Store Manager Jobs in Oak Lawn, 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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HermanMiller

General Manager - Fulton Market

  • HermanMiller
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • HermanMiller
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 5 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 HermanMiller means being a part of something larger...

Branch Manager

  • Itasca, IL (22 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Itasca, IL (22 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its Different Approach, Better Results...

Warehouse General Manager

  • Naperville, IL (19 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (19 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : We are immediately hiring a General Manager internally titled, Group Logistics Manager in Naperville,...

Retail Store Manager Team Leader

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 20 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

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 2 days 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 Trainee

  • Merrionette Park, IL (2 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Merrionette Park, IL (2 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Id : 580705, Title : Store Manager Trainee, Category : Retail, Store Ops, RequisitionType : Professional, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...490, ExternalPostedStartDate : 2025-03-31T21:13:33 00:00...

Store Manager

  • Naperville, IL (19 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (19 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Job Category Retail Position Summary Responsible for every aspect of the store operation, which includes: selecting, coaching and developing store teammates as well as merchandising, advertising and...

Outlet Manager

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

About Us Imagine yourself in 1930's Chicago. Chicago celebrated its centennial by hosting the world's fair in 1933. The speakeasies and gangsters were thriving. It was a distinguished time in...

General Manager

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

About the role See yourself starting a new career journey? As a MyEyeDr. General Manager you will cultivate a collaborative working environment with all associate members to provide a personalized...

Halsted and Wrightwood Branch Manager

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Warehouse General Manager

  • Naperville, IL (19 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (19 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here (. Job Description : We are immediately hiring a General Manager internally titled, Group Logistics Manager in Naperville,...

Assistant General Manager

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

We appreciate your interest in employment with Barrys! Barrys is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of...

FT Assistant Manager - Store

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 15 hours ago

Maintain the highest standards in store operations in relation to the Policy and Procedures manual....

store manager - Rush Pickup Store, Chicago, IL

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 1 day 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...

Emerging Store Manager

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (18 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (18 miles from Oak Lawn, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Demographic Data for Oak Lawn, IL

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Oak Lawn, IL

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Oak Lawn, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.4%
High School or GED
20.7%
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 Oak Lawn, 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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