Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Lake Bluff, 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

  • Niles, IL (18 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Niles, IL (18 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 16 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 (7 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL (7 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 13 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 (9 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Grayslake, IL (9 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 16 days ago

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

Woodfield Mall-FT Assistant Store Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Assistant Store Manager Opportunity Join the team. Drive Sales. Be the Most You! At Claires, were all about self-expression, creativity, and bringing the latest trends to life for our customers....

shift supervisor - Store# 11961, NORTHBROOK-SKOKIE & DUNDEE

  • Northbrook, IL (11 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Northbrook, IL (11 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 2 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# 70980, 801 E ALGONQUIN

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 2 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# 02626, ALGONQUIN

  • Algonquin, IL (24 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Algonquin, IL (24 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

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

Shift Supervisor (Full-Time)

  • Kenosha, WI (23 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Kenosha, WI (23 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 10 hours 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 Sales...

shift supervisor - Store# 02248, WAUKEGAN & LAKE COOK

  • Deerfield, IL (7 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Deerfield, IL (7 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 13 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# 02249, SCHAUMBURG & BARRINGTON

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 13 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# 09645, RTE 14 & LAKE COOK ROAD

  • Barrington, IL (17 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Barrington, IL (17 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Assistant Store Manager FT

  • Gurnee, IL (7 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gurnee, IL (7 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 1 day ago

General Position Summary At Lids, our Assistant Store Managers are the heart and soul of the Lids brand....

shift supervisor - Store# 02444, CHICAGO & MAIN

  • Evanston, IL (18 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Evanston, IL (18 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 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 Leader / Key Holder- Part Time, Winnetka, IL

  • Winnetka, IL (13 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Winnetka, IL (13 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Shift Leader / Key Holder- Part Time, Winnetka, IL Oberweis Winnetka, IL 1 day ago Quick Job type Part-time Quick Job description Shift Leader / Key Holder Just like our farm-fresh milk and super...

Shift Supervisor (Part-Time)

  • Des Plaines, IL (16 miles from Lake Bluff, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (16 miles from Lake Bluff, 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 Sales...

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Lake Bluff, IL

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Lake Bluff, 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 Lake Bluff, 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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