Store Manager Jobs in Cortland, NY

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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Retail Store Manager

  • PetSmart
  • Ithaca, NY (22 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Ithaca, NY (22 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

Retail Store Manager About Life at PetSmart At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people....

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Store Manager

  • Dollar General
  • Dryden, NY (10 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dryden, NY (10 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 5 days 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...

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STORE MANAGER NEW YORK in Dryden New York

  • Dollar General
  • Dryden, NY (10 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dryden, NY (10 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 8 days 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...

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Retail Manager- Customer Experience Manager Part Time

  • Michaels Stores
  • Ithaca, NY (22 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (22 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Assist Store Manager in leading and managing adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements; ensure execution of Company...

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Store Manager 07135

  • Oreillyauto
  • Cortland, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cortland, NY
  • 30+ days ago

The Store Manager is responsible for the sales, profitability, appearance, and overall operations of the store....

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Salon Manager

  • Zoom Tan
  • Ithaca, NY (22 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (22 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Train and develop a successful sales team Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees Manage all aspects of daily store operations (Cleanliness, Inventory) Prepare staffing schedules...

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Full-Time Captains Choice Manager Store #522

  • TOPS Markets
  • Ithaca, NY (22 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (22 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Pay Rate Starting at: Level $19.50/ hr Rates of pay are determined by previous experience and labor contract seniority. SUMMARY The mission of all Tops associates is to adhere to the Tops vision...

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Store Manager - Spirit

  • Spirit Halloween
  • Ithaca, NY (22 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (22 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

The Store Manager is responsible for shrink, merchandising, inventory control, staffing, setup, pack-up and teardown of a seasonal store....

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Returning Store Manager - Spirit

  • Spirit Halloween
  • Ithaca, NY (22 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (22 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

This position is for any person who has previously worked for Spencer's / Spirit Halloween in a Store Manager position....

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Store Manager - Spirit

  • Spencer Gifts, LLC
  • Cortland, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cortland, NY
  • 60+ days ago

The Store Manager is responsible for shrink, merchandising, inventory control, staffing, setup, pack-up and teardown of a seasonal store....

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Store Manager

  • Harbor Freight Tools
  • Ithaca, NY (22 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Ithaca, NY (22 miles from Cortland, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

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

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Demographic Data for Cortland, NY

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Cortland, NY

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Cortland, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.8%
High School or GED
20.0%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
Master's Degree
12.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.0%
Some College
2.8%
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 Cortland, NY
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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