Store Manager Jobs in Seward, 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

  • Machesney Park, IL (19 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Machesney Park, IL (19 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a...

Factory Store Manager - Rockford

  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities for Store Manager Set sales goals, compare performance to goals, and adjust goals as needed Run special events in-store as well as arrange and plan off-site events for additional sales...

Store Manager

  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 5 days 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...

Store Manager - Auto Center Department

  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 6 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...

Store Manager, Hvy

  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Store Manager, Hvy Altorfer CAT - 3.3 Rockford, IL Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $125,000 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level Caterpillar Driver's License Bachelor's degree Organizational...

General Manager

  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 8 days ago

TouchPoint Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus + Benefits offered TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perform...

General Manager

  • Rockford, IL (18 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (18 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus + Benefits offered TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perform services...

Branch Manager - Rockford Area - IL

  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 10 days ago

We have a passion for taking care of our customers and employees and making them feel welcomed and valued through building lasting relationships, doing the right thing, exceeding expectations, and...

Store Manager

  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Overview Lead with Purpose as a Store Manager at One of the Nations Top Convenience Chains!...

Regional Branch Manager

  • South Beloit, IL (24 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • South Beloit, IL (24 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description A Regional Branch Manager role will have a wide scope of responsibilities that encompass a larger market area. Along with the Branch Manager duties, this role will...

General Manager - Optical

  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 23 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....

Branch Manager - Rockford

  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 27 days ago

Rugby Architectural Building Products is a wholesale distributor of specialty building products, operating out of 26 branches throughout the United States. Our primary business is non-structural...

Store Manager Unassigned

  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Supports store operations by shadowing or assisting the Store Manager in leading store throughout the learning journey....

Store Manager Candidate In Orangeville, IL

  • Orangeville, IL (20 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orangeville, IL (20 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Details GENERAL SUMMARY: The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager in the effective implementation of all store processes including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management...

Branch Manager

  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rockford, IL (12 miles from Seward, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

R10070278 Branch Manager (Open) Location: Rockford, IL - Linden Rd - Filling industrial How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Position Title: Branch Manager Location: Rockford, IL Shift: Monday -...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Seward, IL

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Seward, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.5%
High School or GED
20.5%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
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 Seward, 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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