Store Manager Jobs in Chicago, 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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MillerKnoll

Regional Showroom Manager - East

Why join us? Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger...

Store Leader

  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

Who Are We? Altar'd State is a rapidly growing women's fashion brand with more than 120 boutiques in 37 states. We offer a place of respite and a distinctive shopping experience with the latest...

Retail Store Manager Team Leader

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

The Store Manager ensures teams always put the customer at the center and create a compelling and engaging environment for Mattress Firm team members....

Store Sales Manager (Bilingual)

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

The Store Manager ensures teams always put the customer at the center and create a compelling and engaging environment for Mattress Firm team members....

Store Manager- Aspen Aspen, CO

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

All OptiRoi Media Jobs Store Manager- Aspen Aspen, CO - Full Time OptiRoi Media - Chicago, IL Posted on 05/19/25 (Ref: ILCC4TaJ2T) Club Monaco is an international men's and women's lifestyle brand with...

store manager- Arlington Heights, IL

  • Arlington Heights, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 22 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...

Program Manager, Retail Operations

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of program, project and/or implementation management experience OR a High School diploma/GED and at least 8 years program, project...

Assistant General Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 22 hours ago

PharmaCann, Inc. owns and operates best-in-class production facilities and retail dispensaries for cannabis-based products. We currently operate in the States of Illinois, New York, Massachusetts,...

General Manager

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 23 hours 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...

Senior Branch Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 hours ago

Back to results Senior Branch Manager Branches & Operations Full-time Chicago, IL, United States Apply now Apply now Do you want to take on responsibility and fulfill customer wishes? As a Branch...

Store Sales Manager

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The Store Manager ensures teams always put the customer at the center and create a compelling and engaging environment for Mattress Firm team members....

Store Manager

  • Niles, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Niles, IL (11 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Manager you must be able to perform each and every one of the above essential job duties....

Retail Manager - Tire and Battery Center

  • Wheeling, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheeling, IL (20 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day 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...

Manager - Retail Shoppers

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

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

Manager - In store Shoppers

  • Willowbrook, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (17 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 1 day ago

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Chicago, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.4%
High School or GED
20.6%
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 Chicago, 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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