Store Manager Jobs in Hometown, 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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Assistant General Manager

  • Orland Park, IL (9 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Orland Park, IL (9 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

We're closed on Sundays, and, other than four or five weeks a year, managers typically work about 50 hours per week.Our managers have full accountability of their store operations....

Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

  • Orland Park, IL (9 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Orland Park, IL (9 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 13 hours 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 $103,500 (inclusive...

Store Manager

  • Frankfort, IL (18 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Frankfort, IL (18 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 18 hours 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...

Store Manager

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

Your role at Tumi: As part of our Retail team, the Store Manager is responsible for creating a client experience that accurately reflects the ethos of our brand while building and maintaining strong...

Store Manager - New Lenxox, IL

  • New Lenox, IL (19 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New Lenox, IL (19 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

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

Retail Store Manager

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago

JOB MISSION Retail Store Managers are in charge of the staff, operation, and presentation of their New Balance store....

Emerging Store Manager

  • Westmont, IL (13 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westmont, IL (13 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Store Manager - Auto Center Department

  • Cicero, IL (7 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cicero, IL (7 miles from Hometown, 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...

Branch Manager

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago

If you are currently an employee of Herc Rentals, please apply using this link: Herc Employee Career Portal Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North...

Manager - Retail Shoppers

  • Willowbrook, IL (10 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (10 miles from Hometown, 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

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, 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...

Store Leader (Manager) Trainee

  • Oak Lawn, IL (2 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL (2 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Store Manager The Store Leader is the heart and soul of the store....

Bilingual Store Mgr Chicago Heights

  • Chicago Heights, IL (16 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL (16 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago

INTERVIEW PROCESS: Profile/Peopleview/Interview DESIRED FILL DATE: ASAP Job Description FOR RETAIL STORE MANAGER: The Retail Store Manager for Mobile Generations at Verizon Wireless will be responsible...

Store Manager - Spirit

  • Skokie, IL (21 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Skokie, IL (21 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Store Manager - Full Time - Shops at Northbridge

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Store Manager - Full Time - Shops at Northbridge L'Occitane En Provence - 3.7 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $29.64 - $34.00 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications Hospitality Sales Mid-level Analysis...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Hometown, IL

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Hometown, 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 Hometown, 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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