Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Cary, IL

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 - Optical

  • Gurnee, IL (18 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (18 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Sound understanding of store operations and standards for success. Strong communication skills (both oral and written) for effective management of teams. Exceptional customer service skills....

shift supervisor - Store# 02543, DDERFIELD RD/HIGHLAND PARK DRIVE THRU

  • Highland Park, IL (21 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL (21 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 11 days ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 10507, RTE 120 & HAINESVILLE RD

  • Grayslake, IL (11 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Grayslake, IL (11 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 14 days ago

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

Automotive Retail Assistant Manager

  • Palatine, IL (12 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palatine, IL (12 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago

As an Assistant Manager at Belle Tire, you do what it takes to keep life moving for our customers. You'll play a key leadership role in the store and contribute to driving sales and managing daily...

Shift Supervisor (Part-Time)

  • Carol Stream, IL (22 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (22 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Responsibilities + Assists Store Manager with supervising, training and developing store personnel + Assumes responsibility for the store operation and commercial department in the Commercial...

Shift Supervisor (Full-Time)

  • McHenry, IL (9 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • McHenry, IL (9 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Responsibilities + Assists Store Manager with supervising, training and developing store personnel + Assumes responsibility for the store operation and commercial department in the Commercial...

Assistant Manager - Woodfield Mall

  • Schaumburg, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (15 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago

About Athleta For the past 25 years, weve committed ourselves and our brand to a single aim: to empower all women and girls. Inspiration. Collaboration. Connection. Inclusivity. Its what we do...

Assistant Branch Manager

  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Join a certified Great Place to Work! Consumers Credit Union is hiring an Assistant Branch Manager for our North Waukegan location. We are looking for an experienced retail manager that can build...

ASST STORE MGR in ZION, IL S01820

  • Zion, IL (24 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Zion, IL (24 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Details GENERAL SUMMARY: The Assistant Store Manager helps maintain a clean, well-organized store with a customer-first focus....

Assistant Store Manager

  • Bloomingdale, IL (20 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bloomingdale, IL (20 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Passionately drives store operations consistency with detailed orientation to back of house standards and showroom floor processes and procedures....

Retail Assistant Store Manager

  • Vernon Hills, IL (13 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (13 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day 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....

Part Time Shift Supervisor in Costco

  • Antioch, IL (17 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Antioch, IL (17 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage...

Retail Warehouse Shift Supervisor

  • Mettawa, IL (18 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mettawa, IL (18 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage...

Entry Level Costco Shift Supervisor

  • Mettawa, IL (18 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mettawa, IL (18 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage...

Entry Level Shift Supervisor (Costco)

  • Mettawa, IL (18 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mettawa, IL (18 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 days ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage...

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Cary, IL

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Cary, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.7%
High School or GED
27.7%
Associate's Degree
15.5%
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 Cary, IL
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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