Store Manager Jobs in Milford, 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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store manager - Waterbury, CT

  • Waterbury, CT (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waterbury, CT (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 1 day 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 Manager

  • Trumbull, CT (8 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Trumbull, CT (8 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 11 hours ago

General Position Summary At Lids, our Store Managers are the heart and soul of the Lids brand....

General Manager

  • West Haven, CT (6 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Haven, CT (6 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Our client in the West Haven, CT area is seeking an experienced General Manager to join their growing team. This is a newly created role so the right candidate should have 5+ years experience in a...

Manager - Retail Shoppers

  • Stony Brook, NY (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 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 II - Store 6473

  • North Haven, CT (15 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Haven, CT (15 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

What is a General Manager? A General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, helping our Customers succeed and growing our business with integrity. Professional level sales and management...

Retail Store Manager in Waiting

  • Trumbull, CT (8 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Trumbull, CT (8 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Our Store Managers make an incredible impact everyday - on our customers, our teams and our company....

Branch Manager - New Haven Shoreline District

  • Trumbull, CT (8 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Trumbull, CT (8 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Wells Fargo Branch Manager - New Haven Shoreline District in TRUMBULL , Connecticut Why Wells Fargo: Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we believe that a meaningful career is...

General Manager II - Store 6726

  • Waterbury, CT (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waterbury, CT (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

What is a General Manager? A General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, helping our Customers succeed and growing our business with integrity. Professional level sales and management...

General Manager

  • New Haven, CT (9 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (9 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 6 days ago

The Cambria Suites New Haven is seeking a General Manager to lead a very high performing team at this highly rated and very busy hotel. A demonstrated ability to lead a hotel and mentor teams with...

Branch Manager - Southern CT - Westchester District

  • Westport, CT (16 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Westport, CT (16 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Wells Fargo Branch Manager - Southern CT - Westchester District in WESTPORT , Connecticut Why Wells Fargo: Are you looking for more? Find it here. At Wells Fargo, we believe that a meaningful...

Store Manager - Spencer's

  • Trumbull, CT (8 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Trumbull, CT (8 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Brand: Spencer's The Store Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining Guest Services....

Store Manager

  • Milford, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 7 days ago

The Store Manager is a champion and model of Boot Barn's Mission, Vision and Values....

Store Manager

  • Lake Grove, NY (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lake Grove, NY (24 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 7 days ago

The Role The Store Manager works with the District Supervisor to oversee all store operations, as well as plan & execute strategies to drive sales and profitability....

Store Manager

  • Cheshire, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cheshire, CT (21 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 9 days ago

We are seeking an experienced, energetic and driven Store Manager to join our growing auto parts team....

Emerging Store Manager

  • Branford, CT (14 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Branford, CT (14 miles from Milford, CT)
  • 9 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Milford, CT

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Milford, CT

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Milford, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.3%
High School or GED
20.9%
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 Milford, 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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