Store Manager Jobs in Lake Forest, 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
  • Irvine, CA (8 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Grocery Outlet
  • Irvine, CA (8 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 11 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

  • Laguna Hills, CA (1 mile from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Laguna Hills, CA (1 mile from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

92653Availability - Shift/Days Full time Flexible Availability Minimum Qualifications The minimum qualifications for a Store Manager are: High School diploma or GED preferred....

Store Manager- Anaheim, CA

  • Anaheim, CA (22 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Anaheim, CA (22 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Join the LEGO Brand Retail team as a Store Manager at Anaheim, CA and ensure that the LEGO Brand, Vision, and Values are exemplified in all store operations and guest interactions....

Retail Store Manager 121 Orange County, CA Market (Bench)

  • Orange, CA (15 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange, CA (15 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Store - LA-WHITTIER, CAStore Managers are expected to spend the vast majority of their time on managerial work. This includes leading and managing a team; holding the team accountable to deliver a...

Store Manager

  • Westminster, CA (19 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westminster, CA (19 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Store Managers at Dollar Tree are responsible for the following: Managing the profitable operation of a retail store with emphasis on recruiting, hiring, training and developing store associates in...

General Manager

  • Yorba Linda, CA (20 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Yorba Linda, CA (20 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago

General Manager Riser Fitness, LLC Yorba Linda, CA Job Details Full-time $68,000 - $70,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Sales English Mid-level...

Retail Manager - Must love dogs

  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Retail Manager Costa Mesa Full-Time Hourly Wage: $20.00 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Great Discount on Products and Services Free Small Dog Daycare (Not available at all locations)...

Retail General Manager

  • Buena Park, CA (24 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (24 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 2 days ago

About Us: Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone,...

Store Manager

  • Newport Beach, CA (7 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (7 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Claire's - A Career that's always in style Store Manager Opportunity About the Role As Store Manager, your core area of responsibilities will be: Sales and profit - Achieving store targets through driving...

General Manager of Sales & Operations

  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 4 days ago

About Serendipity Labs, Inc. Serendipity Labs offers upscale workplace communities to its members from a cross section of industries. It does so through the superior service delivery of flexible...

Store Manager Downtown Disney

  • Anaheim, CA (22 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (22 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Store Managers are responsible for hiring and developing people....

Store Manager

  • Huntington Beach, CA (18 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (18 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 4 days 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 Leader

  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs...

Store Manager, Amazon Fresh Stores

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 5 days ago

We are looking for an experienced Store Manager who can bring Amazons customer obsession to life in a grocery retail environment....

Store Manager

  • Huntington Beach, CA (18 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (18 miles from Lake Forest, CA)
  • 5 days ago

the ultimate goal of providing an exceptional lifestyle experience for both internal and external guests Set the course - Build strong sales and service relationships with guests in all aspect of store...

Demographic Data for Lake Forest, CA

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Lake Forest, CA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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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