Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Harwood Heights, 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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DESIGN WITHIN REACH

Assistant Manager - Fulton

Why join us? At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime from home to home, generation to...

Shift Supervisor Trainee

  • Worth, IL (19 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • moments ago
  • Worth, IL (19 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • moments ago

When there is no manager onsite, the Operations Supervisor or Shift Supervisor leads the store staff, ensures that store operations run smoothly, and is responsible for ensuring the completion of all...

Asst Store Mgr - Sales & Service, Full Time, Skokie - Pottery Barn

  • Skokie, IL (6 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Skokie, IL (6 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply. About the Team Our...

1st Shift- Supervisor, Warehouse

  • Bolingbrook, IL (22 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (22 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

We Deliver the Goods: Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much...

Assistant Manager - Lincolnwood T/C

  • Lincolnwood, IL (4 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Lincolnwood, IL (4 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

About Old Navy Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, youre choosing a different path. From day one, weve been on a mission to democratize fashion and...

Sunglass Hut - Assistant Manager I

  • Oak Brook, IL (11 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (11 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED 1+ years of experience Demonstrates expertise in every aspect of store operation Detail-oriented Uses critical thinking to deliver absolute execution...

Catering Shift Supervisor(Full Time)

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Location: Northwestern University We are hiring immediately for a CATERING SHIFT SUPERVISOR position. Address : Northwestern University - 357 E Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611. Note: online...

Security Shift Supervisor - Overnight

  • Chicago, IL (9 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (9 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Overview Allied Universal, North Americas leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and...

SAINT LAURENT Assistant Store Director Oakbrook

  • Oak Brook, IL (12 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (12 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

We are currently seeking an Assistant Store Director who will report to the Store Director as part of our dynamic team. ROLE You will lead the Department Manager and store sales team to meet and...

Free People Key Holder

  • Skokie, IL (6 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Skokie, IL (6 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Location This position is located at 4905 Old Orchard Ctr, Skokie, Illinois, 60077 United States Role Summary A Key Holder collaborates with the management team in supervision of store operations functions...

Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager)

  • Cicero, IL (9 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cicero, IL (9 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) Apply Now ( Save Job Job ID E_ASL_46161 Store-ID 46161 Address 3200 S CICERO AVE, CICERO, Illinois, 60804, United States Location Cicero, Illinois Store...

Assistant Manager

  • Wheaton, IL (17 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheaton, IL (17 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Our Story Were J.Crew Factory, and we believe shopping should be fun. Our brand is built on creating timeless styles that last season after seasonwhile still making sure to stay in front of whats...

Assistant Manager

  • Saint Charles, IL (24 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (24 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today. We offer generous benefits, flexible work...

Part-Time Key Holder - AVEDA Woodfield Mall - Schaumburg, IL

  • Schaumburg, IL (14 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (14 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and...

Assistant Store Manager

  • North Chicago, IL (24 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • North Chicago, IL (24 miles from Harwood Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

As a Family Dollar Assistant Store Manager you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers....

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Harwood Heights, IL

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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