Store Manager Jobs in Alexandria, VA

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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Grocery Outlet

Grocery Store Director

  • Grocery Outlet
  • Alexandria, VA (3 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Grocery Outlet
  • Alexandria, VA (3 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibility for total store operations including complete management of the P&L Creating staffing models, hire, train and retain employees Utilizing an existing distribution channel to customize...

General Manager

  • Chantilly, VA (21 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (21 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 10 days ago

What you'll do: Oversee daily store operations, ensuring safety, service, and efficiency while maintaining compliance with audits, policies, and all regulations....

General Manager

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 23 hours ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Club Manager

  • Falls Church, VA (5 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (5 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Store Manager

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 3 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Store Manager

  • National Harbor, MD (3 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • National Harbor, MD (3 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 5 hours ago

Conduct meetings with retail team members and encourage on-going open communication, feedback and follow-up Communicates clearly, concisely and accurately in order to ensure effective store operations...

General Manager

  • Odenton, MD (24 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Odenton, MD (24 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 5 hours ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonalds USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonalds logos and food products,...

Retail Manager

  • Bladensburg, MD (11 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Bladensburg, MD (11 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 5 hours ago

Retail Manager** **Pay Range: Our starting pay ranges from $17.10 to $28.04** **Savers Benefits** Geographic & job eligibility rules may apply **Healthcare Plans** Comprehensive coverage...

Xfinity Retail Store Manager - Waldorf

  • Waldorf, MD (17 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Waldorf, MD (17 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Listing: Xfinity Retail Store Manager Company Overview: Blufox Mobile, the LARGEST branded partner for Comcast XFINITY services, seeks dynamic individuals to join our team as Sales Managers....

General Manager- Club Pilates

  • Silver Spring, MD (14 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (14 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 5 hours ago

A national leader in luxury fitness is looking for amazing talent to join our team and seeking a motivated General Manager to lead our studio to success! This position will be based in the Silver...

Store Manager

  • Washington, DC (5 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (5 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 16 hours ago

Job Category Retail Position Summary Responsible for every aspect of the store operation, which includes: selecting, coaching and developing store teammates as well as merchandising, advertising and...

Business Center Branch Manager

  • Brandywine, MD (17 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Brandywine, MD (17 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 16 hours ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Store Manager Montgomery Mall

  • Rockville, MD (19 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD (19 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 16 hours ago

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

Assistant General Manager

  • Bethesda, MD (11 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bethesda, MD (11 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Ever consider running a multi-million dollar business? Wendys is looking for qualified Assistant General Managers to do just that! Looking for an employer that will treat you with RESPECT? Wendys...

Emerging Store Leader

  • Gaithersburg, MD (23 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (23 miles from Alexandria, VA)
  • 1 day 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...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Alexandria, VA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Alexandria, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.4%
High School or GED
20.6%
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 Alexandria, VA
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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