Store Manager Jobs in Seattle, 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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Retail Store Manager

  • Kent, WA (15 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kent, WA (15 miles from Seattle, 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 - Bellevue Square

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • moments ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • moments ago

GENERAL FUNCTION The overall mission of the LensCrafters at Macys Store Manager is to be a leader and business owner within the marketplace and LensCrafters organization....

Store Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 hours ago

Position Overview Now Hiring: Store Manager Schedule: Full-time Compensation : $60,000-$85,000 Yearly (DOE) Location: Seattle, WA Willy's Discount Workwear is part of the Work World family of brands...

General Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 hours ago

Flynn Arby's joined Flynn Group in 2018 with the acquisition of 300+ restaurants.Today we are the largest Arby's franchisee in the world and continue grow by building new stores and acquiring...

GARAGE - Store Manager - Southcenter

  • Tukwila, WA (4 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Tukwila, WA (4 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

All Groupe Dynamite Jobs GARAGE - Store Manager - Southcenter - Full Time Groupe Dynamite - Tukwila, WA Posted on 04/29/25 (Ref: WAeEekUwIA) Overview We are a global fashion digital retailer with the...

Temp Store Manager

  • Covington, WA (20 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Covington, WA (20 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 8 hours ago

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

Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Full-Time Estimated Hours: 45 hours per week Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $30.25 per hour Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $101,500 (inclusive of salary...

Manager, Store in Store

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Manager, Systems Architecture Eng - Messaging Service and Integration At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love...

General Manager

  • Issaquah, WA (17 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Issaquah, WA (17 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Bakery Manager/Lead Operator directs the team and day-to-day operation, which includes all aspects of the guest experience, cake production, brand and merchandise...

Branch Manager - Downtown Seattle Metro Market - Seattle, WA

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

We have a passion for taking care of our customers and employees and making them feel welcomed and valued through building lasting relationships, doing the right thing, exceeding expectations, and...

Emerging Store Manager

  • Renton, WA (12 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Renton, WA (12 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago

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

This role will be responsible for ideating and operationalizing deployment, position and routines guidance as well as supporting teams and platforms within Store Operations....

Store Manager - Bothell, WA

  • Bothell, WA (11 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bothell, WA (11 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 4 days ago

General Description: As a Store Manager, you will gain hands-on experience in one of Goodyear's Auto Service center, by making meaningful connections while delivering outstanding service....

Store Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

As a Store Manager, you will have the opportunity to be part of a diverse team with an excellent company culture....

Manager Retail District

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

DESCRIPTION The Retail District Manager is responsible for the management and development of a group of Retail Coverage Merchandisers and Lead Merchandisers. They are responsible for representing...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Seattle, WA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Seattle, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.4%
High School or GED
20.7%
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 Seattle, 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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