Store Manager Jobs in Rutherford, 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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General Manager

  • Scarsdale, NY (20 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Scarsdale, NY (20 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiencesfor true beauty enthusiasts. At Ulta...

Store Manager

  • South Plainfield, NJ (23 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • moments ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (23 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • moments ago

The Store Manager also leads the Support Lead, Freight Lead & Lead Cashier (if applicable) through the MM & CSM....

NYC Flagship Store, 5th Ave - General Store Manager

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

operations....

Store Manager

  • Secaucus, NJ (4 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (4 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

About the Role As Store Manager you will provide oversight and leadership for the entire store team. You are the primary leader for delivering customer experience and associate engagement....

Branch Manager Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY

  • Brooklyn, NY (10 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (10 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Branch Manager Flatbush, Brooklyn, NYCountry: United States of America Your Journey Starts Here: Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our...

store manager - Lower Manhattan, NY

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 7 hours 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 Sales Manager - Bilingual Spanish

  • North Bergen, NJ (5 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (5 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

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

Manager - Retail Shoppers

  • Manhasset, NY (22 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Manhasset, NY (22 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 8 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...

Partner Success Manager (Retail Media)

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

As a Partner Success Manager at Fluent, you will play a critical role in growing and nurturing our strategic partner (publisher) relationships. Blending your strengths in relationship management,...

Assistant Manager, Store/Kiosk

  • Short Hills, NJ (13 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Short Hills, NJ (13 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

In this role, you'll partner with a store manager to oversee all aspects involved in the daily operation of a retail store....

Store Manager

  • Yonkers, NY (14 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Yonkers, NY (14 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Manager + Store Operations experience with analysis, planning, financial acumen and driving results + Experience creating a customer centric environment and working in a consultative selling environment...

Store Manager - Tom Ford Beauty - Prince Street - New York, NY

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.** is one of the worlds leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and...

Store Manager - Kilian Paris - Full Time - NYC, NY

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.** is one of the worlds leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and...

Store Manager

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (19 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (19 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Store Manager oversees the daily operations of one or more self-storage locations with limited direct supervision....

Manager, Store Planning and Architecture

  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (7 miles from Rutherford, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Partner closely with Real Estate, Visual & Design, Allocations, Store Operations, IT, Loss Prevention, and field leadership to align on every detail. Lead our external architects....

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Rutherford, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
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 Rutherford, 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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