Store Manager Jobs in Cranford, NJ

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

  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Benefit Information Our Store Managers bring the Starbucks experience to life by managing store operations, driving financial success, building great teams, and building a meeting place in their communities...

Salon Manager

  • North Brunswick, NJ (17 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (17 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Got shears and a winning attitude? Want to support other stylists? Then let's talk! Maybe you're a stylist who wants more responsibility or you're looking for a new opportunity? If this sounds...

General Manager

  • Wayne, NJ (20 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Wayne, NJ (20 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Station master of both the front and back of house Effectively manages the restaurant, including administration of policies and guidelines of the company,...

Store Manager

  • Woodbridge, NJ (7 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (7 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 7 hours 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...

Store Manager, Sandro+Maje @ Bloomingdale's, Riverside Square

  • Hackensack, NJ (20 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (20 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

As a Store Manager, youll bring leadership, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit to your boutique, driving a dynamic and client-centric environment....

Conference Center General Manager

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Salary: $100000 - $110000 / year What makes FLIK click What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every...

Store Manager

  • Staten Island, NY (11 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (11 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

As a Store Manager, youll be responsible for successfully managing all store operations tasks in order to maximize sales results while bringing Our Burlington values to life in your store....

Store Manager

  • Linden, NJ (3 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Linden, NJ (3 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a...

STORE MANAGER in NORTH ARLINGTON, NEW JERSEY

  • North Arlington, NJ (12 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • North Arlington, NJ (12 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 16 hours 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...

Store Manager

  • Totowa, NJ (19 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Totowa, NJ (19 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Reports to Regional Manager: As a Store Manager you are expected to lead your store team to achieve sales performance expectations through active coaching, development of a team selling environment,...

Assistant General Manager

  • Jersey City, NJ (14 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (14 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Take the lead, owning the front- and back-house store operations, merchandising, workflows, sanitation, organization, and the customer experience at Milkshake Factory....

Senior Manager - Retail Partnerships

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and...

General Manager - Rockaway Town Court (NEW STORE)

  • Rockaway, NJ (23 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Rockaway, NJ (23 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

About Gap Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread...

General Manager

  • Cedar Knolls, NJ (13 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Knolls, NJ (13 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Type Full-time Description Grand Fitness Partners (GFP) is a leading Planet Fitness franchise, operating 80+ locations across South Florida, California, Northern New Jersey (including...

Store Manager

  • East Orange, NJ (9 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Orange, NJ (9 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Family Dollar Store Managers provide leadership, sales management and customer service in all aspect of managing a Family Dollar store....

Demographic Data for Cranford, NJ

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Cranford, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Cranford, NJ 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 Cranford, NJ
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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