Store Manager Jobs in Virginia

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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Grocery Outlet

Retail Store 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...

ABM

General Manager, Cabin Services

  • ABM
  • Sterling, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • ABM
  • Sterling, VA
  • 12 days ago

The General Manager for the direct oversight of our operations managers, supervisors, and front-line employees on his or her designated shift. Employee is further responsible for ensuring that...

Floating Store Manager - Millers

  • Suffolk, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA
  • 13 days ago

Our Floating Store Manager is responsible for the management of the ongoing day to day operations of the store, while adhering to Company policies and procedures; direct supervision of staff; maximizing...

Music Store Manager

  • Herndon, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 45+ days ago

The Retail Store Manager is responsible for running day-to-day sales and operations while meeting excellent customer service standards....

STORE MANAGER - 21 and older only - Drakes Branch, VA

  • Drakes Branch, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Drakes Branch, VA
  • 6 hours 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...

General Manager - Crossroads at Baileys

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 8 hours ago

About Old Navy Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, youre choosing a different path. From day one, weve been on a mission to democratize fashion and...

Licensed General Manager Optical Retail FT Colonial Heights, VA #160

  • Colonial Heights, VA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Colonial Heights, VA
  • 8 hours ago

Responsibilities: Provide Exceptional Leadership: Manage daily store operations, including sales, customer service, lab work, and administrative tasks....

Retail Manager

  • Danville, VA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Danville, VA
  • 14 hours ago

Retail Manager locations Danville, VA time type Full time posted on Posted 29 Days Ago job requisition id R25_000469 Location: Danville Regional Medical Center Pay Rate: Salary - Salary Plan,...

Emerging Store Manager

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 14 hours ago

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

Oil Change Shop Manager - Shop#772 - 4100 Mercury Blvd

  • Hampton, VA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Hampton, VA
  • 15 hours ago

Company:Take 5 Oil Change We invite you to join us at Take 5! Take 5 Oil Change is your neighborhood go-to oil change spot. We've been doing this for over 35 years now and we pride ourselves in...

Store Manager

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 15 hours ago

Claire's - A Career that's always in style Store Manager Opportunity About the Role As Store Manager, your core area of responsibilities will be: Sales and profit - Achieving store targets through driving...

U-Haul Moving Center General Manager

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 15 hours ago

Location: 7401 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502 United States of America U-Haul is looking for a responsible, motivated and thoughtful person to manage one of our moving and storage...

Pro Shop Manager

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 15 hours ago

This position is located at Mid-Atlantic Region, Fleet and Family Readiness Program, Fleet Readiness Department. The incumbent will be responsible for the daily operation and management of the...

General Manager

  • Sterling, VA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 18 hours ago

Job Description The General Manager (GM) is responsible for management of the entire store operation....

Retail Store Manager

  • Prince William, VA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Prince William, VA
  • 18 hours ago

Excellent organizational skills to manage inventory, staffing, and store operations. Sales management experience to help meet and exceed store targets....

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Store Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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