District Manager Jobs in Aurora, IL

A District Manager in the retail industry is responsible for overseeing the operations of multiple stores within a certain geographical area. Their duties often include managing and training store managers, setting regional goals, implementing strategies to enhance sales and customer satisfaction, and ensuring all stores comply with company policies and procedures. They also handle financial aspects such as budgets, payroll, and expense reports, as well as addressing any operational issues that arise.

Important skills for a District Manager include strong leadership and communication abilities, strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and financial acumen. They must also have the ability to multitask and handle a variety of duties in a fast-paced environment. Certifications such as Certified Retail Executive (CRE) or Certified Retail Operations Professional (CROP) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a District Manager, individuals often hold roles such as Store Manager, Area Manager, or Regional Sales Manager within the retail industry.

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Inside Sales Manager

  • Aurora, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 19 days ago

Quill is a valuable part of the Staples family of brands. Since 1956, Quill has held its position as a leader in office supplies. Acquired by Staples in 1998, Quill delivers the essential...

Direct Sales Manager

  • Elgin, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elgin, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Sales Management Daily field hours: 2:30pm - 8:30pm Qualifications: 3+ years of Outside Sales experience, supervisory preferred Ability to work efficiently with technical devices including laptops,...

Area Sales Manager

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

Compensation Type Yearly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant...

Regional Sales Manager - Northeast - FOBA VIdeojet

  • Wood Dale, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Wood Dale, IL (19 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

Imagine yourself + Growing your expertiseand expanding your skillset with every project. + Owning your ambitionand fueling your career growth. + Joining a companywith a proven track record of...

Industrial & Co-Manufacturing Sales Manager

  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

The Industrial & Co-Manufacturing Sales Manager is accountable for overall customer performance vs. plan (AOP delivery), revenue and margin. This role will also be responsible for customer...

Truck Sales Manager - Remote in Pacific Northwest

  • Lisle, IL (9 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lisle, IL (9 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Overview International is seeking a Truck Sales Manager. This leadership role is responsible for managing the AK, OR, and WA markets to sell the company's products and services through...

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Territory Manager (N. Chicago)

  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Pulmonx is currently seeking a Territory Manager to join our Sales team supporting our North Chicago territory. To best support this region, this Territory Manager must live in the north/west...

Sales Manager

  • Cortland, IL (23 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cortland, IL (23 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago

control, security methods and consumer behavior Strong organizational skills and the ability to remain focused in a fast- paced environment Excellent interpersonal, planning and communication skills...

(USA) Market Manager, Walmart US

  • Aurora, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 4 days ago

... What you'll do... Provides supervision and development opportunities for facility management in multiple facilities by hiring providing direction setting expectations holding facility managers...

Territory Manager (GI) (Dallas, TX)

  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Join a team! We are a global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes. We develop, manufacture and market a range of...

Regional Sales Manager West Region

  • Elgin, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elgin, IL (15 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Regional Sales Manager - West Region Drive Growth. Lead a Winning Team. Make an Impact. At Dormer Pramet, we are more than just a cutting tool manufacturerwe are a global partner to the...

Territory Sales Manager

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Territory Sales Manager Territory Sales Manager BH Job ID: BH-1938-1 SF Job Req ID: Territory Sales Manager Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our...

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Regional Sales Manager

  • Aurora, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 6 days ago

Regional Sales Manager Regional Sales Manager BH Job ID: BH-2105-1 SF Job Req ID: Regional Sales Manager Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive...

Wireless Sales Manager -W1401/W1596/W4531

  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Overview Ready to take your sales career to the next level? As a Wireless Sales Manager youll play a vital role in advancing sales objectives, developing a skilled team of Mobile Experts, and...

Regional Sales Manager

  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (6 miles from Aurora, IL)
  • 7 days ago

If you’re someone who: Thrives on building long-term partnerships Has a strong track record in sales within the pet or consumer goods industry Knows how to grow territory revenue and inspire distributor...

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Salary for District Manager Jobs in Aurora, IL

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

Highest Education Level

District Managers in Aurora, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.0%
High School or GED
18.7%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Master's Degree
11.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
8.0%
Some College
4.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by District Managers in Aurora, IL
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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