Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Cranford, NJ

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 - Flatiron

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...

Assistant Store Manager (332)

  • Aberdeen, NJ (16 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Aberdeen, NJ (16 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Address: USA-NJ-Aberdeen-1129 Route 34 North Store Code: Human Resources Brands (5148918) Here at Stop & Shop, weve been serving our customers and neighborhoods for more than a century. A lot has...

shift supervisor - Store# 66502, MIDDLETOWN MARKETPLACE SC

  • Middletown, NJ (20 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Middletown, NJ (20 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 10326, THE MALL AT SHORT HILLS

  • Short Hills, NJ (5 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Short Hills, NJ (5 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 13296, BERNARDSVILLE CENTRE

  • Bernardsville, NJ (15 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bernardsville, NJ (15 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 14478, WHITEHOUSE STATION

  • Whitehouse Station, NJ (24 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Whitehouse Station, NJ (24 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 20380, NEW PROVIDENCE VILLAGE CENTER

  • New Providence, NJ (5 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New Providence, NJ (5 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

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

Assistant Store Manager - Computer Services

  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (16 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

We are currently seeking a self-motivated, results-oriented ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER - COMPUTER SERVICES....

Retail Key Holder

  • Flanders, NJ (24 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Flanders, NJ (24 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 48184, 175 PASSAIC AVE

  • Kearny, NJ (11 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Kearny, NJ (11 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 07332, HILLSBOROUGH RT 206 S

  • Hillsborough, NJ (22 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hillsborough, NJ (22 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 67917, LYNDHURST DTO

  • Lyndhurst, NJ (13 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Lyndhurst, NJ (13 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

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

shift supervisor - Store# 53592, 160 RT. 17, ROCHELLE PARK

  • Rochelle Park, NJ (20 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Rochelle Park, NJ (20 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

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

Boutique Assistant Manager Job Details Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

  • Bogota, NJ (20 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Bogota, NJ (20 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Reporta a: Boutique Manager Grupo de Funcion: 7R Area: Nespresso Vacantes: 1 Ubicacion: Medellin Fecha de Cierre: 08 de mayo de 2025 Cultivamos activamente la diversidad, equidad e inclusion,...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Paramus, NJ (23 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Paramus, NJ (23 miles from Cranford, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

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

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Cranford, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Cranford, NJ 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
7.9%
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 Cranford, NJ
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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