Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Wilmington, 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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Monday - Friday Mid Shift Supervisor

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Supervise the operations and responsibilities of the warehouse team and designated facility. Work with Operations leadership to make certain company and customer standards of service, quality,...

Shift Supervisor (Full-Time)

  • Richton Park, IL (22 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Richton Park, IL (22 miles from Wilmington, 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...

Shift Supervisor (Part-Time)

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, 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...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Kankakee, IL (16 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kankakee, IL (16 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

As a Family Dollar Assistant Store Manager you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers....

ASST STORE MGR in JOLIET, IL S13824

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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

Full Time Assistant Store Manager (Store 6165)

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Working with minimal supervision, the Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in all facets of store operations....

Retail Keyholder (Store 3255)

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Report any discrepancies to the Store Manager / Store Manager 2 /Assistant Store Manager as needed....

Full Time Assistant Store Manager (Store 3943)

  • Bradley, IL (15 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bradley, IL (15 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Working with minimal supervision, the Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in all facets of store operations....

Retail Keyholder (Store 2857)

  • New Lenox, IL (15 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Lenox, IL (15 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Report any discrepancies to the Store Manager / Store Manager 2 /Assistant Store Manager as needed....

Retail Keyholder (Store 5184)

  • Tinley Park, IL (22 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (22 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Report any discrepancies to the Store Manager / Store Manager 2 /Assistant Store Manager as needed....

Full Time Assistant Store Manager (Store 3255)

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Working with minimal supervision, the Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in all facets of store operations....

Retail Keyholder (Store 5843)

  • Morris, IL (18 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morris, IL (18 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Report any discrepancies to the Store Manager / Store Manager 2 /Assistant Store Manager as needed....

Retail Keyholder (Store 6165)

  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (17 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Report any discrepancies to the Store Manager / Store Manager 2 /Assistant Store Manager as needed....

Full Time Assistant Store Manager (Store 5843)

  • Morris, IL (18 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morris, IL (18 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Working with minimal supervision, the Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in all facets of store operations....

Full Time Assistant Store Manager (Store 5184)

  • Tinley Park, IL (22 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL (22 miles from Wilmington, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Working with minimal supervision, the Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in all facets of store operations....

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Wilmington, IL

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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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