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Military Store Managers
Median Salary
97,093
Workforce Count
15,458
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Store managers provide oversight to the daily functions within a retail facility and make sure stores are stocked and staffed appropriately. They ensure stores operate efficiently so service members can get in, get what they need, and get on with their mission. Typically, anyone working in the store reports to the store manager.
What is the work environment like?
Store managers work in retail stores or warehouses on land and aboard ships.
How many people have this role in the Military?
15,458
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$57,859
2 Years
$79,948
6 Years
$147,675
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
Job training for store managers primarily consists of on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training may include:
- Accounting and record keeping
- Inventory control
- Retail store and warehouse management
- Personnel and office administration
- Budget management
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Retail Management
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other
- Special Products Marketing Operations
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The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interests
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
- Administrative
- Computers and Electronics
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Social
You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
Take the RIASEC TestData supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.