Store Manager Hiring Guide | LinkedIn Talent Solutions

Person behind sales counter hands a shopping bag to a customer

Store managers are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a retail store. They ensure their store runs smoothly and effectively, while motivating sales teams, driving business, and upholding all operational, organizational, and visual standards. These professionals are also responsible for improving customer satisfaction and meeting monthly and quarterly sales goals. In addition to managing staff, they also perform a variety of recruiting tasks such as sourcing, hiring, and training new employees.

You might hire a store manager to:

Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
Manage store budgets, update financial records, and monitor inventory levels
Hire, train, and oversee new and current sales associates

Motivate the sales team to meet or exceed goals and objectives

Required skills and qualifications	Preferred skills and qualifications
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills	Retail management experience
Powerful leadership skills with the ability to make important decisions	Entrepreneurial, business-oriented mindset
Customer service expertise	Working knowledge of business development best practices
Superb organizational and time management capabilities	Empathetic leadership style
Ability to quickly brainstorm solutions when problems arise	In-depth knowledge of efficient office management processes