Store Manager Jobs in Lakewood, WA

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 Store Director

  • Grocery Outlet
  • Gig Harbor, WA (9 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Grocery Outlet
  • Gig Harbor, WA (9 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 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...

Store Manager - CHEF'STORE

  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 11 days ago

SUPERVISION : Sales Associates, Sales Department Lead(s), Assistant Store Manager(s) RELATIONSHIPS Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout...

General Manager

  • Kent, WA (16 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kent, WA (16 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Additional Job Requirements General Managers are responsible for the complete and total management of a Jersey Mike's store / operation, including: Store sales Volume Quality of service Customer satisfaction...

General Manager (WC) R1107 - Store 007027

  • Lakewood, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 1 day ago

Manager Guest Service Representative Human Resource Manager Recruiter Trainer Auditor Skills Demonstrates a commitment to leading by example considering no tasks as below one's position Uses analytical...

General Manager (WC) R1106 - Store 007035

  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Manager Guest Service Representative Human Resource Manager Recruiter Trainer Auditor Skills Demonstrates a commitment to leading by example considering no tasks as below one's position Uses analytical...

Store Manager R1107 - Store 007027

  • Lakewood, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 1 day ago

Description The Store Manager (SM) is responsible for managing all aspects of the business, with minimal direct supervision from the General Manager (GM), to ensure that Guests are delighted with a...

Store Manager R1106 - Store 007063

  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Description The Store Manager (SM) is responsible for managing all aspects of the business, with minimal direct supervision from the General Manager (GM), to ensure that Guests are delighted with a...

Campus Store Leader

  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Manager with overall store operations....

Retail Store Manager In Waiting (SMIW)

  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Excellent organizational skills to manage inventory, staffing, and store operations. Sales management experience to help meet and exceed store targets....

General Manager

  • Burien, WA (20 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burien, WA (20 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 3 days ago

The Retail Store Manager is responsible for running day-to-day sales and operations while meeting excellent customer service standards....

Retail Store Manager - Olympic Village

  • Gig Harbor, WA (15 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA (15 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 3 days ago

As a Store Manager, you will have the opportunity to develop outstanding associates, deliver exceptional and consistent customer experiences, and positively impact growth....

Store Manager - Spirit

  • Port Orchard, WA (23 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA (23 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Store Manager

  • Des Moines, WA (17 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Des Moines, WA (17 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 4 days ago

3 -- 5 years of retail/management experience Completion of RAC's Store Manager Development Program Computer literacy/proficiency in store operation applications Valid state driver's license and good...

Manager - Retail Shoppers

  • Renton, WA (20 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Renton, WA (20 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 4 days 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...

Store Manager

  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities The general duties of a Pet Pros Store Manager, include but are not limited to: A Pet Pros Store Manager understands and can perform all the duties of their staff....

Demographic Data for Lakewood, WA

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Lakewood, WA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Lakewood, WA 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 Lakewood, WA
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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