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Store Manager CV Template (Text Format)

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Meticulous professional with 5+ years of experience leading all facets of general operations and staff management across retail stores. Demonstrated success in increasing customer base and driving sales while maintaining inventory levels and reducing costs. Expert at managing P&L functions, creating merchandising strategies, and enhancing operational efficiency. Possess robust communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Store Manager
ASDA, Chelmsford
June 2021–present

  • Organised special training sessions to upskill 5 staff members for promotion from Salesperson to Assistant Store Manager positions
  • Expanded customer base by 35% during my initial six months at the company by implementing customer-oriented strategies and delivering exceptional services
  • Liaise with District Manager to schedule meetings to set monthly sales goals and conduct performance/client feedback reviews
  • Entrusted by senior management to design merchandising plans for four additional stores
  • Increased store sales by 40% over a period of 1 year

Store Manager
Tesco, Chelmsford
January 2019–May 2021

  • Created and implemented innovative merchandising strategies while designing eye-catching store layouts to showcase company aesthetics
  • Managed stock and stabilised sales after three months of lockdown by employing customer-friendly pricing strategies
  • Hired, trained, and supervised 35 staff members to streamline store operations and ensure delivery of best-in-class customer service
  • Exceeded gross profit level by 200% by conducting regular analysis of P&L while reducing additional costs for various functions

Assistant Store Manager
Tesco, Chelmsford
November 2016–December 2018

  • Attained high-level customer satisfaction by identifying customer needs and resolving complex issues in a prompt manner
  • Supervised shift staff of 20 members to increase working efficiency and service quality
  • Boosted sales and developed a new customer base by representing the company at multiple expos
  • Devised and implemented a half-year organisation, staffing, and job training plan

EDUCATION

London Metropolitan University
September 2012–October 2016
BA Business Administration (2:1)

The Boswells School, Chelmsford
July 2005–June 2012
A-levels: Maths (A), Computer Science (A), English Literature (A)
GCSEs: 10 A*–C including Maths, English, Combined Science, and Geography

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

  • Proficient in using Microsoft Access, IBM Cognos Impromptu, and CyberMatrix POS
  • Managing and training teams
  • Liaising with different teams for complex problem resolution
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
  • Fluent in Italian

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Hockey | Reading | Attending science-fiction conventions

Store manager job description and skills for your CV

Before you begin writing, make sure you know how to write a CV in a way that best emphasises your strengths.

A store manager is responsible for the overall operation of a store. This operation includes ensuring that the store is staffed appropriately, providing customer service, maintaining inventory, and managing finances. Some larger stores also have managers who are in charge of specific sections or departments within the store.

To be considered for this role, your store manager CV needs to showcase previous experience working in a retail environment. While it’s not a requirement for the job, store managers also typically have a university degree in business or a related field.

You should also make a cover letter that explains your store manager experience and qualifications.

If you’re trying to land a job as a store manager, highlight the following soft skills and hard skills when you make a CV:

 

  • Commercial awareness
  • Leadership
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation
  • Knowledge of visual merchandising principles
  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Time management
  • Scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Financial management
  • Marketing
  • Commercial awareness
  • Conflict management
  • Basic IT skills
  • Quality control
  • Inventory management

 

Aaron Case
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Aaron Case

Aaron Case is a CPRW & Senior CV Expert at CV Genius with 8+ years of experience in writing and career resource spaces. Job seekers around the world and in various stages of their vocational journeys have landed fulfilling work thanks to his thoughtful career advice, which has also been showcased in publications like Forbes, MSN, CareerAddict, Ladders, Best Colleges, Ivy Exec, Capitalism.com, and vidIQ. Aaron has a BS in English & Communications from Liberty University bolstered by a professional credential from UC Berkeley. He’s collected practical experience while following various career paths, and he enjoys sharing the resulting insights with everyone. You can contact him through his LinkedIn profile or on Twitter. Please note, we don’t accept guest posts, and all such requests will be ignored.