Store Manager Jobs in Barrington, IL

A Store Manager in the retail industry plays a significant role in managing daily operations, ensuring customer satisfaction and driving sales within the retail establishment. They are responsible for overseeing all activities within the store, which could involve staff recruitment and training, inventory management, merchandising, financial management, and dealing with customer issues or complaints. As the store representative, a Store Manager is often the point of contact for the business, ensuring that the store is operating effectively and efficiently while meeting its sales targets and objectives. They also provide leadership and direction to the staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Prior to becoming a Store Manager, an individual may have held roles such as a Sales Associate, Department Manager, or Assistant Store Manager. These positions provide the necessary experience and understanding of the retail environment and the running of a store. Essential skills for a Store Manager include strong leadership skills, excellent customer service skills, good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask. They also need to have good analytical and decision-making skills to ensure the financial success of the store. While there are no specific certifications required for the role, a degree in business management or a related field, or a certification in retail management could be beneficial. Experience in retail and management is generally more important than formal education in this role.

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General Manager - Optical

  • Arlington Heights, IL (9 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (9 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Company Description America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The Americas Best brand continues to grow, with 1000 stores and counting....

Branch Manager North America

  • Palatine, IL (7 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Palatine, IL (7 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

Related experience may include: Operations Manager, Sales Manager, Director of Sales, Director of Operations, District Manager, Rental Manager, Store Manager, Business Development Manager Base Pay Range...

store manager - Highland Park, Deerfield, IL

  • Highland Park, IL (18 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Highland Park, IL (18 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

Benefit Information Our Store Managers bring the Starbucks experience to life by managing store operations, driving financial success, building great teams, and building a meeting place in their communities...

Regional Branch Manager (North Shore) - IL

  • Norridge, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norridge, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated...

Store Manager

  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking an experienced, energetic and driven Store Manager to join our growing auto parts team....

Store Manager

  • Saint Charles, IL (17 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (17 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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General Manager II Store 6965 Mundelein IL

  • Mundelein, IL (9 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mundelein, IL (9 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

What is a General Manager? A General Manager must be committed to inspiring our team, helping our Customers succeed and growing our business with integrity. Professional level sales and management...

Thrift store manager

  • Libertyville, IL (13 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (13 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 2 days ago

NOW HIRING: EXPERIENCED THRIFT STORE MANAGER (Full/Part Time) We are looking for a motivated and experienced Thrift Store Manager to lead our team!...

Store Manager - Spirit

  • Kildeer, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Kildeer, IL
  • 2 days ago

The Store Manager is responsible for shrink, merchandising, inventory control, staffing, setup, pack-up and teardown of a seasonal store....

Store Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (9 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (9 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago

As a Store Manager with The Vitamin Shoppe, you will be accountable for promoting a sales culture to build productivity....

Floating Store Manager

  • Glenview, IL (17 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Glenview, IL (17 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and...

Store Manager

  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 4 days ago

In addition, all Full-Time Associates, including FT Retail Associate, Area Supervisor, Assistant Store Manager and Store Manager, are eligible for extended benefits offered including Medical/Dental/...

Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

  • Northlake, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Northlake, IL (21 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Full-Time Estimated Hours: 45 hours per week Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $28.50 per hour Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $102,000 (inclusive of salary...

General Manager

  • Deerfield, IL (14 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (14 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary: Manages all functions of a Jimmy John's restaurant to ensure customer service and high quality products are delivered to ensure restaurant profitability. Responsible for the...

Commercialization Manager - Retail Marketing

  • Deerfield, IL (14 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (14 miles from Barrington, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Our Commercialization Manager, Retail is responsible for driving integrated product launch commercialization initiatives and strategies across Moen's Retail and Ecom Channels that...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Barrington, IL

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Barrington, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
12.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.1%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Store Managers in Barrington, IL
4-6 years
36.0%
2-4 years
20.6%
None
18.7%
Less than 1 year
18.3%
1-2 years
3.6%
6-8 years
1.5%
8-10 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.5%


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