Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Illinois

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 Branch Manager - St. Charles, IL

  • Geneva, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Geneva, IL
  • 7 days ago

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated...

Assistant Manager - Night Stock

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home; Night Stock Department Manager Positions that Report to you: Night Stock Employees Primary Duties and Responsibilities Maintains a positive attitude...

Shift Supervisor Trainee

  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • 5 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 Manager

  • North Aurora, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • North Aurora, IL
  • 5 hours ago

Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today. We offer generous benefits, flexible work...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Bloomington, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bloomington, IL
  • 7 hours ago

Reports to Store Manager: As an Assistant Store Manager, you will partner with your Store Manager to support store team members to achieve sales performance expectations through active coaching, development...

Retail Assistant Store Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 7 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....

Retail Key Holder

  • Gurnee, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Gurnee, IL
  • 8 hours ago

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

Asst Store Mgr - Sales & Service, Full Time, Deer Park - Pottery Barn

  • Deer Park, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Deer Park, IL
  • 8 hours ago

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply. About the Team Our...

Automotive Retail Assistant Manager

  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • 18 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...

Retail Assistant Manager

  • Murphysboro, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Murphysboro, IL
  • 20 hours ago

effectively by teaching, training, and actively listening to associates; touring stores and providing feedback (Tour-to- Teach); communicating and collaborating with all levels of associates regarding store...

Retail Key Holder-Tuscola Outlet Shops

  • Tuscola, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Tuscola, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Career Development | Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits | 40% Discount | Daily or Weekly Pay | Fun Stores At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of...

Retail Assistant Store Manager-WATER TOWER

  • Chicago, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 22 hours ago

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will have the opportunity to work in partnership with the Store Manager to develop outstanding associates, deliver exceptional and consistent customer experiences,...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Germantown Hills, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Germantown Hills, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Join Nena Ace Hardware - Where Leadership Meets Opportunity! Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact? If you have retail leadership experience, we have an exciting...

Assistant Manager - Springbrook Pr Pav

  • Naperville, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 22 hours ago

About Old Navy Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, youre choosing a different path. From day one, weve been on a mission to democratize fashion and...

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Assistant Store Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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