Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Portland, ME

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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shift supervisor - Store# 21266, SCARBOROUGH

  • Scarborough, ME (6 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Scarborough, ME (6 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 60+ days ago

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

LOFT Assistant Manager-ANN South Portland, ME

  • South Portland, ME (3 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 4 hours ago
  • South Portland, ME (3 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 4 hours ago

ASSISTANT MANAGER-ANN South Portland, Maine Full time R-2011995 ABOUT US LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever...

Assistant Store Manager CosmoProf South Portland

  • South Portland, ME (3 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Portland, ME (3 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 1 day ago

operations, and maintaining brand standards....

Automotive Service Manager/ Assistant Manager

  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • Westbrook, ME (5 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 3 days ago

Automotive Management Group is looking for an organized, detail oriented professional to manage the work flow of a busy Automotive Repair Shop. Here is why you should consider working for AMG...

Operations Assistant Manager

  • Biddeford, ME (16 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 3 days ago
  • Biddeford, ME (16 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 3 days 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...

Full-Time Assistant Store Manager (New Store)

  • Portland, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 5 days ago

When you join our team as an Assistant Store Manager, you'll take on key store management responsibilities including assisting with supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance...

Shift Supervisor Trainee

  • Windham, ME (11 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • Windham, ME (11 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 6 days 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...

Walmart Assistant Store Manager

  • Biddeford, ME (16 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • Biddeford, ME (16 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 6 days ago

teams effectively by teaching training and actively listening to associates touring stores and providing feedback TourtoTeach communicating and collaborating with all levels of associates regarding store...

Retail Assistant Manager

  • North Windham, ME (11 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 6 days ago
  • North Windham, ME (11 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 6 days ago

teams effectively by teaching training and actively listening to associates touring stores and providing feedback TourtoTeach communicating and collaborating with all levels of associates regarding store...

Retail Assistant Manager

  • Portland, ME
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 6 days ago

The Assistant Retail Manager provides flexible support to the Retail Manager in all aspects of store operations at their designated "home" market location, including personnel management, inventory...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Portland, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 7 days ago

The Vitamin Shoppe is looking for engaged, energetic Assistant Store Managers to help lead a team of high performing Health Enthusiasts (yup, that's how we refer to folks who work here) Responsibilities...

Retail Assistant Store Manager

  • South Portland, ME (3 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 10 days ago
  • South Portland, ME (3 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 10 days ago

DXL Group, the largest specialty retailer of men's Big +Tall apparel, is looking for a Retail Assistant Store Manager who is committed to building long term relationships with our guests by providing...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Portland, ME
  • 10 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 10 days ago

The Assistant Store Manager (ASM) is responsible for assisting the general manager with the management of day-to-day operations of the store, while adhering to Global Partner's policies and procedures...

Assistant Store Manager - XtraMart

  • Saco, ME (13 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 10 days ago
  • Saco, ME (13 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 10 days ago

The Assistant Store Manager (ASM) is responsible for assisting the general manager with the management of day-to-day operations of the store, while adhering to Global Partner's policies and procedures...

Hiring Event for Retail Associate Manager 25th June SOUTH PORTLAND Running Hill Rd

  • South Portland, ME (3 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 11 days ago
  • South Portland, ME (3 miles from Portland, ME)
  • 11 days ago

Job Details Level : Experienced Job Location : SOUTH PORTLAND | Running Hill Rd [4FSB] - South Portland, ME Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $17.50 - $20.50 Base+Commission/month Job...

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Portland, ME

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Portland, ME offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.7%
High School or GED
27.7%
Associate's Degree
15.4%
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 Portland, ME
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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