Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

An Assistant Store Manager in the retail industry is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the store, including sales, customer service, inventory and resource management. Their duties often include assigning work to employees, training staff, dealing with customer complaints, ensuring store cleanliness and organization, implementing store policies, and meeting sales targets. Other tasks may involve helping with the recruitment and hiring process, monitoring store security, and analyzing sales data to help enhance the store's performance.

Important skills for an Assistant Store Manager include excellent customer service, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. They should also be able to multitask, be detail-oriented, and have strong organizational skills. Knowledge in retail management software may also be beneficial. While there aren't specific certifications required, a degree in business or retail management could be advantageous. Prior job roles that can lead to this position include Sales Associate, Department Supervisor, or Key Holder. Experience in retail settings is typically a prerequisite for this role.

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shift supervisor - Store# 58715, OYSTER POINT & GATEWAY

  • South San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

As a Starbucks shift supervisor, you ll be a role model of the store operations standards that define our Starbucks Experience....

Retail Associate Manager

  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Retail Associate Manager Savers / Value Village - 3.1 Dublin, CA Job Details Estimated: $35K - $49.3K a year 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance...

shift supervisor - Store# 05541, 2000 EL CAMINO

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 7 hours ago

As a Starbucks **shift supervisor**, you'll be a role model of the store operations standards that define our _Starbucks Experience._ You'll lead each shift, working alongside a team of baristas to...

shift supervisor - Store# 79872, GREAT MALL & MCCANDLESS

  • Milpitas, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Milpitas, CA (18 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

As a Starbucks **shift supervisor**, you'll be a role model of the store operations standards that define our _Starbucks Experience._ You'll lead each shift, working alongside a team of baristas to...

shift supervisor - Store# 06645, MISSION & A STREET

  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

As a Starbucks **shift supervisor**, you'll be a role model of the store operations standards that define our _Starbucks Experience._ You'll lead each shift, working alongside a team of baristas to...

shift supervisor - Store# 08910, MURCHISON & EL CAMINO

  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Burlingame, CA (14 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

As a Starbucks **shift supervisor**, you'll be a role model of the store operations standards that define our _Starbucks Experience._ You'll lead each shift, working alongside a team of baristas to...

shift supervisor - Store# 08913, CAMPBELL & FULTON

  • Campbell, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Campbell, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

As a Starbucks shift supervisor, you'll be a role model of the store operations standards that define our Starbucks Experience....

Savers / Value Village Careers - Retail Associate Manager

  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Dublin, CA (22 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Description Job Title: Retail Associate Manager Pay Range: $19.38 to $31.78 (Production or Retail role) Who we are: As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada...

Retail Assistant Store Manager

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

ABOUT THE ROLE: The Assistant Store Manager position is critical to our success, providing support to the Management Team in all areas of operations management and team leadership....

Retail Key Holder

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

On-the-job training to strengthen skills in Retail Leadership Roles, Customer Service Management, and store operations....

Assistant Manager, Discovery Shop

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We actively seek candidates...

Assistant Store Manager (Associate Store Team Leader) - Peninsula Metro

  • Millbrae, CA (17 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Millbrae, CA (17 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Job Summary Whole Foods Market is seeking an Assistant Store Manager (Associate Store Team Leader) to join our team for our San Mateo store!...

shift supervisor - Store# 03459, EL CAMINO & WHIPPLE

  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Starbucks shift supervisor, you ll be a role model of the store operations standards that define our Starbucks Experience....

Swatch Assistant Store Manager - Valley Fair (CA)

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

All The SWATCH Group Jobs Swatch Assistant Store Manager - Valley Fair (CA) - Full Time The SWATCH Group - Santa Clara, CA Posted on 04/29/25 (Ref: CA8fKTUsqr) Swatch Assistant Store Manager - Valley...

Key Holder Key Holder

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Key Holder to support the Store Manager and Assistant Manager to ensure the smooth efficient running of the Store. You will use your outstanding...

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Palo Alto, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.7%
High School or GED
27.8%
Associate's Degree
15.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.7%
Master's Degree
7.9%
Some College
3.8%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Assistant Store Managers in Palo Alto, CA
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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