Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Swampscott, 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 (17 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Roslindale, MA (17 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 4 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...

Abercrombie & Fitch - Assistant Manager, Faneuil Hall

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

They are responsible for overseeing daily store operations including opening and closing routines and driving efficiency in all store processes....

Assistant Store Manager - Somerville

  • Somerville, MA (11 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Somerville, MA (11 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting the store manager maintain and supervise a well-organized and efficient store that creates an enjoyable shopping environment for customers....

Shift Supervisor Trainee

  • Somerville, MA (11 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerville, MA (11 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 1 day 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 Store Manager

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Our Assistant Store Managers typically join us with retail experience as either a Store Manager or an Assistant Store Manager....

Assistant Store Manager

  • Burlington, MA (15 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlington, MA (15 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 1 day 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...

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

  • Lynnfield, MA (7 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lynnfield, MA (7 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 days 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 (21 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dedham, MA (21 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 days 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 (7 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lynnfield, MA (7 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 days 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 (15 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Burlington, MA (15 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 days 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 (22 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Methuen, MA (22 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 days 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 (13 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (13 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 days 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 (5 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saugus, MA (5 miles from Swampscott, MA)
  • 2 days 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 Store Manager - Alltown

  • Swampscott, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Swampscott, MA
  • 3 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...

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Swampscott, MA

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Swampscott, 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 Swampscott, 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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