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Assistant Store Director Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Assistant Store Director

Stockton, IL ยท On-site

$55 - $87/hr

Overview The Assistant Store Director is responsible for all aspects of the store's operations. The primary focus is to partner with the Store Director to organize and direct store activities and ...

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Assistant Store Director

Stockton, IL ยท On-site

$55K - $87K/yr

Overview The Assistant Store Director is responsible for all aspects of the store's operations. The primary focus is to partner with the Store Director to organize and direct store activities and ...

Responsibilities The Store Director will effectively lead, develop and support the sales and/or ... and assist career growth. Continuously encourage, coach, and provide qualitative feedback ...

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SUMMARY The ACE Assistant Store Manager will assist the ACE Store Director in establishing and maintain genuine customer care, accountability for the operation of the store insuring maximum sales and ...

SUMMARY The ACE Assistant Store Manager will assist the ACE Store Director in establishing and maintain genuine customer care, accountability for the operation of the store insuring maximum sales and ...

Assistant Manager

Oak Brook, IL ยท On-site

$19.50 - $24.35/hr

Job Summary As an Assistant Manager, you're a part of the leadership team. You help drive ... Support the Store Director & Associate Store Manager to directly impact business results with a ...

Assistant Manager

Oak Brook, IL ยท On-site

$19.50 - $24.35/hr

Job Summary As an Assistant Manager, you're a part of the leadership team. You help drive ... Support the Store Director & Associate Store Manager to directly impact business results with a ...

Assistant Manager

Skokie, IL ยท On-site

$19.50 - $24.35/hr

Job Summary As an Assistant Manager, you're a part of the leadership team. You help drive ... Support the Store Director & Associate Store Manager to directly impact business results with a ...

Job Summary As an Assistant Manager, you're a part of the leadership team. You help drive ... Support the Store Director & Associate Store Manager to directly impact business results with a ...

Assistant Manager

Northbrook, IL ยท On-site

$19.50 - $24.35/hr

Job Summary As an Assistant Manager, you're a part of the leadership team. You help drive ... Support the Store Director & Associate Store Manager to directly impact business results with a ...

Assistant Manager

Schaumburg, IL ยท On-site

$19.50 - $24.35/hr

Job Summary As an Assistant Manager, you're a part of the leadership team. You help drive ... Support the Store Director & Associate Store Manager to directly impact business results with a ...

Assistant Manager

Rosemont, IL ยท On-site

$19.50 - $24.35/hr

Job Summary As an Assistant Manager, you're a part of the leadership team. You help drive ... Support the Store Director & Associate Store Manager to directly impact business results with a ...

Assistant Manager

Normal, IL ยท On-site

$19.50 - $24.35/hr

Job Summary As an Assistant Manager, you're a part of the leadership team. You help drive ... Support the Store Director & Associate Store Manager to directly impact business results with a ...

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How much do assistant store director jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant store director in Illinois is $24.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.33 and $27.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant store director?

Assistant Store Directors are retail management professionals who support the Store Director in overseeing daily operations of a store. Their responsibilities typically include supervising staff, ensuring excellent customer service, managing inventory, and assisting with budgeting and sales strategies. They act as a key leader in the absence of the Store Director and help implement company policies to meet sales and profitability goals. Assistant Store Directors also play a crucial role in training employees and maintaining store standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant store director?

To thrive as an Assistant Store Director, you need strong leadership, retail operations knowledge, and experience in inventory management, often supported by a degree in business or relevant experience. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, scheduling software, and merchandising tools is highly valuable. Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and customer service skills enable you to motivate teams and build positive customer relationships. These competencies are crucial for driving sales, ensuring smooth store operations, and achieving organizational goals.

What opportunities for career advancement are available to an assistant store director?

As an Assistant Store Director, you have the opportunity to gain hands-on leadership experience managing store operations, supervising teams, and driving sales performance. Many Assistant Store Directors advance to Store Director or District Manager roles as they demonstrate strong management and operational skills. The position offers regular exposure to high-level decision-making and strategic planning, which can also open doors to corporate positions in merchandising, training, or regional management within the retail organization.

What is the difference between Assistant Store Director vs Store Manager?

AspectAssistant Store DirectorStore Manager
ResponsibilitiesSupports store operations, assists in implementing policies, and supervises staffOversees daily store activities, manages staff, and ensures sales targets are met
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; experience in retail management often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; retail management experience often required
Work EnvironmentRetail store, team-oriented, collaborativeRetail store, leadership-focused, operational
Reporting StructureReports to Store Manager or District ManagerReports to District or Regional Manager

The Assistant Store Director typically supports the Store Manager by assisting with daily operations and staff supervision. The Store Manager holds primary responsibility for overall store performance, sales, and staff management. Both roles require similar credentials and work in the same retail environment, but the Store Manager has a higher level of responsibility and decision-making authority.

Infographic showing various Assistant Store Director job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, 36% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $50,064 per year, or $24.1 per hour.

Assistant Store Director

Coborn

Stockton, IL โ€ข On-site

$55 - $87/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Overview

The Assistant Store Director is responsible for all aspects of the storeโ€™s operations. The primary focus is to partner with the Store Director to organize and direct store activities and ensure store sales, profit, expense, and guest service goals are met. You inspire your team to be remarkable by providing the tools they need to succeed, set standards and expectations by way of example; creating an environment that is both market competitive and profitable by executing Cobornโ€™s, Inc. vision, mission, and values. Ensure proper execution of Cobornโ€™s, Inc. vision, mission, and values along with programs and policies related to operations, guest service, merchandising, health/safety, and strengthening training/development.

What's In It For Me?

Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Cobornโ€™s, weโ€™re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplaceโ€”one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.

Weโ€™re proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including:

  • 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbertโ€™s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
  • Get Paid Daily with DailyPay โ€“ for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
  • Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
  • Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ยฝ) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
  • Sunday Premium Pay โ€“ an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
  • Paid Military Leave
  • Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
  • Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources โ€“ to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) โ€“ unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
  • Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
  • Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
  • 401(k) plan options โ€“ we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
  • Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) โ€“ yes, weโ€™re employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
  • Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits โ€“ such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances

If youโ€™re hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!

Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years of age;
  • Previous retail/customer service experience preferred

We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

What's In It For Me

Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Cobornโ€™s, weโ€™re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplaceโ€”one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.

Weโ€™re proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including:

  • 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbertโ€™s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
  • Get Paid Daily with DailyPay โ€“ for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
  • Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
  • Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ยฝ) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
  • Sunday Premium Pay โ€“ an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
  • Paid Military Leave
  • Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
  • Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources โ€“ to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) โ€“ unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
  • Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
  • Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
  • 401(k) plan options โ€“ we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
  • Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) โ€“ yes, weโ€™re employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
  • Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits โ€“ such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances

If youโ€™re hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!

Pay RangeUSD $55,000.00 - USD $87,000.00 /Yr. Company Introduction

Are you friendly, dependable, and passionate about working with people? At Cobornโ€™s, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers. If youโ€™re looking for a place where you can build a future while making a positive impact every day, weโ€™d love to talk to you about joining our team!

Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing, employee-owned grocery retailer proudly serving communities across the Midwest. Our family of grocery stores includes Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadychโ€™s Marketplace Foods, Sullivanโ€™s Foods, and Kesslerโ€™s. We offer our guests an elevated shopping experienceโ€”both in-store and onlineโ€”focused on freshness, value, and convenience. Guided by our company vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, this principle has fueled our growth for more than 100 years and is at the heart of everything we do.

Cobornโ€™s, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Cobornโ€™s Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andyโ€™s Liquor, and Captain Jackโ€™s brands. In addition, we operate fuel kiosks and convenience store locations under the Little Dukes and Cobornโ€™s Express names. Many of our grocery stores also feature full-service pharmacies to support the health and wellness of our guests. We manage a variety of other retail businesses in markets where the fit is right, including Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbertโ€™s, Godfatherโ€™s Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center.

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