Store Manager Jobs in Columbus, GA

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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Insurance Sales Store Manager

  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Store Manager

  • Columbus, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 7 days ago

Family Dollar Store Managers provide leadership, sales management and customer service in all aspect of managing a Family Dollar store....

Store Manager Trainee

  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Phenix City, AL (18 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Store Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to: Hiring, oversee training, and retention of a top team of Sales Associates....

Store Manager - Auto Center Department

  • Columbus, GA
  • 9 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 9 days ago

... As a Tire & Battery Center Technician you will work to provide safe and efficient service in both the sales and service areas of the department and deliver to our members more of what they...

Store Manager - Victoria's Secret - Peachtree - Columbus, GA

  • Columbus, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 12 days ago

The Store Manager drives consistency in performance and execution through business insights and actions to deliver results....

Store Manager

  • Columbus, GA
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 12 days ago

Your responsibilities will include all aspects of store management including recruiting, hiring, training, customer service, visual merchandising, and store operations....

STORE MANAGER - 21 and older only - Fort Mitchell, AL

  • Fort Mitchell, AL (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fort Mitchell, AL (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 13 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

General Manager - AC Hotel by Marriott

  • Columbus, GA
  • 13 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 13 days ago

Oversee all aspects of property management in accordance with our companys policy, established procedures, brand standards, and mission statement. The General Manager will assume the...

Retail Store Manager GA Columbus 1226

  • Columbus, GA
  • 13 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 13 days ago

If you answered YES, apply today for our Retail Store Manager Position!...

Store Manager In Warm Springs, GA

  • Warm Springs, GA (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Warm Springs, GA (23 miles from Columbus, GA)
  • 15 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

General Manager

  • Columbus, GA
  • 15 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 15 days ago

Our Restaurant General Managers balance being a great leader with delivering WOW service to our guests. Krystal GMs understand the importance of providing great energy for restaurant teams and the...

Store Manager

  • Columbus, GA
  • 18 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 18 days ago

In addition, the Store Manager carries out employment terminations following approval from the District Sales Manager and Human Resources.Encourage direct compliance of all store associates established...

Retail Store Manager

  • Columbus, GA
  • 28 days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 28 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....

General Manager - Columbus Park Crossin

  • Columbus, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 30+ days ago

About Old Navy Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, youre choosing a different path. From day one, weve been on a mission to democratize fashion and...

Sr. Manager Retail Portfolio Risk (Remote/Hybrid/Onsite)

  • Columbus, GA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, GA
  • 30+ days ago

Sr. Manager Retail Portfolio Risk (Remote/Hybrid/Onsite) #24612 Columbus, GA AREA OF INTEREST Payments/Merchant Services Full-time/Part-time Full-time Primary Location Synovus Place 503 (FL03) -...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Columbus, GA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Columbus, GA 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 Columbus, GA
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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