Retail Store Manager
Take responsibility for the smooth operation of a store, supervision of staff and meeting financial objectives.
Job opportunities
3,449
Jobs on SEEK right now
Job growth
0.1%*
Projected job growth in 5 years
Salary
$55k
Most common salary
Job satisfaction
4.0
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What can I earn as a Retail Store Manager?
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The most common annual salary in AUS for a Retail Store Manager is between $50k and $60k
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SEEK users who have worked as a Retail Store Manager have studied these qualifications.
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Certificate III in Retail
This qualification prepares you for a career in the retail industry and for roles in specialty stores, supermarkets and department stores.
Certificate IV in Retail Management
This certificate provides you with the skills to work as a Store Manager or Department Manager.
Diploma of Leadership and Management
This qualification provides you with the skills needed to support individuals and teams to meet organisational goals.
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How do Retail Store Managers rate their role?
Latest reviews from 44 Retail Store Managers surveyed on SEEK
Work-life balance
3.7
Job satisfaction
4.0
Career progression opportunities
3.6
Job security
3.9
Pay / Salary
3.3
Variety of work
3.7
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Being a manager is worth all the blood sweat and tears of joy! Wouldn’t change it for the world!
Reviewer's Qualification
Completed High School (Year 12)
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Visual manager
The good things
Good thing about being a SM is that you get to lead, you get to create the environment you want. You as a leader show them what their expectations and goals are and only treat others as how you’d want...
The challenges
Challenges are thrown at you daily so be ready and prepared. Always have a back up and go towards your area team with a soloution to the problem you’ve found.
Some people are challenging. Some let yo...
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Store Management is a challenge but can be rewarding
Reviewer's Qualification
Completed High School (Year 12)
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Store Manager
The good things
The capacity to shape the careers of your team, influence your store's overall sales potential, all while helping a wide range of customers find what best suits their needs can be very rewarding.
The challenges
Many businesses will have Store Managers that have been in their role for a very long time and don't intend to leave any time soon, so you may be required to travel further or even move to secure adva...
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What are the job opportunities for Retail Store Managers?
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