Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Somerville, 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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DESIGN WITHIN REACH

Assistant Manager - Cambridge

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...

Bilingual Assistant Manager - Credit

  • Roslindale, MA (7 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Roslindale, MA (7 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Ready to do your best work? Interested in a minimum starting hourly rate of $21.25 per hour - $25 per hour? Why should I apply in just a few clicks? - Paid Time Off and Sundays Off -- We are...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Natick, MA (14 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Natick, MA (14 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

operations in Store Manager and Manager In Training's absence Supervise and manage all aspects of Loss Prevention practices in Store Manager and Manager In Training's absence Effectively communicate...

Shift Supervisor Trainee

  • Salem, MA (13 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Salem, MA (13 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 6 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...

Full Time Sales & Key Holder - AllModern (A Wayfair Specialty Brand)

  • Lynnfield, MA (11 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lynnfield, MA (11 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

Sales Specialist - AllModern Stores Location: Lynnfield Marketplace, Lynnfield, MA Come join the team that is reinventing home! Wayfair is hiring for our AllModern retail store! If you are looking...

Assistant Store Manager - AllModern (A Wayfair Specialty Retail Brand)

  • Dedham, MA (10 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Dedham, MA (10 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

Come join the team that is reinventing home! Wayfair is hiring for our ALLMODERN retail store! If you are looking for rapid growth, constant learning and dynamic challenges, this store might be...

Full Time Sales & Operations Key Holder - AllModern (A Wayfair Specialty Brand)

  • Lynnfield, MA (11 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lynnfield, MA (11 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

An ability to read, interpret and execute a sales floor design layout map or basic planogram experience, preferred....

Full Time Sales & Operations Key Holder - Joss & Main(A Wayfair Specialty Brand)

  • Burlington, MA (10 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Burlington, MA (10 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

An ability to read, interpret and execute a sales floor design layout map or basic planogram experience, preferred....

Junior Assistant Manager - Methuen, MA

  • Methuen, MA (24 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Methuen, MA (24 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 19 hours ago

Rainbow USA is recognized as one of the fastest growing junior, kids, plus, and petite, specialty apparel retail chains and has grown to over 1,000 retail stores! We have multiple retail lines...

Assistant Manager, Dining Services (Lowell/Winthrop) Harvard University

  • Cambridge, MA (1 mile from Somerville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MA (1 mile from Somerville, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and...

Sunglass Hut - Assistant Manager II

  • Saugus, MA (7 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saugus, MA (7 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 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...

Specialty Assistant Store Manager

  • Avon, MA (17 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Avon, MA (17 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Purpose: Specialty Assistant Store Manager in Training (SASM-IT) will gain hands-on experience in the key responsibilities and functions of a Specialty Assistant Store Manager at The Home Depot...

Assistant Store Manager - Alltown

  • Swampscott, MA (11 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Swampscott, MA (11 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 2 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

  • Medford, MA (3 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Medford, MA (3 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 2 days ago

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will have the opportunity to be part of a diverse team with an excellent company culture....

Assistant Store Manager

  • Stoughton, MA (18 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stoughton, MA (18 miles from Somerville, MA)
  • 2 days ago

The Assistant Store Manager will support the Store Manager in areas of sales, customer service, store appearance and store operations....

Demographic Data for Somerville, MA

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Somerville, MA

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Somerville, MA 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 Somerville, 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%

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