--- title: "Retail Manager Jobs in Athens, GA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-manager/locations/athens-ga" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:40:12.328Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-manager/locations/athens-ga" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-manager/locations/athens-ga/data.json"] --- Retail Manager market brief · Athens, GA # Retail Manager Jobs in Athens, GA 77 retail manager openings are live in the Athens, GA area from 27 employers, led by Dollar General, Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween, and GameStop. The middle half of posted salaries runs $34,793–$45,650 a year (median $38,979), from the 34% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Athens%2C+GA)[Browse all Retail Manager markets](/jobs/retail-manager) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 77 : Live retail manager openings currently tracked in the Athens market. **Companies hiring** : 27 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $38,979 : 34% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/retail-manager/locations/athens-ga/entry-level)28 jobs Mid-level2 jobs Senior1 jobs Level coverage is 40%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 77 Hiring employers 27 Salary coverage 34% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Established employers 41 9 companies Startups & growing teams 28 12 companies · $36,920 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $34,793 P50 $38,979 P75 $45,650 P90 $56,003 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live retail manager listings in Athens - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Athens%2C+GA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare retail manager opportunities in Athens, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 77 live roles tracked in this market. - 27 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Athens%2C+GA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/retail-manager) ## A practical market plan for Retail Manager in Athens Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 77 retail manager openings across 27 employers establish the current Athens opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Dollar General is one of the most active visible employers, with 18 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Athens market view into active employers and representative retail manager openings Employer activity · 27 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Dollar General logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdollargeneral.com%2Fetc.clientlibs%2Fdollargeneral%2Fclientlibs%2Fclientlib-site%2Fresources%2Fimages%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon.ico) Dollar GeneralEstablished employers18Open roles](/company/dollar-general) Spencer Gifts - Spirit HalloweenStartups & growing teams11Open roles [![GameStop logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.com%2Fon%2Fdemandware.static%2FSites-gamestop-us-Site%2F-%2Fdefault%2Fdwda776870%2Fimages%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-196x196.png&sig=1FcXohKgwmt_JYw5kBJOJHBqVAJgMlXBnxKpfO1IjnM) GameStopEstablished employers9Open roles](/company/gamestop)[oreillyautoEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/oreillyauto)[![CVS Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcvshealth.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=hlTkPCEuEh6YBrjgHMqtjATETTGXksXNFBXbFDPamw0) CVS HealthStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/cvs-health)[![ALDI logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Daldi.us%26sz%3D128) ALDIStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/aldi) America's Thrift StoresEmployer profile2Open roles [![Buckle logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckle.com%2Fimg%2Fandroid-chrome-512x512.png%3Fv%3D2&sig=xUwYVUALZSmUCPeTV7lY4UP7doMuPFDmQc9V4U_u6FE) BuckleTop of market2Open roles](/company/buckle) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 77 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Emerging Store ManagerEntry-levelWalgreensGainesville, Georgia$47,000Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/emerging-store-manager-at-walgreens-030424d5-b036-5fc1-9156-a8eab8e4e7a9)[Kid to Kid Lawrenceville Store ManagerLive roleSummit ReuseLawrenceville, Georgia$41,600Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/kid-to-kid-lawrenceville-store-manager-at-summit-reuse-8140f2c5-3d1a-5873-a751-ac70a56b4f90)[Emerging Store ManagerEntry-levelWalgreensLawrenceville, Georgia$47,000Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/emerging-store-manager-at-walgreens-64b91107-42a9-5fa0-bfb3-82041454369c)[Assistant Store Manager - Relocation RequiredLive roleAmerica's Thrift StoresGainesville, GeorgiaPosted Oct 29, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-relocation-required-at-americas-thrift-stores-2c6b0eaf-91ef-54fe-bd07-81d465d8bbe1)[Retail Manager - AthensEntry-levelAmerica's Thrift StoresAthens, GeorgiaPosted Oct 29, 2026](/job/retail-manager-athens-at-americas-thrift-stores-5807369b-d9a5-5534-9427-12a5a0c439aa)[Assistant Store ManagerEntry-levelCarter'sLawrenceville, GeorgiaPosted Oct 29, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-carters-f076c02a-8d00-55a2-ae10-c9b6ea185684)[Assistant Store ManagerEntry-levelMurphy USAWinder, GeorgiaPosted Oct 29, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-murphy-usa-8ed42465-f388-537d-816a-5ab68e5d2b42)[Assistant Store ManagerLive roleAutoZoneWinder, GeorgiaPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-autozone-30d87fe7-5470-5486-a654-9c448766fa5f) #### More retail manager openings in Athens - [Full-Time Assistant Store Manager · ALDI](/job/full-time-assistant-store-manager-at-aldi-5843428f-85a3-5e1e-8c7a-0455ee84025d) - [Full-Time Assistant Store Manager · ALDI](/job/full-time-assistant-store-manager-at-aldi-acc34f4c-7cab-5e05-ae79-7ea78182aa80) - [Assistant Store Manager · Spectrum](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-spectrum-e8803acf-84a7-5d33-ba04-f6ccccf8b1ee) - [Assistant Store Manager · Boot Barn](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-boot-barn-98ae69d8-f9cc-566a-b280-e11f30b6c647) - [STORE MANAGER - WINDER, GA STORE #21215 · Dollar General](/job/store-manager-winder-ga-store-21215-at-popshelf-cb33f078-3855-5960-840c-1234bcbb38d7) - [STORE MANAGER - WINDER, GA STORE #21215 · Dollar General](/job/store-manager-winder-ga-store-21215-at-dollar-general-0fdd10b3-48ec-52ab-b78f-cb468caa0ab5) - [Assistant Store Manager - Merchandising · Kohl's](/job/assistant-store-manager-merchandising-at-kohls-a44e4c09-83b2-577e-ae6f-38934b04b351) - [Assistant Store Manager · Murphy USA](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-murphy-usa-54420ba9-8624-54c4-b3d0-8bb15008fc0e) - [Assistant Store Manager · Sprouts Farmers Market](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-sprouts-farmers-market-1f63d74e-68ff-5bac-bc0a-c655993bf1b6) - [Assistant Store Manager · Sprouts Farmers Market](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-sprouts-farmers-market-24036d41-cfd8-59c4-a076-4098ad9c4c0f) - [Store Manager in Training · CVS Health](/job/store-manager-in-training-at-cvs-health-cf595e51-016e-5abe-8136-11e085376e4a) - [Store Manager in Training · CVS Health](/job/store-manager-in-training-at-cvs-health-3c31c4a0-ba73-5ab7-b906-0f500bd7c59c) - [Store Manager in Training · CVS Health](/job/store-manager-in-training-at-cvs-health-3b629934-ae6a-5a39-87db-61003513576d) - [Assistant Store Manager · Ace Hardware](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-ace-hardware-7d807fc8-fece-5a6e-ad38-d7f56d6cc86a) - [Retail Assistant Store Manager · 4126 Skechers USA France S.A.S.](/job/retail-assistant-store-manager-at-4126-skechers-usa-france-s-a-s-fe05e7bf-e84e-5d5a-88e0-40243b3a8de7) - [(USA) Store Manager - Division 1/Neighborhood Market · Walmart](/job/usa-store-manager-division-1-neighborhood-market-at-wal-mart-canada-5047da43-6f1a-5979-a110-38654b2ec7b4) [Explore all 77 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Athens%2C+GA) ## Retail Manager jobs in Athens: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many retail manager jobs are open in Athens? Metaintro tracks 77 live retail manager openings from 27 employers in the Athens, GA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do retail manager jobs in Athens pay? The median posted salary is $38,979 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $34,793 to $45,650. Based on the 34% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for retail manager jobs in Athens? Dollar General, Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween, GameStop, and oreillyauto have the most open retail manager roles here right now, out of 27 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Retail Manager demand around Athens. 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