Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Walnut Creek, 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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Assistant Manager(08276) - 3360 Grand Ave

  • Piedmont, CA (8 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Piedmont, CA (8 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

You were born to be the boss. We know. You get up in the morning and you make sure everyone else in the house is doing what they need to do. Then you go to work and you make sure that everyone...

Assistant Manager(08150) - 1204 Fruitvale Ave

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Company Description Job Description ABOUT THE JOB You were born to be the boss. We know. You get up in the morning and you make sure everyone else in the house is doing what they need to do. Then...

shift supervisor - Store# 05274, PLEASANTON / THE CROSSROADS

  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 18008, INDUSTRIAL & HWY 92

  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 06465, AMERICAN CANYON MARKETPLACE

  • American Canyon, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • American Canyon, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 06596, HESPERIAN & WINTON, HAYWARD

  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 06472, WILLOW PASS & MARKET

  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 05580, FREMONT AND NICOLET

  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Assistant Store Manager San Francisco Main Store

  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alameda, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Assistant Store Manager Job Description8. In absence of Store Manager, communicate any personnel issues with District Sales Manager....

shift supervisor - Store# 05584, 1800 IRVING STREET

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 05934, Foster City & Civic Center

  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Assistant Manager Concord

  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, CA (6 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Job Description ABOUT THE JOB You were born to be the boss. We know. You get up in the morning and you make sure everyone else in the house is doing what they need to do. Then...

Assistant Store Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will grow the company brand by delivering best-in-class service and bringing to life a distinctive world of adult beverages and more for our customers....

Shift Supervisor (Full Time)

  • San Lorenzo, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Lorenzo, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Eurest Se habla espanol. Para aplicar en espanol, haga clic trabajos.compassgroupcareers.com(opens in a new tab). We are hiring immediately for a full time SHIFT SUPERVISOR position. Location:...

Assistant Manager of Perishables

  • Pleasant Hill, CA (5 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasant Hill, CA (5 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Job Title: Assistant Manager Store Operations; Assistant Manager Perishables; Assistant Manager Health Wellness Home Department: General FLSA: Exempt General Function: Supervises and...

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Walnut Creek, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.7%
High School or GED
27.7%
Associate's Degree
15.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.7%
Master's Degree
8.0%
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 Walnut Creek, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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