Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Dorchester, MA

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 - Cambridge

DESIGN WITHIN REACH
Cambridge, MA (5 miles from Dorchester, MA)
4 days ago

DESIGN WITHIN REACH
Cambridge, MA (5 miles from Dorchester, MA)
4 days ago

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...

Retail Assistant Store Manager

Dedham, MA (6 miles from Dorchester, MA)
3 hours ago

Dedham, MA (6 miles from Dorchester, MA)
3 hours ago

Job Description The role of Retail Assistant Store Manager at Vuori is to help the Retail Store Manager lead the retail sales team by for example, forging connections with customers while communicating...

Retail Key Holder

Marlborough, MA (23 miles from Dorchester, MA)
4 hours ago

Marlborough, MA (23 miles from Dorchester, MA)
4 hours ago

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

Assistant Store Manager

North Reading, MA (18 miles from Dorchester, MA)
1 day ago

North Reading, MA (18 miles from Dorchester, MA)
1 day ago

Job Description: Were looking for an Assistant Store Manager who is passionate about fostering an inclusive and supportive environment....

Assistant Store Manager - White House Black Market

Natick, MA (13 miles from Dorchester, MA)
1 day ago

Natick, MA (13 miles from Dorchester, MA)
1 day 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 Manager - Handbags & Accessories - Burlington

Marlborough, MA (23 miles from Dorchester, MA)
1 day ago

Marlborough, MA (23 miles from Dorchester, MA)
1 day ago

The ideal A ssistant Sales Department M anager is skilled at using directive selling, sets and achieves sales goals and is committed to providing an exception al customer experience. A day in the...

Assistant Store Manager

Brighton, MA (4 miles from Dorchester, MA)
1 day ago

Brighton, MA (4 miles from Dorchester, MA)
1 day ago

Shared responsibility for total store operations and cost control as well as acting as the Floor Leader Champion company initiatives, being adaptable and flexible to change and responsibilities Essential...

Retail Assistant Manager

Burlington, MA (15 miles from Dorchester, MA)
1 day ago

Burlington, MA (15 miles from Dorchester, MA)
1 day ago

About the role As Assistant Manager, you will grow Total Wine & Mores brand by delivering best-in-class service and bringing to life a distinctive world of wine, beer, & spirits for our customers....

Assistant Manager - Dedham Mall

Dedham, MA (6 miles from Dorchester, MA)
1 day ago

Dedham, MA (6 miles from Dorchester, MA)
1 day 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...

Shift Supervisor roles in OR for impacted Rite Aid colleagues

Salem, MA (16 miles from Dorchester, MA)
2 days ago

Salem, MA (16 miles from Dorchester, MA)
2 days ago

When there is no manager or Operations Supervisor onsite, the Shift Supervisor leads the store staff, ensures that store operations run smoothly, and is responsible for ensuring the completion of all...

shift supervisor - Store# 14370, LANCASTER & SILVERTON

Salem, MA (16 miles from Dorchester, MA)
2 days ago

Salem, MA (16 miles from Dorchester, MA)
2 days ago

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

Shift Supervisor (Full Time)

Newton, MA (5 miles from Dorchester, MA)
2 days ago

Newton, MA (5 miles from Dorchester, MA)
2 days ago

Location: Lasell Valentine + We are hiring immediately for a full time SHIFT SUPERVISOR position. + Address: 1844 Commonwealth Avenue, Auburndale, MA 02466. Note: online applications accepted...

Shift Supervisor Trainee

Belmont, MA (7 miles from Dorchester, MA)
2 days ago

Belmont, MA (7 miles from Dorchester, MA)
2 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...

Shift Supervisor - Part Time

Boston, MA (3 miles from Dorchester, MA)
2 days ago

Boston, MA (3 miles from Dorchester, MA)
2 days ago

Position Purpose Do you LOVE and appreciate premium chocolate? Do you consider yourself a chocolate enthusiast? As a Shift Supervisor at Lindt USA, you will be joining more than a company -- you...

Asst Store Manager

Boston, MA (3 miles from Dorchester, MA)
2 days ago

Boston, MA (3 miles from Dorchester, MA)
2 days ago

Job Description: We're looking for an Assistant Store Manager who is passionate about fostering an inclusive and supportive environment....

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Demographic Data for Dorchester, MA

Moving to Dorchester, MA? Find some basic demographic data about Dorchester, MA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Dorchester, MA

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National

Total Population

88,077

Number of Businesses

1,297

City Size

Medium/Lg

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Dorchester, MA

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Licensing / Certification

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

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Dorchester, MA offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

33.7%

High School or GED

27.8%

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 Dorchester, MA

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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