Store Manager Jobs in Canton, MS

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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Manager Retail Account

  • Acosta Group
  • Jackson, MS (18 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Jackson, MS (18 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 13 hours ago

Manager Retail Account #NLX292434723 ?% ! COMPARISON DETAILS ?% Education A survey of workers in the occupation Sales managers found that 57.14% had a Bachelor's Degree, 14.29% had Some College...

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STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - 21 and older only

  • Dollar General
  • Flora, MS (18 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Flora, MS (18 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 2 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...

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Store Manager

  • Journeys
  • Ridgeland, MS (15 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS (15 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 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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Store Manager - Northpark Mall

  • The Children's Place
  • Ridgeland, MS (15 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS (15 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 5 days ago

assets by ensuring adherence to all Loss Prevention procedures Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelors degree preferred 5+ years of experience as a specialty retail store...

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STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - 21 and older only FLORA - MS

  • Dollar General
  • Flora, MS (18 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 6 days ago
  • Flora, MS (18 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 6 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...

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General Manager

  • Community Choice Financial Family of Brands
  • Canton, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Canton, MS
  • 8 days ago

This includes overseeing the store planogram and ensuring seasonal and/or promotional marketing material are displayed properly....

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Branch Manager

  • Surge Staffing
  • Flowood, MS (21 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 14 days ago
  • Flowood, MS (21 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 14 days ago

About Us As a national leader in staffing, recruiting, and business services, Surge Staffing is dedicated to connecting great people with great companies. With over 50 years of experience and a...

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store manager, Jackson, Mississippi

  • Starbucks
  • Flowood, MS (21 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 26 days ago
  • Flowood, MS (21 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 26 days ago

Crafting the world's finest coffee, one meaningful moment at a time We believe in creating a warm and welcoming space where every cup of coffee sparks connection. As a coffeehouse leader, you...

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Branch Manager

  • Regional Finance
  • Ridgeland, MS (15 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 28 days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS (15 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 28 days ago

Take your career to the next level! In the last few years our goal has been expansion, creating growth opportunities for many of our team members. Not only are we serious about growth, but we are...

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Store Manager - Auto Center Department

  • Sam's Club
  • Madison, MS (9 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Madison, MS (9 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 45+ days ago

... As a Tire & Battery Center Technician you will work to provide safe and efficient service in both the sales and service areas of the department and deliver to our members more of what they...

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Retail Store Manager

  • PetSmart
  • Flowood, MS (21 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Flowood, MS (21 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 45+ days ago

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

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Store Manager - Spencer's

  • Spencer Gifts, LLC
  • Ridgeland, MS (15 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS (15 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 90+ days ago

Brand: Spencer's The Store Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining Guest Services....

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Assistant General Manager

  • Victra
  • Ridgeland, MS (15 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS (15 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 90+ 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...

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Palm Beach Tan Store Manager

  • Palm Beach Tan
  • Ridgeland, MS (15 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ridgeland, MS (15 miles from Canton, MS)
  • 90+ days ago

Come Join The Leader In The Industry! We are seeking passionate, hard-working individuals to represent our brand. We offer a vibrant, highly professional work environment, which is perfect for a...

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Demographic Data for Canton, MS

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Canton, MS

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Canton, MS 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 Canton, MS
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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