Store Manager Jobs in Wilmette, 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 (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • MillerKnoll
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 7 hours 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...

Branch Manager (Wilmette), IL

  • Morton Grove, IL (4 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Morton Grove, IL (4 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated...

Branch Manager (Streeterville) - Chicago, IL

  • Bedford Park, IL (23 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bedford Park, IL (23 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated...

Branch Manager (Oak Park) - Chicago, IL

  • Forest Park, IL (15 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Forest Park, IL (15 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated...

General Manager, Health & Life Sciences Staffing

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

General Manager, Health & Life Sciences Staffing Join to apply for the General Manager, Health & Life Sciences Staffing role at Toptal General Manager, Health & Life Sciences Staffing 2 days ago...

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STORE MANAGER in HICKORY HILLS, ILLINOIS

  • Hickory Hills, IL (24 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Hickory Hills, IL (24 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

Work Where You Matter At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient...

Salon Manager

  • Vernon Hills, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

Got shears and a winning attitude? Want to support other stylists? Then let's talk! Maybe you're a stylist who wants more responsibility or you're looking for a new opportunity? If this sounds...

Store Manager

  • Vernon Hills, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (16 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

Manager + Store Operations experience with analysis, planning, financial acumen and driving results + Experience creating a customer centric environment and working in a consultative selling environment...

Urban Outfitters Store Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Location This position is located at 5 Woodfield Shopping Ctr, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60173 United States Role Summary The Store Manager will lead and drive sales by taking an Omni channel approach to...

General Manager

  • Rosemont, IL (10 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Rosemont, IL (10 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Job Summary: Manages all functions of a Jimmy John's restaurant to ensure customer service and high quality products are delivered to ensure restaurant profitability. Responsible for the...

General Manager - Deerpark

  • Deer Park, IL (22 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Deer Park, IL (22 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago

About Gap Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread...

Branch Manager (Evergreen Park) - IL

  • Evergreen Park, IL (24 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Evergreen Park, IL (24 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated...

Store Manager

  • Bloomingdale, IL (20 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomingdale, IL (20 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day 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...

General Manager - Optical

  • Niles, IL (5 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Niles, IL (5 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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. Each location...

Sales-Store Manager-Waukegen

  • Waukegan, IL (20 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waukegan, IL (20 miles from Wilmette, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Sales-Store Manager-Waukegen Waukegan, IL, USA Req #3012 Monday, July 7, 2025 Why Russell Cellular? Starting pay is up to $23 hourly!...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Wilmette, IL

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Wilmette, 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 Wilmette, 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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