Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Elizabeth, 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...

shift supervisor - Store# 66186, ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS

  • Atlantic Highlands, NJ (20 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Atlantic Highlands, NJ (20 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 8 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# 21655, FAIRLAWN

  • Fair Lawn, NJ (18 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (18 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 13 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# 19502, NORTHEAST RIDGEWOOD

  • Ridgewood, NJ (21 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Ridgewood, NJ (21 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

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

Bilingual Self Storage Key Holder (Full-Time) English/Spanish speaking

  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (16 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Overview At CubeSmart, our culture makes the difference. When we say it’s what’s inside that counts, we are saying “you count” Responsibilities What CubeSmart Self-Storage offers: Weekly Pay -...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Valley Stream, NY (24 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Valley Stream, NY (24 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Join Mattress Firm as an Assistant Store Manager and have the job of your dreams!...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Parsippany, NJ (17 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (17 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

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

Shift Supervisor Trainee

  • Clark, NJ (8 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Clark, NJ (8 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 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...

Assistant Store Manager- 38th and Broadway

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

About the Role As an Assistant Store Manager at Claires, you will support your Store Manager with the following; Sales and profit: Driving and achieving retail store targets Customer service: delivering...

Assistant Branch Manager

  • Elmont, NY (24 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Elmont, NY (24 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

About MCU: At Municipal Credit Union, we believe that an incredible culture helps create a happy and motivated team that works hard to achieve the best results for themselves and their members....

Shift Supervisor (Full-Time)

  • Aberdeen, NJ (18 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Aberdeen, NJ (18 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Position Responsibilities Assists Store Manager with supervising, training and developing store personnel Assumes responsibility for the store operation and commercial department in the Commercial Sales...

Retail Assistant Manager

  • Valley Stream, NY (24 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Valley Stream, NY (24 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

teams effectively by teaching training and actively listening to associates touring stores and providing feedback TourtoTeach communicating and collaborating with all levels of associates regarding store...

Walmart Assistant Store Manager

  • Pompton Lakes, NJ (23 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Pompton Lakes, NJ (23 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

teams effectively by teaching training and actively listening to associates touring stores and providing feedback TourtoTeach communicating and collaborating with all levels of associates regarding store...

Assistant Store Manager 5th Avenue New York, NY

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Are you our next Assistant Store Manager?...

shift supervisor - Store# 21773, FORT LEE BERGEN BLVD

  • Fort Lee, NJ (16 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ (16 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

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

Demographic Data for Elizabeth, NJ

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, 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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