Store Manager Jobs in Highland, IN

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

  • Tinley Park, IL (19 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (19 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 5 hours ago

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

store manager - Tinley Park, IL

  • Tinley Park, IL (19 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (19 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 6 hours 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...

378-FT Assistant Manager - Store

  • Markham, IL (11 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Markham, IL (11 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 1 day ago

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

Store Manager

  • Matteson, IL (15 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Matteson, IL (15 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 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/...

Truck Service Shop General Manager #220

  • Porter, IN (22 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Porter, IN (22 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 2 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...

Multi Store Manager

  • Merrillville, IN (8 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN (8 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 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 (17 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Evergreen Park, IL (17 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 3 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 (6 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint John, IN (6 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 3 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...

Salon Manager

  • Chesterton, IN (22 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chesterton, IN (22 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 3 days ago

Got shears and a winning attitude? Want to support other stylists? Then let's talk! Maybe you're a stylist who wants more responsibility or you're looking for a new opportunity? If this sounds...

Truck Service Shop General Manager #369

  • Gary, IN (6 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Gary, IN (6 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 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...

Assistant Manager-Retail Jewelry

  • Orland Park, IL (20 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (20 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 4 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 (11 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Homewood, IL (11 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 4 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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Store Manager - Auto Center Department

  • Evergreen Park, IL (17 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Evergreen Park, IL (17 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 4 days 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...

General Manager 4 - Food

  • Olympia Fields, IL (12 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia Fields, IL (12 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 4 days 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 - Optical Dept

  • Merrillville, IN (8 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN (8 miles from Highland, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary... What you'll do... Drives sales in the Vision Center by ensuring effective merchandise presentation, including accurate and competitive pricing, proper signing and in-stock and...

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Salary for Store Manager Jobs in Highland, IN

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Highest Education Level

Store Managers in Highland, IN 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 Highland, IN
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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