Store Manager Jobs in Princeton, 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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Manager - Retail Shoppers

  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

At Whole Foods Market, we are working to nourish people and the planet. In this role, you will support the Customer Service & E-Commerce programs; this means you lead processes supporting the...

Store Manager - Optical Dept

  • Perth Amboy, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

... What you'll do... Drives sales in the Vision Center by ensuring effective merchandise presentation including accurate and competitive pricing proper signing and instock and inventory levels...

Assistant General Manager

  • Clark, NJ (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Clark, NJ (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

PANERA CAFE ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself, reach your goalsand help others do the same? If so, then Panera is for you. We...

General Manager II - Store 7978

  • Bedminster, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Bedminster, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

What is a General Manager? A General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, helping our Customers succeed and growing our business with integrity. Professional level sales and management...

General Manager II - Store 8832

  • Keasbey, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Keasbey, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

What is a General Manager? A General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, helping our Customers succeed and growing our business with integrity. Professional level sales and management...

Branch Manager Trainee

  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

Overview Are you an inspirational leader who knows how to motivate your team while engaging and inspiring them? Do you enjoy driving change, setting goals and have your earnings tied to your...

Store Manager- Freehold Raceway Mall

  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

As the Store Manager, you will coach and manage a team of Assistant Store Manager, Sales Leads and Sales Associates....

Automotive Store Manager

  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day 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-Langhorne/Warminster,PA

  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day 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...

Store Manager

  • Parlin, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Parlin, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Store Manager will recruit, hire, develop, and provide inspirational leadership and direction to the service selling and back shop teams....

Store Manager II (US) - Metuchen

  • Metuchen, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Metuchen, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days 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

  • South Plainfield, NJ (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 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...

Branch Manager II

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

What We Expect of You** + Proven ability to build and retain an effective team and develop, coach, and manage a staff. + Demonstrated success in a retail sales environment. + Extensive working...

Paint Store Manager

  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description The Paint Store Manager oversees the daily operations of the store, ensuring the team delivers outstanding customer service while providing expert advice and solutions in automotive...

Branch Manager II

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

OceanFirst Bank is seeking a new Branch Manager at our Hamilton Square, NJ branch! Upon hire, all retail staff will participate in a 2-week personalized and interactive training experience. At...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Princeton, 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 Princeton, 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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