District Manager Jobs in Chicago, 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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ForTec Medical

Territory Sales Manager

  • ForTec Medical
  • Orland Park, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • ForTec Medical
  • Orland Park, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Company Description ForTec is an industry leader, dedicated to improving patient health by delivering innovative surgical technologies to our healthcare customers on demand. Our dedicated team...

Outside Sales Representative

  • Chicago, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 22 days ago

Join Our Team as a Territory Manager Where Passion Meets Opportunity! Are you ready to build relationships, drive sales, and make a meaningful impact in the foodservice industry? At US Foods, were...

Territory Manager - Chicago Metro

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Join Our Team as a Territory Manager Where Passion Meets Opportunity! Are you ready to build relationships, drive sales, and make a meaningful impact in the foodservice industry? At US Foods, were...

Regional Director-Sales

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago

As an S&C Electric team member, youll work on projects that have real-world impact. Youll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history...

Senior Field Sales Manager

  • Riverwoods, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

About the Role: As a Senior Field Sales Manager, you will elevate your role in driving our business success by representing our products and services with deeper customer understanding. You will...

Sales Manager- National

  • Riverwoods, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

About the Role: As a Manager, Sales, you will drive the success of a dedicated sales team, overseeing their performance and ensuring the achievement of departmental goals. Your leadership will be...

Territory Manager Urology - Urologic Cancer Chicago, IL

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 hours ago

Additional Location(s): N/A Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific, well give you the opportunity to harness all thats...

Sales Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 12 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Coordinate store operations to achieve sales and profit goals Coach and develop team members to exceed performance expectations and take on new roles Monitor store metrics to motivate...

Commercial Sales Manager

  • Lyons, IL (10 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Lyons, IL (10 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

The Commercial Sales Manager is responsible for driving the commercial sales within their AutoZone location. The CSM develops and maintains positive relationships with commercial customers by...

Regional Sales Manager, CDW

  • Woodridge, IL (22 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Woodridge, IL (22 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

Eaton's ES AMER NAS division is currently seeking a Regional Sales Manager, CDW. This remote role located in Chicago, IL, Phoenix, AZ, Shelton, CT, Philadelphia, PA, Dallas, TX, Washington, DC, or...

Remote Work

Aftermarket Sales Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Description Aftermarket Sales Manager Company: Hitachi Global Air Power Location: Remote within US Status: Regular, Full-time The Company Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a...

Sales Manager

  • Downers Grove, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

Global Gear & Machining seeks a DYNAMIC Sales Manager to support the GGM family, we are a gear manufacturer located in Downers Grove, IL. with easy access off of 355 expressway. Some...

Regional Director, Digital Sales

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Nexstar Media Group is seeking a Regional Director of Digital Sales responsible for accelerating digital revenue across a defined portfolio of local markets. This senior role is focused on...

Regional Sales Manager- West

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for managing and growing key customer relationships within a defined geographic territory while actively developing new business opportunities. This role...

Regional Sales Director - Great Lakes

  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Join a Team That's Changing Lives! At Vericel, we are pioneers in advanced therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care. Our mission is to develop and deliver innovative, life-changing...

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Salary for District Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

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

Highest Education Level

District Managers in Chicago, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.3%
High School or GED
18.2%
Associate's Degree
14.3%
Master's Degree
11.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.8%
Some College
4.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by District Managers in Chicago, 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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