perform each and every one of the above essential job duties....

Retail Store Manager

  • Portage, MI
  • 28 days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 28 days ago

Store Managers must have good communication and interpersonal skills, strong leadership and motivational skills with high customer service expectations, and strong conflict resolution skills....

Store Manager Candidate In Battle Creek, MI

  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details GENERAL SUMMARY: The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager in the effective implementation of all store processes including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management...

Store Manager

  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. 3-5 years of retail experience as a Store Manager. 5-7 years of retail experience....

Store Manager

  • Portage, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 30+ 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...

Retail Store Manager (05)

  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

No Late Nights! Stores are open from 10am to 8pm Mon - Sat, 11am to 6pm on Sunday. $55,000 Per Year PLUS Quarter Sales Bonus! Additional benefits of working full time for GICMH are: Employee...

Store Director - Kalamazoo Market

  • Portage, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portage, MI
  • 45+ days ago

Provide excellent customer service throughout store operations. Mentor and coach all team members and leaders to ensure goals are met and exceeded....

Truck Service Shop Assistant General Manager #242

  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Battle Creek, MI (24 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Theres never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

Residential Branch Manager Trainee

  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI (5 miles from Portage, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview We’re the Industry Leader Because of Leaders Like You. When you’re an Orkin Branch Manager, you’re the leader cultivating a team to deliver top-notch service from the industry leader with...

Demographic Data for Portage, MI

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Portage, MI

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Portage, MI 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 Portage, MI
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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