Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Somerville, 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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Aldi Assistant Store Manager - Now Hiring

  • Edison, NJ (14 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (14 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

When you join our team as an Assistant Store Manager, you'll take on key store management responsibilities including assisting with supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance...

shift supervisor - Store# 00882, WESTFIELD

  • Westfield, NJ (17 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Westfield, NJ (17 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

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

Shift Supervisor Trainee

  • Lawrenceville, NJ (21 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lawrenceville, NJ (21 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 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...

shift supervisor - Store# 67589, VILLAGE AT HAWK POINTE

  • Washington, NJ (21 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, NJ (21 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

Assistant Manager

  • Piscataway, NJ (10 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (10 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Positions are available in our retail locations across our many brands, in field management, and in store operations at our Store Support Center in Rochester, New York....

Assistant Manager

  • Lawrence, NJ (21 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lawrence, NJ (21 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in all aspects of store operations, ensuring a positive customer experience, efficient inventory management,...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Branchburg, NJ (5 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Branchburg, NJ (5 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Assistant Store Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the daily operations of one or more self-storage locations, under the guidance of the District Manager and Store Manager....

Assistant Store Manager

  • Lebanon, NJ (9 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lebanon, NJ (9 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Assistant Store Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the daily operations of one or more self-storage locations, under the guidance of the District Manager and Store Manager....

Assistant Retail Manager - Now Hiring

  • Woodbridge, NJ (19 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (19 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

When you join our team as an Assistant Store Manager, you'll take on key store management responsibilities including assisting with supervising day-to-day store activities, ensuring overall store performance...

Retail Assistant Store Manager

  • Bridgewater, NJ (2 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (2 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description About Kendra Scott We are a fashion-lifestyle brand of big dreams, colorful confidence and inspired design. Founded on Family, Fashion and Philanthropy, we believe that our...

Junior Assistant Manager - Irvington, NJ

  • Irvington, NJ (24 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvington, NJ (24 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 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...

Abercrombie & Fitch - Assistant Manager, Bridgewater Commons

  • Bridgewater, NJ (2 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (2 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Assistant Manager/Co-Manager - Irvington, NJ

  • Irvington, NJ (24 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvington, NJ (24 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary: Assistant Manager - As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible to understand all aspects of store operations, including visual merchandising, asset protection, and expense control...

Urban Outfitters Key Holder

  • Westfield, NJ (17 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westfield, NJ (17 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

operations....

Assistant Store Manager - White House Black Market

  • Short Hills, NJ (20 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Short Hills, NJ (20 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Assistant Store Manager is primarily responsible for supporting the store manager in managing the sales, operations, asset protection, and human resources functions of the store...

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Somerville, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Somerville, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.8%
High School or GED
27.6%
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, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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