Store Manager Jobs in Union, 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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Retail General Manager

Responsibility for total store operations including complete management of the P&L Creating staffing models, hire, train and retain employees Utilizing an existing distribution channel to customize...

Store Manager

  • North Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Union, 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 (9 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (9 miles from Union, 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 (23 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Franklin Park, NJ (23 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

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

Golf Shop Manager

  • Mendham, NJ (18 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mendham, NJ (18 miles from Union, 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...

Store Manager - Prince Street

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

The Store Manager will oversee the daily operation of the store including the overall management of the team, merchandise, and sales results....

PAPA DAMOUR - DOMINIQUE ANSELS NEW STORE OPENING - General Manager

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 4 years Job Details General Manager for Dominique Ansels upcoming new concept focusing on Asian bread culture. Join our top tier team in working with in a professional...

Retail Store Manager in Waiting

  • Morris Plains, NJ (15 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (15 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

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

General Manager II - Store 5357

  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Job Description 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...

Store Manager

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Store Manager (F/T) The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing all staff and operations as well as maintaining the overall presentation of the store....

Branch Manager II

  • Staten Island, NY (10 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (10 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

About Us IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial...

Center Store Manager - Victoria's Secret - Newport Centre - Jersey City, NJ

  • Jersey City, NJ (10 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (10 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

The Center Store Manager drives consistency in performance and execution at and across both of the center stores through business insights and actions to deliver results....

Store Manager

  • Belleville, NJ (8 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Belleville, NJ (8 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

As a Store Manager, you will have the opportunity to be part of a diverse team with an excellent company culture....

AVP, General Manager - Medicare - NY/NJ

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

At CVS Health, were building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nations leading...

Model Shop Manager - Senior

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Your Role As a Gensler Model Shop Manager, you are responsible for managing the daily operation of both New York Offices Model Shop while developing models and providing instructional service to...

Demographic Data for Union, NJ

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Union, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Union, 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 Union, 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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