Store Manager Jobs in Arlington, 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 (5 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Grocery Outlet
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 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...

Store Manager

  • Lanham, MD (13 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lanham, MD (13 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Store Manager, you are part of team that is passionate about helping everyone win....

Store Manager

  • Falls Church, VA (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Falls Church, VA (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 2 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...

LMCT Branch Manager Station I

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 5 hours ago

Salary: $55,000/yr Are you a natural leader looking to start a career in management where youll be responsible for driving a great team to success? Join Avis Budget Group as an Branch Manager to...

Store General Manager - Annandale, VA

  • Annandale, VA (7 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Annandale, VA (7 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 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...

Branch Manager

  • Silver Spring, MD (10 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Silver Spring, MD (10 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 6 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...

General Manager

  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 6 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. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a...

Store Manager Woodbridge Center Mall

  • Woodbridge, VA (20 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, VA (20 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

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

Emerging Store Manager

  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

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

Store Manager Unassigned

  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA (5 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Supports store operations by shadowing or assisting the Store Manager in leading store throughout the learning journey....

Retail Store Manager

  • Waldorf, MD (22 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Waldorf, MD (22 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 8 hours 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....

Store Manager

  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (3 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 14 hours ago

Position: Store Manager The Store manager at Taqueria Xochi is an entrepreneur, head coach, and hospitality adventurer rolled into one....

General Manager

  • Greenbelt, MD (14 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Greenbelt, MD (14 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 22 hours ago

Job Description: As the General Manager, you will be responsible for driving profitability for one RaceTrac store and leading up to 45 employees. You will continually deliver on RaceTracs mission...

Branch Manager - Power & HVAC

  • Manassas, VA (24 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Manassas, VA (24 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 23 hours ago

Related experience may include: Operations Manager, Sales Manager, Director of Sales, Director of Operations, District Manager, Rental Manager, Store Manager, Business Development Manager Base Pay Range...

Store Manager - Fair Oak Mall

  • Fairfax, VA (15 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfax, VA (15 miles from Arlington, VA)
  • 1 day ago

GENERAL FUNCTION The overall mission of the Store Manager is to be a leader within the LensCrafters organization....

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Arlington, VA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Arlington, VA 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 Arlington, 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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