Store Manager Jobs in Buffalo Grove, 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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Store Director

  • Schaumburg, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

The pay range is $104,000.00 - $208,000.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience...

Emerging Store Manager

  • Hoffman Estates, IL (10 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hoffman Estates, IL (10 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

store activities in the absence of the Store Manager....

Store Manager

  • Downers Grove, IL (24 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (24 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

About the Role As Store Manager you will provide oversight and leadership for the entire store team. You are the primary leader for delivering customer experience and associate engagement....

Store Manager - Auto Center Department

  • Northlake, IL (17 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Northlake, IL (17 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

... As a Tire & Battery Center Technician you will work to provide safe and efficient service in both the sales and service areas of the department and deliver to our members more of what they...

Retail Manager - Tire and Battery Center

  • Northlake, IL (17 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Northlake, IL (17 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

... As a Tire & Battery Center Technician you will work to provide safe and efficient service in both the sales and service areas of the department and deliver to our members more of what they...

Showroom Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (11 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

About the Role: As a Lovesac Store Manager, you will use your top ambition to create a welcoming and engaging in-store experience and help our customers design our products to fit their style and space...

General Manager - Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago O'Hare

  • Schiller Park, IL (16 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Schiller Park, IL (16 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Job Description Summary The General Manager (GM) is the onsite leader of the hotel and represents the company with all guests, clients, associates, and owners. The General Manager is responsible...

Store Manager

  • West Dundee, IL (18 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Dundee, IL (18 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Manager Position....

Store Manager

  • Skokie, IL (13 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Skokie, IL (13 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The Store Manager creats an environment where everyone delivers great service through The Sunglass Hut Experience....

Store Director

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Saks OFF 5TH is the premier luxury off-price destination. In its more than 100 stores in the U.S. and Canada, and online, at SaksOFF5TH.com, the company provides the best names in fashion at an...

Store Manager - Wheaton, IL

  • Wheaton, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheaton, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago

As a Casey's Store Manager, we offer a customizable career path to help you continue growing your management and leadership career....

Manager Retail Process Optimization

  • Deerfield, IL (3 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (3 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Leads and executes key process improvement initiatives and special projects within Pharmacy and Retail Operations that simplify team member tasks, provide a better and consistent patient...

store manager - Chicago Loop

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days 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...

Store Manager In Chicago, IL

  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (23 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Store Manager

  • Downers Grove, IL (24 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (24 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Store Managers at Dollar Tree are responsible for the following: Managing the profitable operation of a retail store with emphasis on recruiting, hiring, training and developing store associates in...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Buffalo Grove, IL

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Buffalo Grove, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
Master's Degree
12.1%
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 Buffalo Grove, 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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