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...

Store Manager

  • Skokie, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Skokie, IL
  • 4 days ago

As a Store Manager, you are part of team that is passionate about helping everyone win....

U-Haul Moving Center General Manager

  • Montgomery, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Montgomery, IL
  • 17 hours ago

U-Haul Moving Center General Manager U-Haul - 3.4 Montgomery, IL Job Details Full-time $3,000.00 - $5,949.99 a month 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k)...

Principal Project Manager: Design Manager (Retail Design - Cafes)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 hours ago

Principal Project Manager: Design Manager (Retail Design - Cafes) Capital One United States, Illinois, Chicago Jun 11, 2025 Principal Project Manager: Design Manager (Retail Design - Cafes)...

STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE - Springfield, IL

  • Grandview, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Grandview, IL
  • 17 hours 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...

Store Manager - Spirit

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 17 hours ago

The Store Manager is responsible for shrink, merchandising, inventory control, staffing, setup, pack-up and teardown of a seasonal store....

General Manager(02871) - 726 S Milwaukee Ave

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Company Description Job Description ABOUT THE JOB You've been working your way up in the restaurant world for awhile. Maybe you even have a little college under your belt on the subject. Whatever...

General Manager(09174) - 887 E Grand Ave

  • Carbondale, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Carbondale, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Company Description Job Description ABOUT THE JOB You were born to be the boss. We know. You get up in the morning and you make sure everyone else in the house is doing what they need to do. Then...

General Manager(02751) - 646 Rte 173

  • Antioch, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Antioch, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Company Description Job Description ABOUT THE JOB You've been working your way up in the restaurant world for awhile. Maybe you even have a little college under your belt on the subject. Whatever...

General Manager(02945) - 2545 IL State Route 26 South

  • Freeport, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Freeport, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Company Description Job Description ABOUT THE JOB You were born to be the boss. We know. You get up in the morning and you make sure everyone else in the house is doing what they need to do. Then...

Retail Store Manager

  • Sterling, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Sterling, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Job Overview As a Retail Store Manager, you're ready to lead by example, go All IN, and rally & empower your team to give it their all in becoming the best in the world at connecting customers to their...

General Manager- Evanston, IL

  • Evanston, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Evanston, IL
  • 22 hours ago

At TOCA, we are passionate about people and the power of sport. We believe in creating an environment that becomes the "third home" for our guests - where they learn, where they live, and where...

Full-Time Store Manager Trainee

  • Morton, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Morton, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Position Type: Full-Time Estimated Hours: 45 hours per week Store Manager Trainee Starting Wage: $28.50 per hour Estimated Store Manager Earning Potential Year 1: Up to $103,500 (inclusive of salary...

General Manager, Food and Nutrition Services

  • Berwyn, IL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Berwyn, IL
  • 23 hours ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Accountable for leading, guiding & directing the Trinity Health ministry area functional responsibilities. Enable ministry level strategy...

Store Manager Bucktown, Chicago

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Store Manager is responsible for building and leading a high-performing store team to: Achieve sales goals Effectively execute brand standards Deliver operational excellence The Store Manager provides...

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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.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.4%
High School or GED
20.6%
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 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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