Store Manager Jobs in Forest Lake, MN

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

  • Blaine, MN (13 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Blaine, MN (13 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 4 hours ago

The Store Manager leads all retail store operations with a focus on quality and service to ensure that our customers have a memorable experience....

Retail Manager - Firearms

  • Woodbury, MN (23 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Woodbury, MN (23 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 16 hours ago

Pay Range: $45,000.00 - $79,000.00 POSITION SUMMARY: The Group Sales Manager supervises one or more of the Sales Departments within the store to include the merchandise presentation, inventory...

Store Manager Unassigned

  • Robbinsdale, MN (23 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Robbinsdale, MN (23 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Supports store operations by shadowing or assisting the Store Manager in leading store throughout the learning journey....

Store Leader (Manager) Trainee

  • Roseville, MN (18 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Roseville, MN (18 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Store Manager The Store Leader is the heart and soul of the store....

Branch Manager - White Bear Lake

  • White Bear Lake, MN (11 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Bear Lake, MN (11 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

APi Garage Door has an opening for a Branch Manager at our Twin City Garage Door location in White Bear Lake, MN. The main objective of this role is to lead, strategically guide, coordinate,...

General Manager

  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY IS NOW BOARDING: Join OTGas a General Manager at MSP nowand drive a new type of hospitality. Explore career opportunities in a unique hospitality environment with some of the...

Store Manager

  • Saint Anthony, MN (20 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Anthony, MN (20 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago

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Retail Manager - Tire and Battery Center

  • Brooklyn Park, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 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...

Auto Center Retail Manager

  • Blaine, MN (13 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Blaine, MN (13 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 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

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Join Joe & The Juice as a Store Manager! Location: Minneapolis Airport Company Overview: At Joe & The Juice, our vision is to become the first truly global people-focused Food & Beverage brand....

General Manager

  • Shoreview, MN (13 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Shoreview, MN (13 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Working at Mister Car Wash is all about opportunity-to inspire a team, build relationships with customers, and have fun in a fast-paced environment. And with new stores in development, Mister is...

Branch Manager

  • Brooklyn Center, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn Center, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for a Branch Manager with a passion to drive customer satisfaction while being the brand ambassador. If this is you, and you're ready for your next destination, then you have...

Branch Manager

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a Branch Manager with a passion to drive customer satisfaction while being the brand ambassador. If this is you, and youre ready for your next destination, then you have cruised...

General Manager I - Store 6817

  • Columbia Heights, MN (18 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia Heights, MN (18 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 3 days ago

A General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, as well as helping our Customers succeed and growing our business with integrity. Professional level sales and management position...

General Manager - Americas

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 3 days ago

DESCRIPTION We are looking for a talented General Manager for Americas to join our Stamford | AvK brand Cummins Generator Technologies organization in Americas in Minneapolis, MN. The General...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Forest Lake, MN

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Forest Lake, MN 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 Forest Lake, MN
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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