Store Manager Jobs in Illinois

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

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...

General Manager - Optical

  • Rockford, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 7 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....

Retail Store Manager (Non Driving Role) - Relocation Available

  • Alton, IL
  • 21 days ago
  • Alton, IL
  • 21 days ago

WHAT OUR RETAIL STORE MANAGERS ENJOY MOST Collaborating with peers to build high preforming teams through best practice sharing....

Store Manager In Wilmington, IL

  • Wilmington, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Wilmington, IL
  • 5 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...

Assistant General Manager

  • Kewanee, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Kewanee, IL
  • 6 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...

Store Manager - Auto Center Department

  • Granite City, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Granite City, IL
  • 6 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
  • 6 hours ago
  • Northlake, IL
  • 6 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 Store Manager Team Leader

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 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....

VP, Branch Manager - DT Chicago- Michigan & Lake

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 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...

GLA General Manager

  • Havana, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Havana, IL
  • 9 hours ago

This position is located at: 207 W. Main St., Havana, Illinois 62644 SUMMARY General Managers, as leaders, are responsible for the complete daytoday operation of the store. They are responsible...

Regional Branch Manager

  • South Beloit, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • South Beloit, IL
  • 9 hours 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...

(Sales) Branch Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 14 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
  • 15 hours ago
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 15 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...

General Manager

  • Dekalb, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Dekalb, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Join our Management Team! General Managers start between $47,000 - $50,000 Annually + Bonus Opportunity Monthly Summary: Manages all functions of the restaurant to ensure customer service and high...

U-Haul Moving Center General Manager

  • Naperville, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Location: 11238 Rte 59, Naperville, Illinois 60564 United States of America U-Haul is looking for a responsible, motivated and thoughtful person to manage one of our moving and storage centers. As...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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