Store Manager Jobs

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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HOLLY HUNT

Showroom General Manager

Why join us? For nearly four decades, Holly Hunt has been the defining voice in modern luxury interiors. We offer exquisite furnishings, an unparalleled showroom experience, and unwavering service...

HermanMiller

General Manager - Fulton Market

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller means being a part of something larger...

HermanMiller

General Manager - DC

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller means being a part of something larger...

Grocery Outlet

Retail Store Manager

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...

Grocery Outlet

Retail General Manager

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...

DESIGN WITHIN REACH

General Manager - Chicago

Why join us? At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime from home to home, generation to...

ABM

General Manager, Cabin Services

  • ABM
  • Sterling, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • ABM
  • Sterling, VA
  • 9 days ago

The General Manager for the direct oversight of our operations managers, supervisors, and front-line employees on his or her designated shift. Employee is further responsible for ensuring that...

General Manager (Bilingual)

  • Pasadena, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Pasadena, TX
  • 12 days ago

General Manager (Bilingual) Community Choice Financial Family of Brand As a results-driven General Manager, you will oversee the success of your store and team by setting the bar high for...

General Manager

  • Memphis, TN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 60+ days ago

General Manager Community Choice Financial Family of Brand As a results-driven General Manager, you will oversee the success of your store and team by setting the bar high for performance and...

Licensed Optician - General Manager

  • Orange City, FL
  • 21 days ago
  • Orange City, FL
  • 21 days ago

Company Description America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The Americas Best brand continues to grow, with 1000 stores and counting....

Licensed Optician - General Manager

  • Naples, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Eyeglass World is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. Eyeglass World has over 100 locations across the United States and offers...

Branch Manager

  • Dallas, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 30+ days ago

The Branch Manager position is accountable for ensuring the safe, cost effective and efficient day-to-day management of their assigned area and for the financial results of the branch. This...

Store Manager St. Louis Park MN

  • St Louis Park, MN
  • 25 days ago
  • St Louis Park, MN
  • 25 days ago

Northern Tier BU - Region 05 - Market 03: 7000 W. Lake St., St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426 Availability - Shift/Days Full time Day Shift - All Days ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The position includes, but is...

Store Manager

  • Pueblo, CO
  • 15 hours ago
  • Pueblo, CO
  • 15 hours ago

This role supports the Store Manager and other team members in delivering an exceptional guest shopping experience....

Retail Manager

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary Our Produce Team Leader manages the entire Produce Team and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. You'll be the one who Team Members and guests look to for guidance on the...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.3%
High School or GED
20.8%
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
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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