--- title: "Retail Manager Jobs in Charleston, SC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-manager/locations/charleston-sc" 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/charleston-sc" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-manager/locations/charleston-sc/data.json"] --- Retail Manager market brief · Charleston, SC # Retail Manager Jobs in Charleston, SC 123 retail manager openings are live in the Charleston, SC area from 46 employers, led by Dollar General, Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween, and GameStop. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,230–$59,123 a year (median $42,120), from the 39% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Charleston%2C+SC)[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** : 123 : Live retail manager openings currently tracked in the Charleston market. **Companies hiring** : 46 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $42,120 : 39% 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/charleston-sc/entry-level)56 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/retail-manager/locations/charleston-sc/mid-level)6 jobs Senior1 jobs Level coverage is 51%. 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 123 Hiring employers 46 Salary coverage 39% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 75 20 companies · $38,979 median Established employers 21 9 companies · $65,000 median Top of market 7 4 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $35,230 P50 $42,120 P75 $59,123 P90 $74,200 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 Charleston - 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+Charleston%2C+SC)[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 Charleston, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 123 live roles tracked in this market. - 46 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Charleston%2C+SC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/retail-manager) ## A practical market plan for Retail Manager in Charleston Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 123 retail manager openings across 46 employers establish the current Charleston 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 15 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 Charleston market view into active employers and representative retail manager openings Employer activity · 46 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 GeneralStartups & growing teams15Open roles](/company/dollar-general) Spencer Gifts - Spirit HalloweenStartups & growing teams15Open 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) GameStopStartups & growing teams10Open roles](/company/gamestop)[oreillyautoEstablished employers7Open roles](/company/oreillyauto)[![TJX logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dhomegoods.com%26sz%3D128) TJXStartups & growing teams7Open roles](/company/tjx)[![Extra Space Storage logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fextraspace.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Ffavicon.ico) Extra Space StorageStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/extra-space-storage) O'Reilly Automotive Stores, Inc.Employer profile5Open roles [![Walmart logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=eLuakTAEhj3Q_w9vYzrmgCUGwlO1ULqc01JFgqFUa5A) WalmartEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/walmart) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 123 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Assistant Store ManagerEntry-levelExtra Space Management, IncMount Pleasant, South Carolina$1,000Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-extra-space-management-inc-16d02328-6944-5553-ac76-5ab82d9d3b3a)[Assistant Store ManagerEntry-levelRossSummerville, South CarolinaPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-ross-f8395037-f025-5176-93fb-ce0ee5ca9553)[Assistant Store ManagerEntry-levelCommunity Choice Financial Family of BrandsGoose Creek, South Carolina$33,280Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-community-choice-financial-family-of-brands-e4be2dac-3cd5-522f-b624-2cc6e8c5cf9b)[STORE MANAGER - SUMMERVILLE, SC STORE #11431Live rolepOpshelfSummerville, South CarolinaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/store-manager-summerville-sc-store-11431-at-popshelf-cb47fe26-f291-5a01-a62a-4e871a867ad5)[STORE MANAGER - SUMMERVILLE, SC STORE #11431Live roleDollar GeneralSummerville, South CarolinaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/store-manager-summerville-sc-store-11431-at-dollar-general-170c9aff-ea73-5ccc-a920-494b9809ce82)[Store ManagerLive rolePrecision Tune Auto Care - 6441 Tune, IncGoose Creek, South CarolinaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/store-manager-at-precision-tune-auto-care-6441-tune-inc-40e70a4a-ae46-5437-aeb6-420c4149b809)[Assistant Store Manager - Summerville, SCEntry-levelRoss Stores, Inc.Summerville, South Carolina$37,440Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-summerville-sc-at-ross-stores-inc-5c7e9578-757c-5401-b1cd-e1ffc4a29cb9)[Assistant Store Manager, Charleston, SC (full-time)Entry-levelMichael Kors Stores California IncNorth Charleston, South CarolinaPosted Oct 31, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-charleston-sc-full-time-at-michael-kors-da86f01b-2f81-5a7a-bc29-e4850a886c3e) #### More retail manager openings in Charleston - [Assistant Store Manager - The Citadel Bookstore · Follett Corporation](/job/assistant-store-manager-the-citadel-bookstore-at-follett-corporation-bf0ad5fd-d042-5608-93fd-bb8323090d53) - [Assistant Store Manager - West Ashley · Boot Barn](/job/assistant-store-manager-west-ashley-at-boot-barn-e6a8c132-ef06-5fec-8511-d2bf386d672a) - [STORE MANAGER - JOHNS ISLAND, SC STORE #17211 · pOpshelf](/job/store-manager-johns-island-sc-store-17211-at-popshelf-e88da9cd-31d8-5e3d-a9cb-9684a34fc6bf) - [STORE MANAGER - JOHNS ISLAND, SC STORE #17211 · Dollar General](/job/store-manager-johns-island-sc-store-17211-at-dollar-general-9446361f-ea37-507a-904c-f30fec19b5d2) - [store manager, Charleston, Mt. Pleasant · Starbucks](/job/store-manager-charleston-mt-pleasant-at-starbucks-807c0ed7-7760-55cf-8391-7b9bbf49ff44) - [store manager · Starbucks](/job/store-manager-at-starbucks-4438afcf-d912-513c-92b4-03d3ac546700) - [Assistant Retail Manager - The Citadel Bookstore · Follett](/job/assistant-retail-manager-the-citadel-bookstore-at-follett-1ccb36e1-79bc-585b-aa8b-eb2b9aeed9ec) - [Assistant Store Manager · US Foods](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-us-foods-b0550b61-275b-5b0d-b190-5b2423abc6da) - [Store Manager · Toadfish](/job/store-manager-at-toadfish-010d437e-d645-5137-9253-39049895f7b5) - [Assistant Store Manager · TJX](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-tjx-53e2fe94-fab7-5c2a-a1bc-18c3dcfb8c89) - [Assistant Store Manager · TJX](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-tjx-0a31e77b-25b3-5d69-86a1-5b018f5e7104) - [Retail Store Manager · T-Mobile USA, Inc.](/job/retail-store-manager-at-t-mobile-usa-inc-e7cf97ae-8da5-588b-835f-5dcf018ebe6e) - [Store Manager in Training · CVS Health](/job/store-manager-in-training-at-cvs-health-8a4fa0a5-0846-58a0-97ea-2ec31e03bc70) - [STORE MANAGER - CHARLESTON, SC STORE #14281 · Dollar General](/job/store-manager-charleston-sc-store-14281-at-dollar-general-d25b8123-110b-5665-a69f-78904e906a32) - [STORE MANAGER - CHARLESTON, SC STORE #14281 · pOpshelf](/job/store-manager-charleston-sc-store-14281-at-popshelf-0fd4bcba-c65d-5527-a36d-435d85b056d7) - [(USA) Store Manager - Supercenter · Walmart](/job/usa-store-manager-supercenter-at-walmart-c7420d40-fac9-558c-b40a-f6f395ea0e61) [Explore all 123 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Charleston%2C+SC) ## Retail Manager jobs in Charleston: 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 Charleston? Metaintro tracks 123 live retail manager openings from 46 employers in the Charleston, SC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do retail manager jobs in Charleston pay? The median posted salary is $42,120 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $35,230 to $59,123. Based on the 39% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for retail manager jobs in Charleston? Dollar General, Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween, GameStop, and oreillyauto have the most open retail manager roles here right now, out of 46 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 Charleston. [Savannah, GA](/jobs/retail-manager/locations/savannah-ga)[Columbia, SC](/jobs/retail-manager/locations/columbia-sc)[Wilmington, NC](/jobs/retail-manager/locations/wilmington-nc)[Fayetteville, NC](/jobs/retail-manager/locations/fayetteville-nc)[Charlotte, NC](/jobs/retail-manager/locations/charlotte-nc)[Jacksonville, FL](/jobs/retail-manager/locations/jacksonville-fl) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Charleston market. [Sales Manager](/jobs/sales-manager/locations/charleston-sc)[Retail Sales Associate](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/charleston-sc)[Warehouse Associate](/jobs/warehouse-associate/locations/charleston-sc)[Operations Manager](/jobs/operations-manager/locations/charleston-sc)[All roles in Charleston](/jobs/locations/charleston-sc) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. [Entry-level Retail Manager](/jobs/retail-manager/locations/charleston-sc/entry-level)[Mid-level Retail Manager](/jobs/retail-manager/locations/charleston-sc/mid-level) ## Labor market data Layoffs, WARN notices and hiring demand beside the Charleston market - [Layoffs trackerEvery tracked layoff, store closure and office mandate, by company.](/layoffs) - [Monthly layoffs reportsEach month's cuts, the companies behind them and the trend.](/layoffs/reports) - [2026 layoffs year in reviewThe year's cuts by month, company, cause and state.](/layoffs/year-in-review/2026) - [WARN notices by stateEvery state's official layoff and plant closing notice list.](/warn-notices) - [Hiring Demand MonitorDaily open jobs at 280,000 employers, from their own career sites.](/data/hiring-demand) - [Job markets by role and cityLive openings, employers and pay for each local market.](/jobs) Built for career movement ## Turn the Charleston retail manager market into your next move. 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