Store Manager Jobs in Homewood, 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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Store Leader (Manager) Trainee

  • Romeoville, IL (22 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Romeoville, IL (22 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Store Manager The Store Leader is the heart and soul of the store....

Retail Store Manager 108-8769 CHI-Willowbrook, IL

  • Willowbrook, IL (19 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (19 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Store - CHI-WILLOWBROOK, ILStore Managers are expected to spend the vast majority of their time on managerial work. This includes leading and managing a team; holding the team accountable to...

378-FT Assistant Manager - Store

  • Markham, IL (5 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Markham, IL (5 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Maintain the highest standards in store operations in relation to the Policy and Procedures manual....

Store Manager

  • Matteson, IL (4 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Matteson, IL (4 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 1 day ago

In addition, all Full-Time Associates, including FT Retail Associate, Area Supervisor, Assistant Store Manager and Store Manager, are eligible for extended benefits offered including Medical/Dental/...

Store Manager

  • Berwyn, IL (20 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Berwyn, IL (20 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Store Managers at Dollar Tree are responsible for the following: Managing the profitable operation of a retail store with emphasis on recruiting, hiring, training and developing store associates in...

store manager - Berwyn/Lyons, IL

  • Berwyn, IL (20 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Berwyn, IL (20 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Benefit Information Our Store Managers bring the Starbucks experience to life by managing store operations, driving financial success, building great teams, and building a meeting place in their communities...

General Manager, Food and Nutrition Services

  • Berwyn, IL (20 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Berwyn, IL (20 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 1 day 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...

Retail Store Manager

  • Oak Park, IL (24 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oak Park, IL (24 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Additionally, ensuring that we maintain proper inventory control to maximize product freshness and availability, monitoring day-to-day store operations, and becoming the community's personal chef and...

Multi Store Manager

  • Merrillville, IN (19 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN (19 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The Multi Store Manager is responsible for ensuring all company policies and procedures, associate training and development and Multi Store Manager tasks consistently meet Brand standards The Multi...

JD Store Management - Evergreen Plaza, Evergreen Park, IL

  • Evergreen Park, IL (12 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Evergreen Park, IL (12 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Identify opportunities for improvement and implement innovative solutions to enhance store operations. Additional duties and projects as required....

Store Manager Bench

  • Saint John, IN (12 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint John, IN (12 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Store Managers at Dollar Tree are responsible for the following: Managing the profitable operation of a retail store with emphasis on recruiting, hiring, training and developing store associates in...

Truck Service Shop General Manager #369

  • Gary, IN (17 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gary, IN (17 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Theres never been a better time to join TravelCenters of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us...

Store Director

  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 3 days ago

The pay range is $104,000.00 - $208,000.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience...

Assistant Manager-Retail Jewelry

  • Orland Park, IL (9 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (9 miles from Homewood, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Assistant Managers take part in directing the daily retail operations of the store, while progressing through company training programs in preparation for a Store Manager position....

Branch Manager- Homewood, IL

  • Homewood, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Homewood, IL
  • 3 days ago

Description Summary: Our branch banking roles offer a welcoming and inclusive team environment where you are empowered every day to help our customers achieve their financial goals. Our branch...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Homewood, IL

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Homewood, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.4%
High School or GED
20.7%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
11.9%
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 Homewood, 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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