Assistant Store Manager Jobs in West Columbia, SC

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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Assistant Manager - 526858

  • Irmo, SC (15 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Irmo, SC (15 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 5 hours ago

Assistant Manager - ... Broad River Rd, Irmo, SC 29063, USA Columbia, SC, USA Irmo, SC, USA Req #7768 Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Goodwill Industries helps people become independent through...

Assistant Manager

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 23 hours ago

Responsibilities: Collaborate with the General Manager to learn overall expectations and procedures of store operations, sales plans, profit margins, payroll and all controllable expenses....

Assistant Store Manager - Aeropostale #833 Columbiana Centre

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 23 hours ago

Assistant Store Manager Overview As an Assistant Store Manager, you will support the Store Manager to build a team that delivers results through providing an amazing customer experience....

Assistant Store Manager (40) Chapin

  • Chapin, SC (20 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chapin, SC (20 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 23 hours ago

Line of Business: Personal & Commercial Banking Job Description: The Assistant Store Manager is an experienced leader who manages the day-to-day service, sales, and operational objectives in a Store...

Shift Supervisor Trainee

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 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 Manager: Freight Flow/Merchandising

  • Lexington, SC (10 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, SC (10 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago

Manage visual publication calendar and delivery schedule to plan and execute all logistics workload; partner with Assistant Manager of Operations or Assistant Store Manager to schedule for workload....

shift supervisor - Store# 62901, I-26 & PINEY GROVE

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago

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

Assistant Store Manager- Five Points

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago

Line of Business: Personal & Commercial Banking Job Description: The Assistant Store Manager is an experienced leader who manages the day-to-day service, sales, and operational objectives in a Store...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Columbia, SC (5 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (5 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 2 days 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...

shift supervisor - Store# 24423, I-20 & SALUDA POINTE COURT

  • Lexington, SC (10 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lexington, SC (10 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 5 days ago

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

Assistant Store Leader - Operations

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 5 days ago

and manage banking & loss prevention systems Trains new associates on operational processes Co-manages payroll and responsible for stores financial performance Responsible for decisions regarding store...

Assistant Manager

  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbia, SC (2 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 6 days ago

Overview Are you a leader? Can you assist in leading a team that works to create efficiencies for the store including supporting the Operations Manager to provide a premium store experience...

Assistant Store Manager

  • Swansea, SC (16 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Swansea, SC (16 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 7 days ago

As a Family Dollar Assistant Store Manager you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers....

ASST STORE MGR in SOUTH CONGAREE, SC S06282

  • West Columbia, SC (5 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 12 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (5 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 12 days ago

Job Details GENERAL SUMMARY: The Assistant Store Manager helps maintain a clean, well-organized store with a customer-first focus....

ASST STORE MGR in GASTON, SC S17834

  • Gaston, SC (9 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Gaston, SC (9 miles from West Columbia, SC)
  • 12 days ago

Job Details GENERAL SUMMARY: The Assistant Store Manager helps maintain a clean, well-organized store with a customer-first focus....

Demographic Data for West Columbia, SC

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Salary for Assistant Store Manager Jobs in West Columbia, SC

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Highest Education Level

Assistant Store Managers in West Columbia, SC 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 West Columbia, SC
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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