Store Manager Jobs in Columbia, TN

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 Manager Candidate In Chapel Hill, TN

  • Chapel Hill, TN (16 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chapel Hill, TN (16 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 12 hours ago

Job Details GENERAL SUMMARY: The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager in the effective implementation of all store processes including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management...

Store Manager - Auto Center Department

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 16 hours ago

... As a Tire & Battery Center Technician you will work to provide safe and efficient service in both the sales and service areas of the department and deliver to our members more of what they...

Retail Manager - Tire and Battery Center

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 16 hours ago

... As a Tire & Battery Center Technician you will work to provide safe and efficient service in both the sales and service areas of the department and deliver to our members more of what they...

Emerging Store Manager

  • Spring Hill, TN (6 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Spring Hill, TN (6 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 22 hours ago

store activities in the absence of the Store Manager....

Store Manager

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 5 days ago

The Store Manager directs and supervises the workforce, makes staffing decisions, ensures customer satisfaction, manages the store's financial performance, and sustains brand equity....

Store Manager

  • Franklin, TN (20 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (20 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 7 days ago

The Store Manager directs and supervises the workforce, makes staffing decisions, ensures customer satisfaction, manages the store's financial performance, and sustains brand equity....

Store Manager In Columbia, TN

  • Columbia, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Columbia, TN
  • 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...

Store Manager

  • Spring Hill, TN (6 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Spring Hill, TN (6 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 10 days ago

operations when the Store Manager is absent Must be able to do inventory and complete stock orders Must be able to open and close the store Qualifications Additional Information All information will...

Assistant General Manager

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 13 days ago

Running store operations - analyzing staffing needs, reporting financial and sales data, handling cash, meeting compliance, opening trouble tickets with Facilities/Network/IT as needed to ensure store...

US-Store Leader

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 21 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 21 days ago

Apple Retail is where the best of Apple comes together. We bring our expertise to help people do what they love, delivering an only-at-Apple experience. We believe inclusion is a shared...

Assistant Manager - Store

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 21 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 21 days ago

Theres never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

Store Manager

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 27 days ago

operations Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices Plan weekly staffing schedules in compliance with schedules policy Provide a fun, full service experience to all customers Resolve...

General Manager

  • Columbia, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Whats Unique About You Is What Makes Us Better! Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. Bring your flavor to the Papa John's team today! Job Summary The General Manager for Corporate...

Store Team Lead

  • Columbia, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, TN
  • 30+ days ago

see each individual positions full job description: Logistics Team Lead Operation Team Lead Store Inventory Control Team Lead Store Merchandising Team Lead Sales Team Lead Softlines Sales Team Lead Hardlines...

General Manager

  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Franklin, TN (15 miles from Columbia, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

General Managers oversee all aspects of in-store operations, including but not limited to staffing/scheduling, food safety, inventory/stock ordering, COGS (cost of goods sold) management, cash handling...

Demographic Data for Columbia, TN

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Columbia, TN

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Columbia, TN 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 Columbia, TN
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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