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Store Manager
Affinity Search
Location : Joliet, IL, 60432
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000 per year
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
Store Manager
Salary:$75,000 - $90,000 per year
Location:Joliet, IL
Posted:November 17 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance:Available
What You'll DoYou are the store leader and example setter of exemplary hospitality to our customers and team members. Providing extraordinary service
· Educate team associates and guests on products and services.
· Work with Department Managers and Assistant Store Manager to ensure that all key operational processes and merchandising plans are consistently executed.
· Drive success by analyzing sales reports, P&L reports, and other metrics to establish and execute the action plan.
· Establish and maintain open effective lines of communication with all team associates, ensuring transparency at all levels.
· Forecast and maintain store teams in the sourcing, selecting, and hiring of new team members.
· Train, develop and coach Assistant Managers and team members.
· Manage the store, the inventories, and the teams for minimization of product loss.
· Ensure that your team associates are adhering to standards and policies.
· Ensure department adherence to all safety requirements and protocols including food safety, sanitation, and risk practices per policies, and per law.
Availability:This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
· Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of at least 5 years of experience as a retail store manager in relevant traffic, volume, and unit intensity.
· Strong working knowledge of MS Office; Word, Excel, and Outlook
· Proven oral and written communication skills that allow for productive communication with your team, management, and guests.
· Ability to read, understand, and follow policies and procedures.
· Ability to read, understand and follow planograms, layouts, and schematics of the department for merchandising
Preferred Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree
· Perishable, Hospitality, and/or Grocery Retail experience
Physical and Work Conditions
· Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push or pull up to fifty pounds by oneself, exposure to extreme temperatures.
· Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment (unless under the age of 18)
· Required to spend extended periods of time on foot and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law)
· Required to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment
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Successful store managers often demonstrate strong communication, decisive problem-solving, and motivational skills. These traits help in managing diverse teams, driving sales, and maintaining smooth store operations amid dynamic retail challenges.
In Joliet's retail environment, store managers juggle inventory control, merchandising, and sales analysis while actively coaching staff. This dual focus ensures both efficient store performance and continuous growth of employees’ skills.
Many store managers progress into district or regional management roles, leveraging their hands-on experience in store operations. Others may specialize in merchandising or corporate leadership, expanding their influence beyond individual stores.
Adapting to irregular hours demands strong personal time management and resilience. Store Managers in Joliet must also maintain high energy and leadership presence during peak shopping times, which often occur on weekends and holidays.
Joliet’s retail sector shows moderate hiring activity for store managers. Candidates with proven leadership skills and retail experience are favored, but competition can increase with economic shifts or seasonal sales peaks.
Joliet’s traffic patterns generally allow manageable commutes, but peak hours can extend travel times. Store Managers often plan schedules to minimize commute stress, balancing operational demands with personal wellbeing.
Affinity Search emphasizes exemplary hospitality and transparent communication, setting it apart. Their focus on team development and operational excellence creates a supportive environment that encourages managerial growth.
The company offers relocation assistance, easing transitions for new hires. Additionally, Affinity Search invests in training and coaching, fostering skill advancement and preparing managers for higher leadership roles.
Store Manager positions in Joliet typically offer between $75,000 and $90,000 annually. This range aligns well with regional retail management salaries, reflecting the role's responsibilities and local cost of living.
While assistant store managers focus on supporting daily operations and staff oversight, Store Managers hold ultimate responsibility for sales targets, team leadership, and strategic planning, demanding broader decision-making authority.
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