District Manager Jobs in Aurora, IL

A District Manager in the retail industry is responsible for overseeing the operations of multiple stores within a certain geographical area. Their duties often include managing and training store managers, setting regional goals, implementing strategies to enhance sales and customer satisfaction, and ensuring all stores comply with company policies and procedures. They also handle financial aspects such as budgets, payroll, and expense reports, as well as addressing any operational issues that arise.

Important skills for a District Manager include strong leadership and communication abilities, strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and financial acumen. They must also have the ability to multitask and handle a variety of duties in a fast-paced environment. Certifications such as Certified Retail Executive (CRE) or Certified Retail Operations Professional (CROP) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a District Manager, individuals often hold roles such as Store Manager, Area Manager, or Regional Sales Manager within the retail industry.

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Territory Manager

  • 2020 Companies
  • Bridgeview, IL (23 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bridgeview, IL (23 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Type: Regular Work Location: Market - AMRET - IL - Chicago 174 Overview: 2020 Companies is hiring Territory Managers who are experts in brand advocacy and merchant visits! Schedule: Monday -...

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Sr Sales Manager

  • Odyssey Logistics
  • Lombard, IL (14 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lombard, IL (14 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

Customer Relationship Management Build and strengthen relationships with prospective and existing customers to drive long-term business success....

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Solutions Sales Manager - Vertical Bagging Equipment Exp Required

  • GEA
  • Romeoville, IL (13 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Romeoville, IL (13 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and...

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District Sales Manager

  • Sysco
  • Saint Charles, IL (10 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (10 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Company: US1292 Buckhead Meat Midwest Inc.-Illinois Division Sales Territory: US-IL-Chicago, US-IL-Downtown Chicago Zip Code: 60140 Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Compensation Range: $104,100 -...

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Sales - Territory Manager - Residential (Chicago Windows Sales)

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (20 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (20 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 2 days ago

We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our...

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Sales - Territory Manager - Commercial (Chicago Windows Sales)

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (20 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (20 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 2 days ago

We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our...

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Course Materials Market Manager - Virtual CM Ops

  • Follett Library Resources
  • Westchester, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Westchester, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Store operations, account management, and/or project management experience....

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Group Sales Manager

  • Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
  • Rosemont, IL (23 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (23 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago

We're Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta's uniquely diverse...

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Regional Sales Manager - Vacuum Sales

  • Ingersoll Rand
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Regional Sales Manager - Vacuum Sales Regional Sales Manager - Vacuum Sales BH Job ID: BH-4266-5 SF Job Req ID: Regional Sales Manager - Vacuum Sales Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity...

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Part Sales Manager - Part Time

  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • Hodgkins, IL (21 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hodgkins, IL (21 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Communication - Maintain clear, effective interactions with both customers and employees, ensuring smooth store operations and positive experiences....

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Associate Market Manager

  • Morgan Stanley
  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 5 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Associate Market Manager plays a key role in the overall management of all aspects of the Market. Job functions include retaining employees, managing risk, driving revenue...

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Sales Manager (Part Time)

  • Carter's
  • Woodridge, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Woodridge, IL (11 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 6 days ago

If you are a CURRENT Carters employee, do not apply via this external application. Search "Browse Jobs" in Workday to apply internally. Love what you do. Carters Careers. As a Part Time Sales...

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Territory Manager - NYC

  • Ace Hardware
  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 6 days ago

The Job Top Talent Wanted! Calling all top performers in the Westchester and Rockland counties of the New York City Metro area! We are setting the bar and taking market share in the hardlines and...

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Part Sales Manager - Full Time

  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • West Chicago, IL (7 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL (7 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Communication - Maintain clear, effective interactions with both customers and employees, ensuring smooth store operations and positive experiences....

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Distribution Sales Manager

  • Molex
  • Lisle, IL (9 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (9 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Distribution Sales Manager (DSM) - Job Description Location: Remote (assigned U.S. sales region) Travel: Up to 50% - branch visits, rep meetings, end-user visits, events Role Summary The...

Remote

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Salary for District Manager Jobs in Aurora, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

District Managers in Aurora, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.5%
High School or GED
17.1%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
12.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.6%
Some College
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by District Managers in Aurora, IL
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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