Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Mount Prospect, 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 Manager - Optical

  • Niles, IL (6 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Niles, IL (6 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 14 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....

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

  • Berwyn, IL (17 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Berwyn, IL (17 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 1 day 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....

shift supervisor - Store# 02247, 55 EAST JACKSON

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 24 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# 02543, DDERFIELD RD/HIGHLAND PARK DRIVE THRU

  • Highland Park, IL (10 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL (10 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 10 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 (19 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Grayslake, IL (19 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 13 days ago

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

Assistant Store Manager

  • Wheaton, IL (17 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Wheaton, IL (17 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

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

Automotive Retail Assistant Manager

  • Palatine, IL (6 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Palatine, IL (6 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 11 hours 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 (Full-Time)

  • Wheaton, IL (17 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Wheaton, IL (17 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 14 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...

Shift Supervisor (Part-Time)

  • Carol Stream, IL (14 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (14 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 14 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...

Assistant Manager - Woodfield Mall

  • Schaumburg, IL (8 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (8 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 14 hours 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...

Anthropologie Key Holder

  • Skokie, IL (10 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Skokie, IL (10 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

Location This position is located at 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, Illinois, 60077 United States Role Summary A Key Holder contributes to creating a customer-centric environment by supporting...

Assistant Manager(02756) - 3144 w devon ave

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

Sitting Paperwork is normally completed in an office at a desk or table. Lifting Bulk product deliveries are made twice a week or more and are unloaded by the team member using a hand truck....

Assistant Branch Manager

  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 20 hours 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 CHICAGO, IL S19098

  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (17 miles from Mount Prospect, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

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

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Mount Prospect, IL

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect, 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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