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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Grocery Store Director

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

  • Silverdale, WA (19 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Silverdale, WA (19 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 2 hours ago

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

Savers / Value Village Careers - Retail Manager

  • Burien, WA (7 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • moments ago
  • Burien, WA (7 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • moments ago

Description Position at Savers / Value Village Job Title: Retail Manager Pay Rate: $24.17 to $39.64 Savers Benefits Geographic & job eligibility rules may

Branch Manager

  • Sammamish, WA (13 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Sammamish, WA (13 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 5 hours ago

Min USD $77,968.80/Yr. Max USD $103,695.00/Yr. Job Summary Want to help strengthen your community's financial health? Looking for an employer that will inspire you and support your career in...

Assistant Manager-Retail Jewelry

  • Lynnwood, WA (13 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lynnwood, WA (13 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 20 hours ago

Assistant Managers take part in directing the daily retail operations of the store, while progressing through company training programs in preparation for a Store Manager position....

Lynnwood Supercuts Salon Manager

  • Lynnwood, WA (13 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lynnwood, WA (13 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 21 hours ago

Job Description Join our Supercuts Hair Adventure! SEEKING EXPERIENCED SALON MANAGER FOR BUSY, FULL-SERVICE SUPERCUTS SALON WITH AMAZING CLIENTELE! Are you an experienced hairstylist, barber, or...

Emerging Store Manager

  • Gig Harbor, WA (24 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Gig Harbor, WA (24 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 22 hours ago

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

Store Manager Unassigned

  • Silverdale, WA (19 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Silverdale, WA (19 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 22 hours ago

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

Retail Store Manager

  • Seattle, WA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 22 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 - 24H400

  • Auburn, WA (21 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn, WA (21 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Carters Careers As a Store Manager, you and the team you lead will be the first face of the brand for growing families....

General Manager - Bellevue

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Purpose: The Store Manager oversees the sales performance, guest experience, operations, hiring, and talent development....

Store Manager - Spirit

  • Shoreline, WA (8 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Shoreline, WA (8 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Store Manager - Spirit Shoreline, WA (Onsite) Seasonal / Temp Store Manager - Spirit Kent, WA (Onsite) Seasonal / Temp Store Manager - Spirit Everett, WA (Onsite) Seasonal / Temp Store Manager - Spirit...

Senior Social Media Manager - Retail Background

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview Our retail client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Social Media Manager to lead our social media strategy and execution. This role will be responsible for enhancing...

store manager - Kitsap Peninsula, WA

  • Bremerton, WA (13 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bremerton, WA (13 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 3 days 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...

Store Manager

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 3 days ago

As a Store Manager with Super Supplements, you will be accountable for promoting a sales culture to build productivity....

Demographic Data for Seattle, WA

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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
41.5%
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 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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