Store Manager Jobs in Whippany, 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 General Manager - NYC

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your...

General Manager, Full Time, Summit - West Elm

  • Summit, NJ (8 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Summit, NJ (8 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

You will effectively manage store operations, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and maintain visual merchandising standards....

Emerging Store Leader

  • Hackensack, NJ (20 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (20 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Manager in store office set up, maintaining clipboard or logbook, and other supervisory tasks as requested Travel up to 50% of the time to support store operations Other duties as assigned by District...

General Manager

  • Wayne, NJ (12 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Wayne, NJ (12 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 6 hours 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...

Bilingual Spanish Assistant Manager, Store/Kiosk

  • Fort Lee, NJ (23 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ (23 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

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

Assistant General Manager

  • Staten Island, NY (21 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (21 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

Benefits: 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Summary: Oversees the quality and success of Goldfish Swim School daily operations including staffing, cash management,...

Branch Manager

  • Elmwood Park, NJ (16 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elmwood Park, NJ (16 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

As a OneMain Branch Manager, you will create an outstanding environment a place where people enjoy coming to work and making a positive impact in the community. You will lead by example,...

Branch Manager, Financial District, New York Area

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Branch Manager, Financial District, New York AreaNew York, United States of America WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING USA Job Family Description: Identifies and pursues new sales prospects within existing or...

Branch Manager Northern NJ West

  • Clark, NJ (14 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clark, NJ (14 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Branch Manager Northern NJ WestClark, United States of America WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Santander is one of the largest banks in the world, and one of the top banks in the United States based on...

Store Manager

  • North Bergen, NJ (21 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (21 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Our Store Managers act with urgency and are driven to achieve results. They thrive on building high performance teams that execute with excellence....

Store Leader

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Gregorys Coffee is looking to hire an amazing Store Leader to join our team! Gregorys Coffee is a family run company that puts people first. Joining our team means joining a community of baristas...

Manager - Retail Shoppers

  • Metuchen, NJ (19 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Metuchen, NJ (19 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day 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...

General Manager

  • Fairfield, NJ (7 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (7 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

About Us: As Seen on ABC's Shark Tank, HGTV's House Hunters, CNBCs Blue Collar Millionaires and more.... With more than 100 franchise locations across North America, College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling...

Showroom Manager

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Objective The Showroom Manager will be responsible for assisting in the management of general showroom functions, with a primary focus on providing excellent client service, cultivating a...

Retail Store Manager

  • Bridgewater, NJ (18 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (18 miles from Whippany, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Retail Store Manager About Life at PetSmart At PetSmart, we're more than just a company obsessed with pets; we're obsessed with our people too....

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Whippany, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Whippany, 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 Whippany, 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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