Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Lombard, 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...

assistant store manager- La Grange/ Berwyn/ Hinsdale, IL

  • Berwyn, IL (12 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Berwyn, IL (12 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 11 days ago

As an assistant store manager, youll lead and support your team of partners to deliver the Starbucks experience, ensuring operational expectations are met every day....

Senior Assistant Store Leader

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve...

shift supervisor - Store# 09911, GLEN ELLYN-ROOSEVELT & NICOLL

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (2 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (2 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 7 hours 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

  • Westmont, IL (6 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Westmont, IL (6 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 12 hours ago

Requisition Number. 6263669 Job Family. Retail Support Location/Store Number. 176 - Westmont, IL Job Description/Requirements. As an Assistant Manager at Belle Tire, you do what it takes to keep...

310058 - Shift Supervisor Trainee

  • Plainfield, IL (24 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Plainfield, IL (24 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 12 hours 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...

Assistant Store Director, Operations

  • Northbrook, IL (19 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Northbrook, IL (19 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Saks OFF 5TH is the premier luxury off-price destination. In its more than 100 stores in the U.S. and Canada, and online, at SaksOFF5TH.com, the company provides the best names in fashion at an...

Junior Assistant Manager - Chicago, IL

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Rainbow USA is recognized as one of the fastest growing junior, kids, plus, and petite, specialty apparel retail chains and has grown to over 1,000 retail stores! We have multiple retail lines...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Palatine, IL (16 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Palatine, IL (16 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

Job Description: We're looking for an Assistant Store Manager who is passionate about fostering an inclusive and supportive environment....

Retail Key Holder

  • Palatine, IL (16 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Palatine, IL (16 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

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

Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager)

  • Aurora, IL (14 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Aurora, IL (14 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

Retail Assistant Manager If you enjoy working as part of a management team and have previous supervisory experience, we would love the opportunity to talk with you about our Assistant Store Leader...

Part Time Shift Supervisor in Costco

  • Glenview, IL (17 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Glenview, IL (17 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Demonstrations 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...

Assistant Manager - Old Orchard

  • Skokie, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Skokie, IL (18 miles from Lombard, 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 Manager - Sales

  • Calumet Park, IL (22 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Calumet Park, IL (22 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Ready to do your best work? Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $18.70 per hour - $22 per hour? Why should I apply in just a few clicks? Paid Time Off and Sundays Off -- We are Closed!...

Assistant Manager - Selling Floor - Algonquin Commons Rack

  • Algonquin, IL (24 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Algonquin, IL (24 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description The ideal Assistant Sales Department Manager is skilled at using directive selling, sets and achieves sales goals and is committed to providing an exceptional customer experience....

Demographic Data for Lombard, IL

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Lombard, IL

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Lombard, 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 Lombard, 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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