Store Manager Jobs in Santa Cruz, 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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Customer Unit General Manager

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

Req ID: 126172 Remote Position: Yes Region: Americas Country: USA **Summary** The Global Business Unit Director is responsible to manage a team of multiple global program managers / Customer Focus...

Global Customer Unit General Manager

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

Req ID: 126171 Remote Position: Yes Region: Americas Country: United States State/Province: California City: San Jose Summary The Global Customer Business Unit General Manager 2 leads a team of...

General Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

DIN TAI FUNG RESTAURANTS LOCATION: 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050 (Westfield Valley Fair) SALARY RANGE FOR GENERAL MANAGER: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 annual base salary, plus...

Manager - Retail Shoppers

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

store manager- Santa Cruz/Aptos

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 2 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...

Store Director

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Position Responsibilities: Oversees Assistant Store Managers and all department operations....

Retail Operations General Manager

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Managers team Control the cost and take actions if needed Cultivate an excellent relationship with the Airport authorities Coordinate the SIP in terms of implementation and execution Ensure that there...

Emerging Store Manager

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

store activities in the absence of the Store Manager....

Store Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

General Manager - Cotton On Valley Fair Mall

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days 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....

Senior Software Release Manager Retail Engineering

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days 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 Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days 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....

CA Pharmacy Manager - Store 09853

  • Felton, CA (5 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Felton, CA (5 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Manager to maintain a healthy talent pipeline of cross-trained colleagues willing to work in the pharmacy, and ensuring that cross-trained colleagues are on-track for timely completion of all required...

Showroom Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make...

Store Director

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 9 days ago

What You'll Do: Oversee day-to-day store operations with precision and excellence Develop and execute strategies to boost sales, profitability, and customer engagement Monitor key performance metrics...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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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