Store Manager Jobs in Oakville, ON

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, Lime Ridge Mall

  • Hamilton, ON (16 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hamilton, ON (16 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 14 hours ago

Reporting to District or Area Manager, the Store Manager (SM) is accountable for leading all aspects of their store’s business....

Store Manager, Yorkdale Mall

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 day ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 1 day ago

What youll do Customer Service Ensure execution of the Customer Experience and provides resolution for all customer concerns. Meets established service levels agreements for in-store services and...

Store Coordinator

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 4 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 4 days ago

Homesense At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Branch Manager

  • Hamilton, ON (16 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hamilton, ON (16 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 4 days ago

Application Deadline: 04/27/2025 Address: 81 King Street West Job Family Group: Retail Banking Sales & Service Guides, directs, and coaches employees to deliver exceptional service to BMO...

Cleanroom General Manager

  • Oakville, ON
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakville, ON
  • 6 days ago

Job Overview: The Cleanroom General Manager leads a profitable growth-oriented business in a specific location (“Market Center”) with full profit and loss responsibility. A General Manager is the...

Store Manager

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 7 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 7 days ago

As a Store Manager, you can expect to: Coach, develop and retain a high-performing sales team with a strong focus on customer experience Manage and run store operations with an adventurous and innovative...

Store Manager

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 8 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 8 days ago

We are seeking a talented Store Manager for the Scarborough, Ontario store....

Store Coordinator Full Time Homesense- Trinity Commons

  • Brampton, ON (18 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brampton, ON (18 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 8 days ago

Homesense At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Branch Manager

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 11 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 11 days ago

Joining Beacon as a Branch Manager means becoming part of a values-driven organization. Our core principles guide everything we do: putting people first, prioritizing safety, doing what's right,...

Senior Manager Retail Capital Measurement and Analytics

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 11 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary Job Description What is the opportunity? An integral part of the Capital Measurement team within Financial Resource Optimization (FRO), you will advise on advanced and complex...

Retail Store Manager, Square One, Mississauga, ON

  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 21 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON (9 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 21 days ago

We are looking for a Store Manager who will bring creativity and leadership to our team....

Retail Store Manager, Toronto Eaton Centre

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 21 days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 21 days ago

We are looking for a Store Manager who will bring creativity and leadership to our team....

Store Manager

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 30+ days ago

GENERAL FUNCTION The overall mission of the Store Manager is to be a leader within the LensCrafters organization....

Assistant General Manager - Malvern

  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON (21 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 30+ days ago

Malvern31 Tapscott Rd, Toronto, ON M1B 4Y7, Canada It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the...

General Manager - Bramalea City Centre (NEW STORE)

  • Brampton, ON (18 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brampton, ON (18 miles from Oakville, ON)
  • 30+ days ago

About Gap Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Oakville, ON

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Oakville, ON offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.3%
High School or GED
20.8%
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 Oakville, ON
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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