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How to hire a store leader

Store leader hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring store leaders in the United States:

  • HR departments typically spend 15% of their expenses on recruitment.
  • It usually takes about 12 weeks for a new employee to reach full productivity levels.
  • It typically takes 36-42 days to fill a job opening.
  • The median cost to hire a store leader is $1,633.
  • Small businesses spend an average of $1,105 per store leader on training each year, while large companies spend $658.
  • There are currently 461,922 store leaders in the US and 363,806 job openings.
  • New York, NY, has the highest demand for store leaders, with 62 job openings.
  • New York, NY has the highest concentration of store leaders.

How to hire a store leader, step by step

To hire a store leader, you should clearly understand the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, and allocate a budget for the position. You will also need to post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a store leader:

Here's a step-by-step store leader hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a store leader job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new store leader
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a store leader do?

Store Leaders are employees in a company's retail outlet. They manage everything related to the store. Store leaders manage the store's employees. They are directly involved in hiring, training, and even firing employees. Store Leaders oversee the store's performance. They ensure that the store does well. They also ensure that the store's sales meet the company's target. Store Leaders also manage the inventory. They create purchase requisitions for items that are low in stock. Store Leaders are also in charge of preparing store-related reports. These reports will be presented to the company's management team. Store leaders analyze the data they gather and ensure that their analysis is sound.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your store leader job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a store leader for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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    Hiring the perfect store leader also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

    This list presents store leader salaries for various positions.

    Type of Store LeaderDescriptionHourly rate
    Store Leader$13-23
    Floor SupervisorA floor supervisor is personnel hired by the hospitality and retail establishments who provide a quality experience to guests by inspecting the guest area's cleanliness. To maintain freshness, a floor supervisor collaborates with a manager to deploy custodial staff and train new employees... Show more$10-16
    Co-ManagerA co-manager's role is to supervise business operations and perform administrative tasks as support to a manager. One of the primary functions of a co-manager is to delegate tasks of team members and arrange schedules... Show more$16-57
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • POS
    • Sales Floor
    • Product Knowledge
    • Excellent Guest
    • Bank Deposits
    • Employee Development
    • Quality Customer Service
    • Cleanliness
    • Store Standards
    • Customer Service
    • Cash Handling
    • Guest Service
    • Food Safety
    • Loss Prevention
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    Responsibilities:
    • Lead peers in troubleshooting replenishment processes and achieving KPI improvements.
    • Achieve YTD payroll by $15,250 FY 2013.
    • Partner with STL (store team leader) to increase sales, manage margins and review annual budget.
    • Achieve the number one spot in the district for YTD payroll, RedCard conversion, and improvements on gross margin.
    • Assist store leadership in effectively leading, managing and developing store and/or department operations and associates to maximize sales and profitability.
    • Engage and assist customers directly and over the phone; utilize POS machines and work customer service desk as needed.
    More store leader duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your store leader job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A store leader salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

    For example, the average salary for a store leader in Nevada may be lower than in Rhode Island, and an entry-level store leader usually earns less than a senior-level store leader. Additionally, a store leader with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

    Average store leader salary

    $36,979yearly

    $17.78 hourly rate

    Entry-level store leader salary
    $28,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 15, 2025

    Average store leader salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1Massachusetts$55,878$27
    2District of Columbia$48,739$23
    3New Jersey$48,048$23
    4New York$46,032$22
    5Washington$44,084$21
    6Pennsylvania$42,744$21
    7Maryland$42,572$20
    8Minnesota$42,010$20
    9Missouri$40,758$20
    10Florida$39,894$19
    11Colorado$39,417$19
    12Virginia$38,343$18
    13South Dakota$38,247$18
    14California$37,628$18
    15Tennessee$37,570$18
    16North Carolina$37,024$18
    17Illinois$36,531$18
    18Alabama$36,524$18
    19Mississippi$36,391$18
    20Texas$35,668$17

    Average store leader salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Microsoft$63,914$30.736
    2Apple$44,062$21.1812
    3Clean Juice$43,900$21.116
    4Altar'd State$42,007$20.20153
    5Grede$41,431$19.92
    6maurices$41,419$19.91616
    7CVS Health$40,720$19.583,668
    8Forever 21$40,560$19.502
    9Trane$40,550$19.5050
    10CHS$40,394$19.42
    11Faherty Brand$40,155$19.3128
    12everbowl$40,138$19.30
    13Levi Strauss & Co.$39,945$19.20307
    14uBreakiFix$39,873$19.174
    15EILEEN FISHER$39,757$19.115
    16LEAP Legal Software$39,723$19.1021
    17URBN$39,208$18.85350
    18BeMobile$39,168$18.8333
    19Minnesota Limited$39,094$18.80
    20Sodexo Management, Inc.$39,055$18.7854
  4. Writing a store leader job description

    A store leader job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a store leader job description:

    Store leader job description example

    Do you have as much energy as a 7-Eleven Coffee? And as cool as a Slurpee? Well then, it's time for you to freshen up your career in a leadership role at 7-Eleven!

    Due to internal promotion and store expansion, we are on the look out for multiple Corporate Store Managers and Assistant Store Managers to join the team in our Central and Northern Perth area. Opportunities include stores:
    MorleyAscotPlus more!

    Running the store as if it is your own business, you will:
    Delight your customers with service and store standards Recruit, coach and develop your own store team Contribute to a safe and positive store environment Drive store success with KPIs, targets and financial performance

    What we offer you!
    Attractive annual salary + 10.5% Super + 6 Monthly bonus'Ability to have your say in the roster + extra days off for working public holidays Paid full-time training experience (including Food Safety Supervisor Certificate), conducted both instore & online Ongoing support and career development, including genuine career pathways from stores to support office roles (stats) Mentor new leaders and develop your own leadership skills Relocation opportunities across our corporate store network Employee Assistant Program (EAP) including mental, physical & personal support Invitation to 7-Eleven conferences + rewards and recognition Free Coffee, Slurpee and first access to exclusive products

    Ideally the right candidate will have:
    Passion and excitement for customer service - most of the time this role will be customer facing Fast-paced leadership experience and a lead by example approach (willing to get your hands dirty!) Enthusiasm and ability to coach and motivate your team to succeed in an ever-changing environment Strong communication skills, and the ability to influence team members

    Between our fresh sandwiches, tasty pies, and delicious smoothies, a role at 7-Eleven could be just what you need to fuel up your career journey.

    To submit your interest, please click APPLY select APPLY MANUALLY to create a Workday profile. NO cover letter needed.

    What's next?
    Applications will be reviewed by our Talent Attraction team Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete our online video introduction to tell us what your resume can't. This is the fun part of the process, so be yourself and answer the questions as creatively as you would like Next, be invited to complete an online and face-to-face interview and a chance for you to see what life is like in one of our stores If you are successful in securing the role you will be required to complete a police check as part of the process
    Want to work at 7-Eleven? - Good Call!
  5. Post your job

    To find the right store leader for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with store leaders they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit store leaders who meet your education requirements.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.
    To find store leader candidates, you can consider the following options:
    • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
    • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
    • Post your job on free job posting websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Your first interview with store leader candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new store leader

    Once you've found the store leader candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

    It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

    Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new store leader. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a store leader?

There are different types of costs for hiring store leaders. One-time cost per hire for the recruitment process. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, onboarding, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider all of these costs when evaluating hiring a new store leader employee.

You can expect to pay around $36,979 per year for a store leader, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for store leaders in the US typically range between $13 and $23 an hour.

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