Store Manager

Milliner Talent Solutions; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliner Talent Solutions is partnering with an established organization in Belleville, Illinois to recruit an experienced Store Manager to lead a retail location. The role covers sales, operations, inventory management and customer experience to drive high performance.

The ideal candidate has prior retail management experience with responsibility for sales and operations. A degree is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience overseeing sales and operations.
• Experience with inventory management and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 6–7 across sales, administration and service.
• Own the location's day-to-day performance and operations.
• Drive revenue growth through sales execution and customer service.
• Coach sales staff on product knowledge, customer relationships and closing deals.
• Develop and implement sales strategies and action plans.
• Monitor sales results and progress against monthly targets.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, replenishment and accuracy.
• Ensure products are received, documented and maintained.
• Grow parts and service revenue alongside retail sales.
• Set annual budgets and monthly targets; maintain a customer-focused environment.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to support business objectives.
• Foster a strong team culture with accountability and development.

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

We are partnering with an established organization seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a retail location in the Belleville, Illinois area.

This is a hands‑on leadership position for someone who enjoys running the entire operation—developing a team, driving sales, managing inventory, delivering a great customer experience, and ensuring the location performs at a high level.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach and develop a team of approximately 6–7 employees across sales, administration and service
• Take ownership of the overall performance and day-to-day operation of the location
• Drive revenue growth through strong sales execution and customer service
• Coach sales employees on product knowledge, customer relationships, closing business and achieving goals
• Develop and implement sales strategies and action plans
• Monitor sales results, trends and performance against monthly targets
• Oversee inventory levels, ordering, replenishment and inventory accuracy
• Ensure products and inventory are properly received, documented and maintained
• Help grow parts and service revenue in addition to retail product sales
• Establish annual budgets and monthly performance targetsMaintain an organized, customer-focused retail environment
• Work closely with regional leadership and other departments to support business objectives
• Build a strong team culture with clear expectations, accountability and ongoing development

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate has previous retail management experience and has been responsible for both the sales and operational sides of a location.

Experience in environments such as automotive/auto parts, hardware, heavy equipment, truck/trailer, equipment dealerships, industrial products or other durable‑goods retail would translate particularly well.

Candidates should also bring experience with sales leadership, coaching and developing employees, inventory management, analyzing sales performance, implementing sales plans and managing overall store operations.

An associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred, although equivalent experience will be considered.

Schedule & Compensation

Bonus: Additional incentive compensation based on sales performance

Store Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants the autonomy and responsibility of running a location while having the resources and support of a larger organization behind them.