Store Manager Jobs in San Luis Obispo, 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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store manager - San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 14 days ago

Benefit Information Our Store Managers bring the Starbucks experience to life by managing store operations, driving financial success, building great teams, and building a meeting place in their communities...

Retail Store Manager

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 25 days ago

Retail Store Manager About Life at PetSmart At PetSmart, we're more than just a company obsessed with pets; we're obsessed with our people too....

Manager - Retail Shoppers

  • Pismo Beach, CA (7 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pismo Beach, CA (7 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 30+ 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...

General Manager (GM) Gas Purification Business

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Job Title: General Manager (GM) Gas Purification Business Job Description: Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees...

Store Manager (Non-Exempt)

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 45+ days ago

As a Store Manager, you will lead a team of Associates and Managers to consistently deliver an amazing Tillys Experience to every Customer....

Store Manager

  • Nipomo, CA (16 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Nipomo, CA (16 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 45+ 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....

General Manager

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 45+ 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...

Retail Store Manager In Waiting ( MIW Full-Time) - Pismo Beach, CA

  • Pismo Beach, CA (7 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pismo Beach, CA (7 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Skechers' Store Managers make an incredible impact everyday - on our customers, our teams and our company. They lead, merchandise, sell, process shipments, inspire, problem-solve and more....

Store Manager

  • Los Osos, CA (11 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Los Osos, CA (11 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 60+ days 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...

Branch Manager

  • Arroyo Grande, CA (15 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Arroyo Grande, CA (15 miles from San Luis Obispo, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Mechanics Bank is currently searching for a Branch Manager to join our team at our Arroyo Grande Branch. The Branch Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a branch,...

Demographic Data for San Luis Obispo, CA

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in San Luis Obispo, 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 Luis Obispo, 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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