Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Reading, PA

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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FT Assistant Manager Bakery - 6446

  • Reading, PA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 3 hours ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Store Positions Job Requisition: 441417 Address: USA-PA-Reading-4655 Perkiomen Ave Store Code: GC - Store Mgrs (2600495) At The GIANT Company we're committed to...

Full-Time Assistant Store Manager

  • Allentown, PA (24 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Allentown, PA (24 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 6 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...

Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager)

  • Leola, PA (22 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Leola, PA (22 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 6 hours ago

Retail Assistant Manager If you enjoy working as part of a management team and have previous supervisory experience, we would love the opportunity to talk with you about our Assistant Store Leader...

00830 Assistant Store Manager

  • Wyomissing, PA (2 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wyomissing, PA (2 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago

operations, and maintaining brand standards....

Shift Supervisor (Part-Time)

  • Reading, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 1 day 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...

Assistant Manager - Wood Mill Commons

  • Wyomissing, PA (2 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wyomissing, PA (2 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago

About the Role As an Assistant Manager, you set the tone for the store and the team and help bring our brand to life for our customers. You're responsible for driving profitable sales growth...

Shift Supervisor (Full-Time)

  • Schuylkill Haven, PA (21 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schuylkill Haven, PA (21 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day 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...

FT Assistant Manager Bakery - 6289

  • West Lawn, PA (3 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Lawn, PA (3 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Store Positions Job Requisition: 441507 Address: USA-PA-West Lawn-2104 Van Reed Road Store Code: GC - Store Mgrs (2600493) At The GIANT Company we're committed...

FT Assistant Manager Meat - 6289

  • West Lawn, PA (3 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Lawn, PA (3 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Store Positions Job Requisition: 441506 Address: USA-PA-West Lawn-2104 Van Reed Road Store Code: GC - Store Mgrs (2600493) At The GIANT Company we're committed...

FT Assistant Manager Produce - 6289

  • West Lawn, PA (3 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Lawn, PA (3 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Store Positions Job Requisition: 441503 Address: USA-PA-West Lawn-2104 Van Reed Road Store Code: GC - Store Mgrs (2600493) At The GIANT Company we're committed...

FT Assistant Manager Deli - 6289

  • West Lawn, PA (3 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Lawn, PA (3 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Store Positions Job Requisition: 441508 Address: USA-PA-West Lawn-2104 Van Reed Road Store Code: GC - Store Mgrs (2600493) At The GIANT Company we're committed...

Retail Assistant Store Manager

  • Pottstown, PA (18 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pottstown, PA (18 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago

ABOUT THE ROLE: The Assistant Store Manager position is critical to our success, providing support to the Management Team in all areas of operations management and team leadership....

Retail Key Holder

  • Eagle, PA (23 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Eagle, PA (23 miles from Reading, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Location: 535 Wilmington West Chester Pike Glen Mills, Pennsylvania 19342Employee Type: Regular We offer a creative and friendly environment with plenty of opportunity for advancement. Who We Are...

FT Assistant Manager Produce - 6446

  • Reading, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 1 day ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Store Positions Job Requisition: 441395 Address: USA-PA-Reading-4655 Perkiomen Ave Store Code: GC - Store Mgrs (2600495) At The GIANT Company we're committed to...

FT Assistant Manager Deli - 6446

  • Reading, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Reading, PA
  • 1 day ago

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Store Positions Job Requisition: 441398 Address: USA-PA-Reading-4655 Perkiomen Ave Store Code: GC - Store Mgrs (2600495) At The GIANT Company we're committed to...

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in Reading, PA

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in Reading, PA 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 Reading, PA
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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