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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HermanMiller

General Manager - Fulton Market

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 HermanMiller means being a part of something larger...

DESIGN WITHIN REACH

General Manager - Chicago

Why join us? At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime from home to home, generation to...

Store Manager, Deer Park Town Center

  • Deer Park, IL
  • 28 days ago
  • Deer Park, IL
  • 28 days ago

As a Store Manager, you will lead the customer and associate experiences in your store....

General Manager - Distribution

  • Aurora, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking HERE. ( We are immediately hiring a General Manager - Distribution in Aurora, IL for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply...

Store Manager

  • Champaign, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 21 hours ago

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

Store Manager In Hamilton, IL

  • Hamilton, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Hamilton, IL
  • 6 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...

Branch Manager

  • Skokie, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Skokie, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Position Description Title: Branch Manager (BM) Grade: 06 Division: Retail Banking Job Code: RET204 Reports To: District or Regional Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Objective of Position : The Branch...

Store Manager

  • Pekin, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Pekin, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Family Dollar Store Managers provide leadership, sales management and customer service in all aspect of managing a Family Dollar store....

Store Manager - Auto Center Department

  • Evergreen Park, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Evergreen Park, 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

  • Collinsville, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Collinsville, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Then a Retail Store Manager (RSM) role with Wireless Vision would be a perfect fit for you....

Store Manager

  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • 8 hours ago

As a Store Manager with The Vitamin Shoppe, you will be accountable for promoting a sales culture to build productivity....

General Manager 4 - Food

  • Olympia Fields, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Olympia Fields, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Role Overview Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day! Sodexo is seeking a General Manager 4 -...

Store Manager Candidate

  • Decatur, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Decatur, IL
  • 13 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 - Braidwood, IL

  • Braidwood, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Braidwood, IL
  • 14 hours ago

As a Casey's Store Manager, we offer a customizable career path to help you continue growing your management and leadership career....

General Manager

  • IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • IL
  • 14 hours ago

A Carter Lumber General Manager is responsible for the overall operation management of multiple stores in a single market.This is accomplished by following the direction set by the Market Manager...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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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
41.3%
High School or GED
20.8%
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 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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