--- title: "Entry-level Retail Manager Jobs in Durham, NC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-manager/locations/durham-nc/entry-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Retail Manager market brief · Durham, NC # Entry-level Retail Manager Jobs in Durham, NC 43 entry-level retail manager openings are live in the Durham, NC area from 26 employers, led by Starbucks Coffee Company, TJX, and Dollar Tree. The middle half of posted salaries runs $31,200–$47,216 a year (median $39,520), from the 42% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Durham%2C+NC)[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** : 43 : Live retail manager openings currently tracked in the Durham market. **Companies hiring** : 26 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $39,520 : 42% 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/durham-nc/entry-level)43 jobs Durham's retail manager market is led by entry-level openings, with 43 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 43 Hiring employers 26 Salary coverage 42% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 19 11 companies · $33,280 median Established employers 12 6 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $31,200 P50 $39,520 P75 $47,216 P90 $53,098 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 entry-level retail manager listings in Durham - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Durham%2C+NC)[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 Durham, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 43 live roles tracked in this market. - 26 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Durham%2C+NC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/retail-manager) ## A practical market plan for Retail Manager in Durham Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 43 retail manager openings across 26 employers establish the current Durham opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 43 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Starbucks Coffee Company is one of the most active visible employers, with 4 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 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 Durham market view into active employers and representative retail manager openings Employer activity · 26 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Starbucks Coffee Company logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffr.starbucks.ca%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=U80VgQQEdT90eojagwzsdQraf8EXDxZQh9Ev_dXc3OI) Starbucks Coffee CompanyEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/starbucks-coffee-company)![TJX logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dtjx.com%26sz%3D128) TJXStartups & growing teams4Open roles [![Dollar Tree logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fdollartree.com.ico&sig=ui8yYDByChfG62EJC5rHIAwTA-FevgLtzuHAocRYT0g) Dollar TreeTop of market3Open roles](/company/dollar-tree-3b9c34fe)[![Extra Space Storage logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fextraspace.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Ffavicon.ico) Extra Space StorageStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/extra-space-storage)[![Monro logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.monro.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2FConfiDrivePerformanceReview_Logo-1-150x150-1.png&sig=aA1NjyA0TeL8xWOEOytb7qZP-960jykhwd8FhmKP8Bw) MonroEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/monro-auto-service-and-tire-centers) R301US Hibbett Retail, Inc.Startups & growing teams3Open roles [![basspro logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.phenompeople.com%2FCareerConnectResources%2FBPSHUS%2Fsocial%2F1200x630-1625130920778.jpg) bassproTop of market2Open roles](/company/basspro)[![Starbucks logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbucks.com%2Fpwa-icon-512.png&sig=GkgWoXCTOZ9lgR9isyBuNirPhjsu6_LBo_aAbSNOjsE) StarbucksEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/starbucks) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 43 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Store ManagerEntry-levelPet Supplies PlusDurham, North Carolina](/job/store-manager-at-pet-supplies-plus-e9171843-255c-5835-a34f-5b67b2987c14)[Automotive Assistant Store Manager - Store 1187Entry-levelMonroDurham, North CarolinaPosted Oct 6, 2026](/job/automotive-assistant-store-manager-store-1187-at-monro-4d60b5ab-4733-544e-8350-705ce7104b7e)[store manager, Burlington, NCEntry-levelStarbucksBurlington, North CarolinaPosted Oct 5, 2026](/job/store-manager-burlington-nc-at-starbucks-ef00a7c0-5cd2-5a81-9a06-9e2b62443ebb)[Store ManagerEntry-levelDollar TreeCary, North CarolinaPosted Oct 2, 2026](/job/store-manager-at-dollar-tree-69e3da84-abb3-50ef-be5f-49de634febbd)[Retail Store Manager Store 4211Entry-levelGraton Resort & CasinoWake Forest, North Carolina$39,520Posted Oct 1, 2026](/job/retail-store-manager-store-4211-at-graton-resort-and-casino-eea07851-201e-5d43-ad55-f8467880774d)[Manager-On-Deck (MOD)- Store Manager -Tire MaxEntry-levelSun Auto Tire and ServiceBurlington, North Carolina$50,000Posted Oct 1, 2026](/job/manager-on-deck-mod-store-manager-tire-max-at-sun-auto-tire-and-e74f923a-2bb4-552f-bb6d-991bca58b6f8)[Assistant Store ManagerEntry-levelBoot BarnGarner, North CarolinaPosted Sep 30, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-boot-barn-8cf0829c-61d8-5579-99c2-4b9504c13197)[Assistant Store ManagerEntry-levelTJXFuquay-Varina, North Carolina$47,216Posted Sep 30, 2026](/job/assistant-store-manager-at-tjx-d09783c9-f64d-5b88-bc9d-f9335adf8229) [Explore all 43 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Retail+Manager+jobs+in+Durham%2C+NC) ## Entry-level Retail Manager jobs in Durham: 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 entry-level retail manager jobs are open in Durham? Metaintro tracks 43 live entry-level retail manager openings from 26 employers in the Durham, NC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level retail manager jobs in Durham pay? The median posted salary is $39,520 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $31,200 to $47,216. Based on the 42% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level retail manager jobs in Durham? Starbucks Coffee Company, TJX, Dollar Tree, and Extra Space Storage have the most open entry-level retail manager roles here right now, out of 26 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 Durham. 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