Store Manager Jobs in Olympia, 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 Outlet

Grocery Store Director

  • Grocery Outlet
  • Gig Harbor, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Grocery Outlet
  • Gig Harbor, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 8 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...

Retail Store Manager

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 16 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 - Olympia/Elma/Lacey, WA

  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

Benefit Information Our Store Managers bring the Starbucks experience to life by managing store operations, driving financial success, building great teams, and building a meeting place in their communities...

Branch Manager

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago

ARE YOU READY TO GROW AND ADVANCE YOUR CAREER? JOIN OUR TEAM! Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for an Branch Manager to join our team in Lacey, Washington. Are you a results-driven leader...

General Manager (WC) R1106 - Store 007072

  • Spanaway, WA (23 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Spanaway, WA (23 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 11 days 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 R1106 - Store 007190

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 11 days 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...

General Manager (WC) R1106 - Store 007190

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 11 days 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 007103

  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 11 days 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 R1106 - Store 007072

  • Spanaway, WA (23 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Spanaway, WA (23 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 11 days 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 007103

  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Centralia, WA (16 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 11 days 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 Sales Manager

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 21 days ago

The position serves as the second in charge of sales initiatives and functions to the Store Manager....

Jewelry/Store Manager

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 23 days ago

Serve as the primary supervisor for entire location. Maximize the financial performance of the store; achieve growth and sales targets by successfully managing, training and motivating the sales...

Store Sales Manager

  • Olympia, WA (10 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (10 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 24 days ago

The position serves as the second in charge of sales initiatives and functions to the Store Manager....

Store Manager

  • Olympia, WA
  • 25 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 25 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...

Branch Manager

  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Location: 2949 Limited Ln NW - Olympia, Washington 98502-2504 Job Summary Be a problem solver, trusted advisor, and partner to the people and businesses in our Key Bank communities. The Branch...

Demographic Data for Olympia, WA

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Olympia, WA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Olympia, WA 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 Olympia, 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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