Operations Jobs in Illinois

An Operations Manager in the retail industry is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a retail store. Their duties include ensuring all aspects of the store run smoothly and efficiently, from inventory management to sales and customer service. They may also be tasked with staff training and development, setting sales targets, ensuring the store meets its profit objectives, and implementing business strategies and procedures. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Furthermore, they need to be proficient in the use of retail management software.

Individuals aspiring to become Operations Managers in the retail industry should ideally possess a bachelor's degree in business administration, retail management or a similar field. A Master's degree in business administration (MBA) can be an added advantage. Professional certifications like a Certified Retail Operations Professional (CROP) or a Certified Retail Business Owner (CRBO) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming an Operations Manager, individuals may have roles such as a Store Manager, Retail Sales Manager, or Department Manager, which provide crucial experience and understanding of the retail environment.

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Branch Operations Coordinator - NEW BUILD - Mellody Farms - Vernon Hills, IL

  • Naperville, IL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 16 hours ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Branch Operations Coordinator for our National Branch Network as part of the Consumer, Small & Business Banking division....

Lab Operations Coordinator, Surgical Pathology - Full Time Days

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Coordinates operation, maintenance, advanced troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment; assures maintenance of service records....

FIU Compliance Analyst - (Temp)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

FIU Compliance Analyst - (Temp) Interactive Brokers - 3.6 Chicago, IL Job Details Temporary Estimated: $60.4K - $76.5K a year 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition...

GC Retail Operations Associate Store 364

  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 3 days ago

to a planogram Printing and placing of signage and price signs (POP) Cash Handling Shrink awareness and control Additional duties as assigned Requirements: Basic understanding of Microsoft Office suite...

FIU Compliance Analyst - (Temp)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Company Overview Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the...

Transportation and Trade Compliance Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Job Description Position Summary The primary function of the Transportation and Trade Compliance Analyst is to support in the coordination of shipments by validating information updated in the...

Lab Operations Coordinator, Surgical Pathology - Full Time Days

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Coordinates operation, maintenance, advanced troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment; assures maintenance of service records....

Director, Regional Sales - Enterprise

  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 4 days ago

orientation with strong experience drafting and communicating sales plans that effectively drive business and motivate sales teams, coupled with expertise in effectively leading and developing sales operations...

Retail Operations Supervisor

  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • 6 days ago

Store Operations and Overall Store Experience: Execute merchandise strategies to optimize sales, including receiving of product, product placement, seasonal displays, and promotional setups....

Senior Lead - Business Operations Manager

  • Springfield, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 9 days ago

What We Look For in a Candidate + Minimum: Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of related business operations management experience. + Proven experience in sales, sales operations, business operations, finance...

Retail Assistant

  • Elgin, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Elgin, IL
  • 10 days ago

As a Retail Assistant, you are at the heart of our operation and we are looking for individuals who share our energy and passion and will contribute to our ongoing success....

Director Regional Sales 1 - HMIG

  • Springfield, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 11 days ago

at Highmark Health in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Company : HM Insurance Group Job Description : SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES This position is responsible for the...

Analyst Compliance (Hybrid, IL)

  • Deerfield, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL
  • 11 days ago

Works cross-functionally with Pharmacy Operations, Front-End Operations, Legal, Pharmaceutical Wholesale, Third party vendors and other relevant business functions....

Senior Project Manager-Retail Healthcare Facility Construction

  • Springfield, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 14 days ago

at CBRE in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Senior Project Manager-Retail Healthcare Facility Construction Job ID 222000 Posted 27-May-2025 Service line PJM Segment Role type...

Remote Work

Retail Operations Manager

  • Mokena, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Mokena, IL
  • 15 days ago

inventory management and pricing processes, including, but not limited to, inventory accuracy, receiving, stocking/re-stocking, inventory counts (live and non-live), product rotations and planner/planogram...

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Operations Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Operations Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Operationss in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.6%
Master's Degree
15.4%
High School or GED
15.0%
Associate's Degree
11.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.7%
Some College
2.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Operationss in Illinois
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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