Store Manager Jobs in Kearny, 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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Senior Area General Manager - Luxury Lounges

  • Jamaica, NY (16 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (16 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

operations, or vending) services...

Retail Store Manager Team Leader

  • North Bergen, NJ (5 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (5 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

The Senior Store Manager ensures teams always put the customer at the center and create a compelling and engaging environment for Mattress Firm team members....

Senior Store Sales Manager

  • North Bergen, NJ (5 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (5 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

The Senior Store Manager ensures teams always put the customer at the center and create a compelling and engaging environment for Mattress Firm team members....

Store Manager

  • Pelham, NY (19 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Pelham, NY (19 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Store Manager II- 62nd & Broadway

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Line of Business: Personal & Commercial Banking Job Description: The Store Manager II develops, leads and contributes to the growth and profitability of our Consumer Business through the management...

Store Manager - Upper Eastside

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Your role at Tumi: As part of our Retail team, the Store Manager is responsible for creating a client experience that accurately reflects the ethos of our brand while building and maintaining strong...

Compliance Manager, Retail

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job...

Store General Manager Trainee

  • Aberdeen, NJ (24 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Aberdeen, NJ (24 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Note: Selection for the MIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager/Commercial Sales Manager position....

Travel Center General Manager- Relocatable

  • Newark, NJ (2 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (2 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 11 hours 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...

Store Manager- The Shops at Skyview, Flushing NY

  • Flushing, NY (15 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Flushing, NY (15 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

Your role at Sephora: As a Store Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire store operations, ensuring a high level of client service, and driving sales....

Store Manager - The Mall at Short Hills

  • Short Hills, NJ (11 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Short Hills, NJ (11 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Mitigates risk of loss by educating associates and ensuring company policies are followed and developing strong partnerships with Loss Prevention and Store Operations team Customer and Brand Experience...

Store Manager II - Summit (Preferred Bilingual/Spanish)

  • Summit, NJ (12 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Summit, NJ (12 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Line of Business: Personal & Commercial Banking Job Description: The Store Manager II develops, leads and contributes to the growth and profitability of our Consumer Business through the management...

Store Manager II - Union/Chestnut

  • Union, NJ (8 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Union, NJ (8 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Line of Business: Personal & Commercial Banking Job Description: The Store Manager II develops, leads and contributes to the growth and profitability of our Consumer Business through the management...

General Manager III - Store 4477

  • Hackensack, NJ (10 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (10 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Primary Responsibilities Achieve overall store sales goals and service objectives Manage and grow Professional Customer relationships/sales, including building and holding team accountable to...

General Manager

  • Scarsdale, NY (24 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Scarsdale, NY (24 miles from Kearny, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

OVERVIEW Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty...

Demographic Data for Kearny, NJ

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Kearny, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Kearny, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.4%
High School or GED
20.7%
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 Kearny, 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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