Store Manager Jobs in Guilford, CT

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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Branch Manager

  • Newington, CT (24 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Newington, CT (24 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 6 hours ago

Related experience may include: Operations Manager, Sales Manager, Director of Sales, Director of Operations, District Manager, Rental Manager, Store Manager, Business Development Manager Base Pay Range...

General Manager-Store

  • Deep River, CT (12 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Deep River, CT (12 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 8 hours ago

Our General Manager is responsible for the management of the ongoing day to day operations of the store, while adhering to Company policies and procedures; direct supervision of staff; maximizing...

Store Manager

  • Middletown, CT (14 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Middletown, CT (14 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 10 hours ago

GENERAL FUNCTION The overall mission of the Store Manager is to be a leader within the LensCrafters organization....

Emerging Store Manager

  • North Haven, CT (9 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 19 hours ago
  • North Haven, CT (9 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 19 hours ago

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

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Dogtopia General Manager- Shelton, CT

  • Shelton, CT (23 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Shelton, CT (23 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has an immediate opening for an energetic, organized, business-minded individual to lead our team as General Manager. This...

Retail Store Manager

  • Plainville, CT (24 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plainville, CT (24 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 1 day 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....

General Manager

  • Orange, CT (18 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Orange, CT (18 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

GENERAL MANAGER JOB SUMMARY Urban Air Orange Connecticut is seeking a General Manager to motivate, instill accountability, and achieve results to drive success while maintaining our fun culture!...

Store Manager

  • Meriden, CT (14 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Meriden, CT (14 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 2 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 Manager

  • Centerbrook, CT (14 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Centerbrook, CT (14 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

This role supports the Store Manager and other team members in delivering an exceptional guest shopping experience....

Retail Store Manager 2 - Regular - MILFORD, CT (MILFORD)

  • Milford, CT (20 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Milford, CT (20 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Our Retail Store Manager 2 earns $61,700.00 - $92,500.00 USD in annual salary plus $24,000 in commissions yearly if all sales goals are met....

Assistant General Manager

  • Ansonia, CT (19 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Ansonia, CT (19 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Company Summary: Who is Taco Bell? Taco Bell is a leading Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand that is a part of Yum! Brands, Inc. which includes Pizza Hut and KFC. Founded on...

General Manager

  • Southington, CT (20 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Southington, CT (20 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Company Summary: Who is Taco Bell? Taco Bell is a leading Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand that is a part of Yum! Brands, Inc. which includes Pizza Hut and KFC. Founded on...

Branch Manager

  • Stratford, CT (23 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stratford, CT (23 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Overview Parts Authority, founded in 1973, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment and transmissions. Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Parts...

Store Manager I - Cheshire, CT

  • Cheshire, CT (15 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cheshire, CT (15 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Line of Business: Personal & Commercial Banking Job Description: The Store Manager I develops, leads and contributes to the growth and profitability of our Consumer Business through the management of...

Store Manager

  • Meriden, CT (14 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Meriden, CT (14 miles from Guilford, CT)
  • 6 days ago

As a Store Manager, youll be responsible for successfully managing all store operations tasks in order to maximize sales results while bringing Our Burlington values to life in your store....

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Guilford, CT

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Guilford, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.4%
High School or GED
20.6%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
12.0%
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 Guilford, CT
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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