Assistant Store Manager
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- What's it like to be an Assistant Store Manager?
- How to become an Assistant Store Manager
- Latest Assistant Store Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Assistant Store Managers
What's it like to be an Assistant Store Manager?
An Assistant Store Manager is the right-hand person of a Retail Store Manager or Supervisor. They support the work of the Manager by ensuring that the daily operations of the store are smooth. They can address issues on the shop floor, resolve customer concerns, or help employees if there is a full house. The Assistant Store Manager can also make decisions in the event that the Manager is absent.
Tasks and duties
- Supporting the Manager in overseeing the operations of the store.
- Scheduling employees for shifts.
- Ordering new merchandise and stocks for the store.
- Managing the store’s inventory.
- Implementing store displays.
- Addressing customer concerns and complaints as needed.
- Training new employees.
- Opening and closing the store as needed.
- Performing administrative tasks as required.
Assistant Store Managers have strong leadership skills. They also have organisational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills because of the fast-paced nature of the work. Assistant Store Managers may be required to work on weekends or holidays if needed.
How to become an Assistant Store Manager
To become an Assistant Store Manager, you will need extensive experience in retail.
Graduate from high school and university. Some employers looking for retail employees accept candidates who have a high school diploma.
Apply for roles as a Sales Associate or Retail Associate.
Gain experience in retail and ask your Manager if training for more senior roles is available.
After 2-5 years of experience, explore ways to reach the position of Assistant Store Manager through recommendations and evaluations of your scope of responsibilities.
