Store Manager Jobs in Irvine, 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 General Manager

  • Grocery Outlet
  • Jurupa Valley, CA (24 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grocery Outlet
  • Jurupa Valley, CA (24 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

JD Store Management - Lakewood Center, Lakewood, CA

  • Lakewood, CA (23 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lakewood, CA (23 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Identify opportunities for improvement and implement innovative solutions to enhance store operations. Additional duties and projects as required....

Store Team Lead

  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mission Viejo, CA (16 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Position at Wild Fork Foods When becoming a Team Leader at Wild Fork, you will be supporting store leadership by overseeing daily operations, delegating tasks, monitoring the team's performance,...

Staffing Branch Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

Randstad, the world's leading partner for talent, is hiring a Market Manager to lead, sell, recruit, and provide the best experiences for the clients and talent that we serve. Our Market Managers...

General Manager

  • Santa Ana, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (6 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY The General Manager (GM) has the overall responsibility for directing the daily operations of a Carl's Jr. restaurant in support of the Brand Vision, Mission, and Promise while...

The North Face: Store Manager - Brea Mall

  • Brea, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brea, CA (14 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Store Manager As the Store Manager, you will provide leadership, direction, and development to the store staff and successfully execute company strategies to ensure a consistent peak brand experience...

Store Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago

You will be trusted to manage daily store operations and model excellent customer service with direct involvement in day-to-day service channels, as appropriate....

Branch Manager - North Inland Empire, CA

  • Ontario, CA (22 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (22 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 3 days ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

General Manager - Franchise

  • Jurupa Valley, CA (24 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jurupa Valley, CA (24 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 3 days ago

This job posting is for employment at an independently owned and operated franchisee of Denny's. Accountability Reporting to the Area Director, the General Manager will be responsible for overall...

General Manager

  • Newport Coast, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newport Coast, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 days ago

ABOUT US: Be a part of the growing boutique fitness industry and join our Studio Team! Interact directly with members and prospective members and help them on their fitness journey while you...

Store Manager

  • Ontario, CA (22 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (22 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Store Manager (F/T) The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing all staff and operations as well as maintaining the overall presentation of the store....

Store Manager

  • Newport Beach, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (11 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Calling all conceptual thinkers, team players, and eyewear aficionados KREWE is looking for a full-time Store Manager to join our upcoming Newport Beach store team....

Store Manager

  • Yorba Linda, CA (10 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Yorba Linda, CA (10 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Overall Job Summary The Manager Trainee is responsible for learning the duties of the Store Manager position and developing the skills required for a Store Manager role....

Retail Shop Manager on Duty, Sports Club Orange County

  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago

OUR STORY: Equinox Group is a high growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands. We restlessly seek what is next for maximizing life - and...

General Manager

  • Chino, CA (15 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chino, CA (15 miles from Irvine, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Job Listing: General Manager At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans,...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Irvine, CA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Irvine, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.3%
High School or GED
20.9%
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 Irvine, 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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