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)
  • 7 days ago
  • Grocery Outlet
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 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

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

As a Store Manager, you will be part of the Sales and Management Team supporting Sales Team and Customers....

Branch Manager

  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Branch Manager Business Operations and Management $ 75000 - $ 90000 / Year location_on Hayward, California work_outline Direct Hire favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link Branch...

Store Manager (Sales, Customer Service)

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

What You Will Do: The Store Manager is the driving force behind our business....

Retail Store Manager Regular

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Our Retail Store Managers earn between $66,100 - $99,100 in annual salary plus $24,000 in commissions yearly when sales goals are met....

General Manager - Cotton On Valley Fair Mall

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Be Who You Are. Love What You Do. We are calling on all team mates who want more than a job. We are serious about our people, our customers, and the planet, and we want to do Good things together....

Store General Manager - Union City, CA

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your...

Store Manager - 1050

  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

The Store Manager is responsible for all facets of store operations and directly influences the performance of everyone who interacts with guests....

Store Manager

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

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

IMPORTANT NOTE: The PolymerFilms General Manager role will take place in our Film West office in Fresno, CA. The office address is: 3311 East Central Ave, Fresno, CA 93725 About the role: As a...

Client Success Manager-Retail Media

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

Retail CSM The Retail Client Success Manager is responsible for overseeing all facets of client utilization of the Skai management platform. The CSM is ultimately accountable for clients'...

Retail Store Manager - Palo Alto

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a confident and experienced Store Manager that excels at store operations and looks for opportunities to make an impact through the success of the team....

Senior Software Release Manager Retail Engineering

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

Job Summary Summary Posted: Apr 15, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200591744 We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic candidate that has a zeal for delivering seamless software experiences...

Store Manager

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

Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

What you get to do every day: Manage all aspects of store operations ; sales, customer service, inventory, scheduling and payroll, events, partnerships, and visual merchandising Monitor store performance...

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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
41.3%
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 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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