District Manager Jobs in Illinois

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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Sales Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Sales Manager Chicago, IL 60609, USA Req #3483 Wednesday, March 12, 2025 PURPOSE The purpose of the Sales Manager position is to perpetuate and implement company strategies and policies to...

Regional Sales Manager - Wire and Cable / Fasteners - Upper Midwest

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Regional Sales Manager - Wire and Cable / Fasteners - Upper Midwest YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE WIRE AND CABLE INDUSTRY TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION. Leading Mfg. of fasteners has...

District Sales Manager - Minnesota Full-Time

  • Geneseo, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Geneseo, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Job Details Job Location : McLeod, Carver, Sibley, & Nicollet Counties - Minnesota Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Days Description Location: Remote (McLeod, Carver, Sibley, & Nicollet...

Wireless Sales Manager -W1401/W1596/W4531

  • Naperville, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 2 hours 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...

Associate Area Sales Manager - GROWMARK, Inc. - Re

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 7 hours ago

at GROWMARK, INC. in Bloomington, Illinois, United States Job Description SALARY RANGE:$77,350.00 - $106,375.00 GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across...

Regional Sales Director, Telecom - 20253198-5671

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

at Vertiv Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Regional Sales Director, Telcom (RSD) is responsible for leading an account management and regional...

Regional Sales Director, West

  • Homewood, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Homewood, IL
  • 7 hours ago

Director of Sales Walmart/Sam s Club Job Category: Sales and Marketing Requisition Number: DIREC001485 Full-Time United States Role Summary: Develop and sustain a high-performing sales culture by...

Sales Manager, Small to Medium Business

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

Sales Manager, Small to Medium Business ID 2025-26351 Location US-IL-Chicago Category Field Sales Position Type Regular Company Overview Docusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.5 million...

Service Area Supervisor

  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • 9 hours ago

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, youre provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development....

Sales Manager-2 Channel

  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Job Description: This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered Join AT&T and reimagine the...

Territory Sales Manager East Central IL

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 9 hours ago

Supervisory Responsibilities: None Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. Minimum three (3) years successful sales experience. Ability to travel extensively when required....

Territory Manager- Animal Protein

  • Ohio, IL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Ohio, IL
  • 10 hours ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing! Neogen Corporation is hiring for a Territory Manager for our Animal Protein division. This position will reside in...

District Sales Manager - H&B Field

  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 11 hours ago

Responsibilities Manages the achievement of corporate objectives by individual product line within area of district responsibility and within budgeted financial guidelines. Recruits, selects and...

Sales Manager (Part Time) - 24H210

  • Bradley, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Bradley, IL
  • 17 hours ago

Advance You Program helps earn a GED or a bachelor's degree tuition-free or learn English as a second language! The opportunity to learn and build skills and grow as an individual....

Regional Operations Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Job Type: Regular Work Location: Market - SAMFC - Chicago, IL Overview: 2020 Companies is now interviewing for a remote Regional Operations Manager representing our client, Samsung Electronics...

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Salary for District Manager Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

District Managers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.8%
High School or GED
18.8%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Master's Degree
11.1%
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 Illinois
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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