Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Palos 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...

assistant store manager- Homewood/ South Holland, IL

  • Homewood, IL (9 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Homewood, IL (9 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 10 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....

Assistant Manager - Optical

  • Downers Grove, IL (16 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (16 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 23 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 (11 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Berwyn, IL (11 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 3 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....

shift supervisor - Store# 02247, 55 EAST JACKSON

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 26 days 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)

  • Griffith, IN (21 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Griffith, IN (21 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 2 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# 02298, OAK LAWN

  • Oak Lawn, IL (3 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Oak Lawn, IL (3 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 5 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# 02259, OGDEN & WILLIAMS

  • Downers Grove, IL (16 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (16 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 5 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...

Assistant Manager

  • Schererville, IN (21 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Schererville, IN (21 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Summary** Works at the direction and under the supervision of the General Manager to ensure compliance with the Companys product and customer service standards. This is accomplished by being a...

Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager)

  • Bolingbrook, IL (15 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (15 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 6 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...

Retail Assistant Store Manager

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 6 hours 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....

shift supervisor - Store# 58415, NORTH AVE. & 7TH AVE. - MELROSE PK

  • Melrose Park, IL (17 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (17 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

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

Assistant Manager II (Referrals, United States), Amazon Fresh

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

You will direct day-to-day store operations and lead a team of engaged grocery associates to deliver a one of a kind shopping experience for customers....

shift supervisor - Store# 02299, LAGRANGE & COLORADO

  • Frankfort, IL (12 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Frankfort, IL (12 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 02240, WOODGROVE FESTIVAL SHOPPING CT

  • Woodridge, IL (14 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Woodridge, IL (14 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 22 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...

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Palos Heights, IL

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Palos 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 Palos 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%


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