Store Manager Jobs in Cottage Hills, 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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Manager In training

  • Saint Charles, MO (19 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (19 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

Waterway is hiring for its renowned Manager Training and Development Program in the St. Louis Area. You don't have to sit at a desk to earn good money and learn how to effectively manage and run a...

Store Manager

  • Saint Louis, MO (20 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (20 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

operations Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices Plan weekly staffing schedules in compliance with schedules policy Provide a fun, full service experience to all customers Resolve...

Cannabis Retail Store Manager - University City, MO

  • Saint Louis, MO (20 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (20 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Our Cannabis Retail Store Manager will work out of our new Proper Cannabis location in University City, MO....

Store Manager

  • Cahokia, IL (23 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cahokia, IL (23 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. 3-5 years of retail experience as a Store Manager. 5-7 years of retail experience....

Retail Manager - Tire and Battery Center

  • Florissant, MO (16 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Florissant, MO (16 miles from Cottage Hills, 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...

General Manager, Airport Customer Experience

  • Saint Louis, MO (20 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (20 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Location: STL Cust Svc (STL-CCSC) Cities: St. Louis - MO Requisition ID: 79968 This job will continue to be posted until at least 07/11/2025 If interested, please apply prior to this date. Job...

Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

  • Florissant, MO (16 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Florissant, MO (16 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Full-Time Store Manager Trainee 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 240 Howdershell Road, Florissant, MO 63031 As a Store Manager Trainee, you'll train on all aspects of successfully running a store in preparation...

00417 Store Manager

  • Saint Louis, MO (20 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (20 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Your role as a Store Manager: When it comes to the customer experience - it all starts with you....

Branch Manager

  • Saint Louis, MO (20 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (20 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Location: St. Louis, MO, United States Job ID: 82637 We Elevate... Quality of urban life Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down...

Auto Center Retail Manager

  • Alton, IL (3 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alton, IL (3 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 2 days 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...

Branch Manager (Jennings Branch)

  • Saint Louis, MO (20 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (20 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can...

Emerging Store Manager

  • Troy, IL (18 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Troy, IL (18 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 3 days ago

achieve company deliverables; Works alternate schedule with the Store Manager with minimal overlap; Assumes responsibilities of all store activities in the absence of the Store Manager....

Store Coordinator Job Details Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

  • Saint Louis, MO (20 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (20 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of...

Branch Manager (Jennings Branch)

  • Jennings, MO (14 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jennings, MO (14 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can...

Store Manager - Auto Center Department

  • Florissant, MO (16 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Florissant, MO (16 miles from Cottage Hills, IL)
  • 3 days 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...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Cottage Hills, IL

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Cottage Hills, 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
12.1%
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 Cottage Hills, 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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