Assistant Store Manager Jobs in South Elgin, 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

  • Downers Grove, IL (19 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (19 miles from South Elgin, 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....

shift supervisor - Store# 02569, ROSE PLAZA/AURORA

  • Aurora, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 20 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 (12 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • moments ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • moments 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# 13371, MONTGOMERY-ORCHARD & RTE 30

  • Montgomery, IL (19 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Montgomery, IL (19 miles from South Elgin, 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# 10778, OAK BROOK-22ND & TOWER

  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from South Elgin, 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 (12 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from South Elgin, 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 (11 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Algonquin, IL (11 miles from South Elgin, 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# 02249, SCHAUMBURG & BARRINGTON

  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from South Elgin, 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# 02259, OGDEN & WILLIAMS

  • Downers Grove, IL (19 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (19 miles from South Elgin, 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...

Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager)

  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 14 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 Key Holder

  • Aurora, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Aurora, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

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

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

  • Melrose Park, IL (23 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (23 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 09705, DEKALB-SYCAMORE RD.

  • Dekalb, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dekalb, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 09645, RTE 14 & LAKE COOK ROAD

  • Barrington, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Barrington, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 02240, WOODGROVE FESTIVAL SHOPPING CT

  • Woodridge, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodridge, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, 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...

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in South Elgin, IL

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, 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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