Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

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 Store Manager - Chico's

  • Leesburg, VA (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Leesburg, VA (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 hours ago

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in promoting a customer and product-focused sales culture, where our values and guiding principles are...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Hanover, MD (24 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hanover, MD (24 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 14 hours ago

Current employees, please apply in Workday. Wolverine Worldwide is a global marketer of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. With an established global footprint that spans approximately...

Retail Warehouse Shift Supervisor

  • Elkridge, MD (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Elkridge, MD (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 15 hours ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage...

Assistant Manager - Woodmore Towne Centre

  • Lanham, MD (20 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lanham, MD (20 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 15 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...

Retail Assistant Store Manager

  • Hanover, MD (24 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hanover, MD (24 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day 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....

Assistant Store Manager Georgetown Brand Store Washington, DC

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Are you our next Assistant Store Manager?...

Assistant Manager

  • Hanover, MD (24 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hanover, MD (24 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

About Us: Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone,...

Optical Assistant Manager - Shaw

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Job Status: Full-Time Warby Parker is on the lookout for a highly skilled Optical Manager to join our growing in-house Optical team. (At other brands, you might see similar roles called Optical...

Assistant Store Manager - Shaw

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

(At other brands, you might see similar roles called Assistant Store Manager.)...

Assistant Manager

  • West McLean, VA (12 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • West McLean, VA (12 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Are you a leader? Can you assist in leading a team that works to create efficiencies for the store including supporting the Operations Manager to provide a premium store experience...

Sunglass Hut - Assistant Manager I

  • Boyds, MD (7 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boyds, MD (7 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED 1+ years of experience Demonstrates expertise in every aspect of store operation Detail-oriented Uses critical thinking to deliver absolute execution...

Assistant Manager(04684) - Wormans Mill Frederick, MD

  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Born to LeadBeing a Domino's Assistant Manager is more than just a job - it's a career. We're all about fun, but we take your career ambitions very seriously. As someone that likes a challenge,...

Custodial Shift Supervisor (NARA I)

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

About Us: EMCOR Government Services offers an experienced single-source solution for meeting the routine and mission-critical needs of federal, state, local and other government organizations. By...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Laurel, MD (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Laurel, MD (16 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 1 day ago

PRIMARY PURPOSE Support the management and duties of store operations to meet financial and sales goals....

Assistant Store Manager (Metropole)

  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (18 miles from Gaithersburg, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Line of Business: Personal & Commercial Banking Job Description: The Assistant Store Manager is an experienced leader who manages the day-to-day service, sales, and operational objectives in a Store...

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Gaithersburg, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.8%
High School or GED
27.6%
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 Gaithersburg, MD
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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