Store Manager Jobs in Sumner, WA

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 - Tacoma, WA

  • Tacoma, WA (10 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (10 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 29 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...

Branch Manager

  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 2 hours ago

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As Branch...

Washington: Retail Store Manager

  • South Hill, WA (5 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • South Hill, WA (5 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 4 hours ago

As a Retail Store Manager with PetSmart, you'll oversee all aspects of our retail store-from head to tail....

store manager - Renton/Tukwila, WA

  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 5 hours 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 - Federal Way/Auburn, WA

  • Federal Way, WA (7 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Federal Way, WA (7 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 5 hours 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...

Branch Manager

  • Milton, WA (4 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Milton, WA (4 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 14 hours ago

Branch Manager Retail Banking Group Milton,Washington Description About Us: At Umpqua, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture...

Factory Store Manager - Federal Way

  • Federal Way, WA (7 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Federal Way, WA (7 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities for Store Manager Set sales goals, compare performance to goals, and adjust goals as needed Run special events in-store as well as arrange and plan off-site events for additional sales...

General Manager

  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 2 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...

General Manager

  • Mercer Island, WA (24 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mercer Island, WA (24 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Pay Range: $55,970 - $73,263 General Manager Job Description Working at QDOBA is about more than just amazing food. At QDOBA, we take pride in serving our community based on a winning recipe of...

Fuel Station Manager - Retail - FEDERAL WAY - WA

  • Federal Way, WA (7 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (7 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 3 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION : As a primary contact for Safeway customers, the Fuel Station Manager provides friendly, courteous, and helpful service. Trains, supervises, schedules, and assigns duties to Fuel...

Assistant General Manager

  • Seatac, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Seatac, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Salary: $85,000/year Pay Grade: 13 Other Forms of Compensation: As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless...

Branch Manager - Burien (Seattle, WA)

  • Burien, WA (21 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Burien, WA (21 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Seattle Credit Union is dedicated to helping our members achieve financial prosperity by providing education and banking services that meet their personal goals. We are Inclusive, Inventive and...

Retail Store Manager

  • Kent, WA (11 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kent, WA (11 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Manager - Retail Shoppers

  • Newcastle, WA (21 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newcastle, WA (21 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 6 days 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...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Sumner, WA

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Sumner, WA 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 Sumner, WA
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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