Store Manager Jobs in Morton 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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MillerKnoll

Regional Showroom Manager - East

  • MillerKnoll
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • MillerKnoll
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 9 days ago

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 Sales Manager (Bilingual)

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 6 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....

Retail Store Manager Team Leader

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 12 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....

General Manager - Optical

  • Arlington Heights, IL (10 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (10 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 15 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....

Senior Store Manager

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Salary: 70000 - 80000 Different perspectives make us better. Were committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our...

Store Manager - Auto Center Department

  • Northlake, IL (9 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Northlake, IL (9 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 11 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 (9 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Northlake, IL (9 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 11 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...

VP, Branch Manager - DT Chicago- Michigan & Lake

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

The Branch Manager SAFE Act is a senior management professional responsible for providing full leadership and direction to a team of employees, grow sales and client base in coordination with the...

(Sales) Branch Manager

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

To be a family that uses our collective superpowers to do significant good. Master Electronics is hiring a Sales Branch Manager to lead operations at our Phoenix, Arizona branch. The Sales Branch...

General Manager(02880) - 641 West Golf Road

  • Des Plaines, IL (5 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (5 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

General Manager(02880) - 641 West Golf Road Domino's Franchise - 3.4 Des Plaines, IL Job Details Full-time Estimated: $52.2K - $74.3K a year 5 hours ago Qualifications Writing skills Mid-level Map...

Client Relationship Manager - Retail Industry Expertise

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

About the Role We are seeking a seasoned Client Relationship Manager (CRM) to join our retail team. In this role, you support the Client Partner and act as a business owner for an assigned...

Store Manager

  • Vernon Hills, IL (16 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (16 miles from Morton Grove, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Flooring Store Manager

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

That's a big reason why we are growing six times faster than our competitors and why we have an immediate need hire Store Managers across the nation....

Store Manager- Hotel Chocolat

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

Job Level: Business Operations-B5 Job Description: Store Manager- Hotel Chocolat Chicago, IL (Damen location) H otel Chocolat, renowned as the UK's leading premium chocolate brand, is making its mark...

General Manager - Interior Define Studio - Chicago

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

General Manager - Interior Define Studio - Chicago 833 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 We're looking for a GM in our Interior Define Studio at our Chicago location. As a fast-growing start-up...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Morton Grove, IL

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Morton Grove, 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 Morton 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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