Store Manager Jobs in Wakefield, RI

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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Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Full-Time Estimated Hours: 45 hours per week Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $30.25 per hour Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $103,000 (inclusive of salary...

General Manager

  • Lisbon, CT (23 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lisbon, CT (23 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 5 days ago

OVERVIEW Experience a place of energy, passion, and excitement. A place where the joy of discovery and uncommon artistry blend to create exhilarating buying experiences—for true beauty...

Assistant General Manager

  • Exeter, RI (10 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Exeter, RI (10 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 7 days ago

Job Description The Barking Dog - Exeter located in Exeter, NH is looking for a talented Assistant General Manager to join the team! Overview: The Assistant General Manager, internally referred to...

Branch Manager

  • Portsmouth, RI (18 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Portsmouth, RI (18 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 10 days ago

Overview Offering new and exciting career opportunities, BankNewport is committed to providing our employees the resource and guidance to develop careers that are challenging and rewarding. So, if...

Store Manager

  • West Warwick, RI (18 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 16 days ago
  • West Warwick, RI (18 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 16 days ago

The Store Manager will recruit, hire, develop, and provide inspirational leadership and direction to the service selling and back shop teams....

STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE in Warwick, RI

  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 19 days 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...

Store Manager

  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 27 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 27 days ago

This position requires long hours including Saturday work and occasional Sundays during promotional periods.

Store Director - J.Crew Factory

  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 29 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 29 days ago

Our Story Were J.Crew Factory, and we believe shopping should be fun. Our brand is built on creating timeless styles that last season after seasonwhile still making sure to stay in front of whats...

Verizon Store Manager

  • Westerly, RI (14 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westerly, RI (14 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in Rhode Island $74k - $173k Per Year Verizon Store Manager Wireless Zone Occupation: Management Occupations Location: Westerly, RI - 02891 Positions available: 1...

General Manager(03911) - 2247 Warwick Ave

  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Company DescriptionMedical Plans offered! Vision and term life add-ons available!401(k) offered for eligible employees! Job DescriptionYou were born to be the boss. We know. You get up in the...

Store Manager

  • Bristol, RI (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bristol, RI (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

This role supports the Store Manager and other team members in delivering an exceptional guest shopping experience....

Branch Manager- Rhode Island Area

  • Wakefield, RI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wakefield, RI
  • 60+ days ago

You have a passion for taking care of our customers and employees and making them feel welcomed and valued through building lasting relationships, doing the right thing, exceeding expectations,...

Store Manager

  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Mashantucket, CT (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

Express is seeking a Store Manager The Store Manager position is twofold: To drive and guide all aspects of the customer experience and store operations; and to identify, develop and lead talent and...

Store Manager

  • Newport, RI (11 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Newport, RI (11 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

Location: 15 Long Wharf Mall Newport, Rhode Island 02840Employee Type: Regular We offer a creative and friendly environment with plenty of opportunity for advancement. Who We Are Our inclusive...

Salon Manager

  • Barrington, RI (24 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Barrington, RI (24 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 90+ days ago

Supercuts is one of the industry's most recognized salon brands. We offer outstanding development and training, with special emphasis on technical skills, have an established career path for those...

Demographic Data for Wakefield, RI

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Wakefield, RI

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Wakefield, RI 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 Wakefield, RI
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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