Store Manager Jobs in Bridgewater, NJ

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

  • North Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 19 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 Manager

  • Woodbridge, NJ (17 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (17 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Position Overview The Store Manager is accountable for sales performance, focusing on growth and profitability, customer satisfaction, merchandising standards, store operations, and the training and...

Emerging Store Manager

  • Franklin Park, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Franklin Park, NJ (10 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

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

Golf Shop Manager

  • Mendham, NJ (13 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mendham, NJ (13 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Mendham Golf & Tennis Club, an 18-hole private facility in Morris County, NJ is seeking an enthusiastic and customer service oriented individual to join our golf shop team. - Prior retail/golf...

Retail Store Manager in Waiting

  • Morris Plains, NJ (18 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (18 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

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

STORE MANAGER in Lambertville, NJ

  • Lambertville, NJ (21 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lambertville, NJ (21 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day 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...

Manager - Retail Shoppers

  • Metuchen, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Metuchen, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 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 CANDIDATE in Stanhope, NJ

  • Stanhope, NJ (23 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stanhope, NJ (23 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Details GENERAL SUMMARY: The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager in the effective implementation of all store processes including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management...

Branch Manager

  • Cranford, NJ (16 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cranford, NJ (16 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Full responsibility for and provide leadership in achieving the stated goals of the Imports and Exports, and Air and Ocean departments as well as ensuring the smooth running of the branch in...

Cross Functional Store Manager

  • Edison, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

management, and the Annual Performance Review (APR) process Resolves associate issues in a timely manner and takes appropriate partners Interviews, hires, trains and promotes associates to support store...

General Manager II - Store 5357

  • Newark, NJ (23 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (23 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 2 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...

Branch Manager

  • Whitehouse, NJ (6 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Whitehouse, NJ (6 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Branch Manager

  • Flemington, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Flemington, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of store operations, driving sales growth, and delivering exceptional customer experience. What we offer you!...

General Manager II - Store 7837

  • Hopatcong, NJ (24 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hopatcong, NJ (24 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 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...

ShopRite - Store Manager (Eickhoff NJ) Salary Range $1500 - $2500/wk

  • Edison, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

ShopRite - Store Manager (Eickhoff NJ) Salary Range $1500 - $2500wk Job Description Title: Store Manager Job Code: 2000 Job: Exempt Department: Perishables & Non-Perishables Supervised by: Director...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Bridgewater, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Bridgewater, NJ 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 Bridgewater, NJ
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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