Store Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

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

Retail Store Manager

  • Grocery Outlet
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Grocery Outlet
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • moments 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...

Assistant Manager-Retail Jewelry

  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 16 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....

Store Manager

  • Morgan Hill, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morgan Hill, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Reports to Regional Manager: As a Store Manager you are expected to lead your store team to achieve sales performance expectations through active coaching, development of a team selling environment,...

Store Manager CA Job 191.25

  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Store Manager is responsible for supervising all store employees within a given location....

Sunglass Hut - Store Manager Stoneridge Shopping-Macy's

  • Pleasanton, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (23 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Store Manager creates an environment where everyone delivers great service through The Sunglass Hut Experience....

Store Manager

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Store Manager - San Francisco, CA (Chesnut) About Us Marine Layer was founded in San Francisco, CA and now has over 50 stores across the USA....

General Manager

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The primary role of the General Manager is to lead the entire store team to excellence in team member, guest, and financial outcomes, by overseeing daily operations of the store....

09529 Store Manager

  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Your role as a Store Manager: When it comes to the customer experience it all starts with you....

General Manager, Full Time, Milpitas - Pottery Barn Outlet

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

You will effectively manage store operations, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and maintain visual merchandising standards....

Manager - Retail Shoppers

  • Woodside, CA (22 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodside, CA (22 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 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 - Nautica @ Great Mall Milpitas, Ca

  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Store Manager - Nautica @ Great Mall Milpitas, CAMilpitas, CA 95035, USAJob DescriptionPosted Monday, March 3, 2025 at 8:00 AMOverview Our Store Managers are responsible for building a team of top performers...

Customer Unit General Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago

Req ID: 126172 Remote Position: Yes Region: Americas Country: USA **Summary** The Global Business Unit Director is responsible to manage a team of multiple global program managers / Customer Focus...

Global Customer Unit General Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 days ago

Req ID: 126171 Remote Position: Yes Region: Americas Country: United States State/Province: California City: San Jose Summary The Global Customer Business Unit General Manager 2 leads a team of...

General Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS LOCATION: 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050 (Westfield Valley Fair) SALARY RANGE FOR GENERAL MANAGER: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 annual base salary, plus...

Branch Manager II - Fremont

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary The Branch Manager II leads and manages a single medium to large sized branch by overseeing daily operations and sales. Ensuring positive revenue generation, customer satisfaction,...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.4%
High School or GED
20.7%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
11.9%
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 San Jose, CA
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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